Magic: The Gathering

Sword of Fire and Ice

Darksteel 148 • rare

Set: Darksteel
Collector number: 148
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Mark Zug
Market price: $44.19

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Market

What it's worth

$44.19market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$42.07 – $44.62 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Darksteel set, this piece is prized for its ability to grant both protection and a distinct combat advantage each time it strikes. Its mechanical design makes it a versatile tool for any player looking to reinforce their creatures while gaining a strategic edge on the battlefield.

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Card face

What it does

Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has protection from red and from blue.

Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, this Equipment deals 2 damage to any target and you draw a card.

Equip 2 generic mana

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Sword of Fire and Ice was released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as part of a cycle of legendary artifacts known as the 'Sword of X and Y,' intended to provide powerful, flexible utility for creature-based strategies. Its introduction reflected the game's ongoing focus on equipment mechanics, which were a central thematic pillar of the Mirrodin block.

The card's iconic illustration was created by artist Mark Zug, who utilized a bold, high-fantasy style to distinguish the blade's elemental motifs. Upon release, the card was widely received as a defining staple of the competitive landscape, praised for its efficient combination of offensive prowess and card advantage. It remains a hallmark of the set, representing a design era that heavily prioritized interactive, artifact-centric gameplay.

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Other printings

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About

About Sword of Fire and Ice

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