The 2004 Arena League foil version of Glacial Ray, a rare Arcane instant from Magic: The Gathering featuring Jim Murray's artwork.
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Arena League 2004
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The 2004 Arena League foil Glacial Ray (Card #8) is a distinct piece of Magic: The Gathering history, originally distributed as a promotional reward for participating in local game store events. As a rare card from this tournament series, it holds a unique place in the collecting community for its association with early 2000s competitive play. This edition features the foil treatment, adding visual appeal and collectibility to the standard card design by artist Jim Murray. Glacial Ray is an Instant — Arcane spell that allows players to deal 2 damage to any target. Its strategic value is further enhanced by the Splice ability, which lets players reveal the card from their hand to add its effect to other Arcane spells for an additional mana cost of {1}{R}. This mechanic encourages deck building around the Arcane subtype, making the card a functional asset for players who enjoy synergistic spell interactions. For collectors, the Arena League set represents a nostalgic era of Magic, where community engagement drove card distribution. The foil finish of this 2004 release distinguishes it from non-foil versions, making it a sought-after item for those focusing on premium treatments or historical sets. Whether you are building a comprehensive collection of Arena League cards or hunting for specific rare spells with versatile gameplay, the Glacial Ray foil offers a compelling addition to any Magic: The Gathering archive.
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Glacial Ray
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jim Murray
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}
Instant — Arcane
R
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Glacial Ray deals 2 damage to any target. Splice onto Arcane {1}{R} (As you cast an Arcane spell, you may reveal this card from your hand and pay its splice cost. If you do, add this card's effects to that spell.)
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Glacial Ray is an Instant — Arcane card from the 2004 Arena League set that deals 2 damage to any target. It features the Splice ability, allowing players to add its effect to other Arcane spells for an additional cost.
Splice allows you to reveal Glacial Ray from your hand while casting an Arcane spell and pay {1}{R} to add its effect to that spell. This makes the card useful in decks that cast multiple Arcane spells.
The Arena League set is a promotional set distributed through local game stores for tournament participation.
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