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
- $49.09
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"
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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Where it came from
Wall of Ice was released in 1993 as part of Limited Edition Alpha, the inaugural print run of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to introduce a deep, strategic fantasy gaming experience that blended the mechanics of traditional tabletop games with the collectibility of baseball cards. Wall of Ice was intended to provide a defensive utility for green-aligned decks, reflecting the game's early focus on distinct color identities and creature archetypes.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Quinton Hoover, whose distinct, flowing style became a hallmark of the game's early aesthetic. Hoover utilized a vibrant and evocative approach to represent the elemental nature of the wall, emphasizing the crystalline, jagged textures of ice. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional staple for players prioritizing defensive board control, and today, it is highly sought after by collectors for its status as a foundational piece of Magic history within the scarce Alpha print run.
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