Magic: The Gathering

Wall of Ice

Limited Edition Alpha 224 • uncommon

Set: Limited Edition Alpha
Collector number: 224
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Richard Thomas
Market price: $39.00

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$39.00market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$39.00 – $69.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon creature card serves as a quintessential defensive wall, designed to halt aggressive opponents in their tracks. Its inclusion in this specific early set makes it a foundational piece for collectors who appreciate the roots of strategic gameplay.

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What it does

Defender (This creature can't attack.)

"And through the drifts the snowy cliffs/ Did send a dismal sheen:/ Nor shapes of men nor beasts we ken—/ The ice was all between."/— Samuel Coleridge, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"

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

Wall of Ice was released in 1993 as part of Limited Edition Alpha, the inaugural set of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the game was designed to blend the strategic depth of hobby games with the collectible nature of baseball cards. As one of the original uncommon cards, Wall of Ice served to establish the defensive mechanics of the green color alignment, providing a durable obstacle for players in the game's earliest competitive environment.

The artwork for this card was provided by Richard Thomas, who served as the first Art Director for Magic: The Gathering. Thomas employed a distinct, illustrative style intended to convey the elemental and mythic tone of the setting. His portrayal of the creature was well-received for its clear visual communication of the card's defensive function, helping to solidify the aesthetic identity of the game during its formative period.

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About

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