Magic: The Gathering

Sword of Fire and Ice

Modern Masters 216 • mythic

Set: Modern Masters
Collector number: 216
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Chris Rahn
Market price: $49.59

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Market

What it's worth

$49.59market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$47.13 – $50.48 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic rarity within this collection, this card represents a pinnacle of power that defines its presence on the table. Its ability to provide both protection and a strategic advantage upon dealing damage makes it a highly sought-after utility for any deck.

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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 originally released in the 2003 Darksteel expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as part of a cycle of legendary equipment cards, it was intended to offer powerful utility and combat protection, reflecting the high-fantasy aesthetic of the Mirrodin plane. The artwork, created by Mark Zug, captures the dual elemental nature of the artifact, depicting a blade forged with opposing magical forces.

The Modern Masters version, released in 2013, brought this iconic card back into the limelight for a new generation of players. As a centerpiece of the set, the card was widely celebrated for its strategic versatility, providing both card advantage and direct damage. Its inclusion in Modern Masters solidified its status as a staple in competitive play, where it remains recognized for its balanced design and consistent performance across various deck archetypes.

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Other printings

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About

About Sword of Fire and Ice

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