Magic: The Gathering

Withering Wisps

Ice Age 168 • uncommon

Set: Ice Age
Collector number: 168
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Black
Artist: NéNé Thomas
Market price: $0.38

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$0.38market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.33 – $0.38 over the tracked period

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Why it matters

Released in the 1995 Ice Age set, Withering Wisps is a notable example of early Magic: The Gathering mechanics that leveraged the "snow-covered" land subtype to punish opponents. The artwork by NéNé Thomas is frequently cited by collectors for its atmospheric, gothic aesthetic, which helped define the dark, frigid visual identity of the expansion.

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What it does

At the beginning of the end step, if no creatures are on the battlefield, sacrifice this enchantment.

black mana: This enchantment deals 1 damage to each creature and each player. Activate no more times each turn than the number of snow Swamps you control.

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Provenance

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Withering Wisps was released in 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for introducing a thematic focus on a world locked in a glacial epoch, moving away from the high-fantasy tropes of previous sets toward a darker, survivalist aesthetic. The card functions as an enchantment that interacts with the game's snow-covered land mechanics, a signature design element of the set intended to provide unique tactical advantages in environments reflecting the frigid climate.

The artwork was commissioned from NéNé Thomas, an artist whose work frequently leans into ethereal, fantasy-driven subjects. For Withering Wisps, Thomas utilized a muted, atmospheric style that complements the grim tone of the Ice Age setting. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility piece for black-aligned decks, recognized primarily by players for its synergy with snow-covered swamps rather than its visual prominence in the wider collection.

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