Winter's Grasp
Portal 194 • uncommon
- Set
- Portal
- Collector number
- 194
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $4.82
What it does
Destroy target land.
Winter settles on the land, and the land prays it will wake.
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
Winter's Grasp was released in 1997 as part of the Portal set, a standalone product designed by Wizards of the Coast to introduce new players to the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on simplifying complex rules, removing stack interactions and phases to create a more streamlined experience, with this specific card reflecting the set's emphasis on basic elemental magic.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the foundational illustrators for the game. His depiction of a crystalline, icy spell capture the aesthetic of early Magic art, prioritizing atmospheric fantasy tropes over the more intricate, digital-heavy style that would define the game's later visual identity. It was well-received by the target audience for its clarity and utilitarian role in beginner-level decks.
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