Magic: The Gathering

Staff of the Ages

Ice Age 340 • rare

Set: Ice Age
Collector number: 340
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Daniel Gelon
Market price: $0.52

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What it's worth

$0.52market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.51 – $0.52 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare artifact card from the Ice Age set holds a distinct place in a collection due to its classification and the specific artistry provided by Daniel Gelon. As a rare item, it represents a sought-after piece that highlights the visual identity of the series.

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Card face

What it does

Creatures with landwalk abilities can be blocked as though they didn't have those abilities.

"We found this staff useful on our visit to this very commission. Would Relicbane prefer we had been slain by Lim-Dûl's horrors?"— Arcum Dagsson, Soldevi Machinist

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Staff of the Ages was released in 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for introducing a standalone, cold-themed setting that departed from the established fantasy lore of the game's previous expansions. The card functions as an artifact, reflecting the game's focus on magical items that provide utility or mechanical advantages to a player's field of play during a match.

The card’s artwork was rendered by Daniel Gelon, a prominent illustrator during the game's early years who contributed to many iconic sets. Gelon’s design for the staff captures a stark, prehistoric aesthetic that aligns with the set's glacial theme, utilizing sharp lines and a weathered appearance to evoke a sense of ancient power. While the card is often cited by players for its specific strategic utility in certain game formats, it remains a recognized piece of 1990s trading card history within the broader context of the Ice Age set.

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