Cover of Winter, card #3 from the 2006 Coldsnap expansion. This rare Snow Enchantment features a unique cumulative upkeep mechanic that balances defensive power with strategic resource management.
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Coldsnap
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Cover of Winter, designated as card number 3 in the 2006 Coldsnap expansion, is a distinct Snow Enchantment within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Wayne Reynolds, this card introduces a compelling risk-reward dynamic through its cumulative upkeep ability. Players must manage age counters on the enchantment, paying a specific snow mana cost each turn to prevent it from being sacrificed. This mechanic forces strategic decisions, as delaying payment increases the potential damage prevention but raises the immediate resource burden. The card’s defensive capability is directly tied to the number of age counters it holds. When creatures would deal combat damage to you or your controlled creatures, Cover of Winter prevents an amount of damage equal to those age counters. This makes it a potent tool for surviving aggressive strategies, provided the player can sustain the upkeep costs. The ability to place additional age counters using snow mana adds another layer of tactical depth, allowing for flexible resource allocation during gameplay. As a rare card from the Coldsnap set, Cover of Winter appeals to collectors interested in the Snow subtype and the intricate design of the expansion. The card’s identity as a Snow Enchantment connects it to the broader thematic elements of the set, which focuses on frozen themes and snow-related mechanics. Collectors often seek out cards like Cover of Winter for their unique gameplay interactions and artistic representation within the Magic: The Gathering universe. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the creative vision of the Coldsnap era, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection of Magic: The Gathering cards.
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Cover of Winter
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Wayne Reynolds
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English
{2}{W}
Snow Enchantment
W
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Cumulative upkeep {S} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it. {S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.) If a creature would deal combat damage to you and/or one or more creatures you control, prevent X of that damage, where X is the number of age counters on this enchantment. {S}: Put an age counter on this enchantment.
