Wall of Ice
Unlimited Edition 225 • uncommon
- Set
- Unlimited Edition
- Collector number
- 225
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Richard Thomas
- Market price
- $1.53
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 originally printed for the Alpha and Beta sets of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the game's initial expansion into fantasy gaming markets. It was quickly re-released in the Unlimited Edition, which was the first set to be printed with white borders to distinguish it from the limited print runs that preceded it. This card was designed as a defensive staple for green-aligned decks, reflecting the game's early emphasis on creature-based combat and terrain-themed mechanics.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Quinton Hoover, known for his distinct, lyrical illustration style that defined much of the early Magic aesthetic. Hoover sought to evoke a sense of imposing, magical fortification, emphasizing the icy, crystalline texture of the wall to communicate its durability to players. Upon its release, the card became a well-regarded defensive choice in casual play, favored for its ability to halt early-game aggression while maintaining the game's core thematic commitment to elemental forces.
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