The 2006 Magic: The Gathering Coldsnap expansion with this rare foil Cover of Winter. This Snow Enchantment features cumulative upkeep mechanics and damage prevention capabilities.
Cover of Winter
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Coldsnap
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Description
As a rare Snow Enchantment, this foil card offers collectors a tangible piece of the set's atmospheric storytelling and mechanical innovation. Collectors value this card not just for its aesthetic appeal but for its strategic depth within the game. The mechanics involve a cumulative upkeep system where age counters are placed on the enchantment, requiring the player to pay mana from a snow source each turn to maintain it. This creates a dynamic gameplay experience where the card's defensive capabilities grow over time, preventing combat damage based on the number of age counters present. For players who enjoy complex enchantment strategies, Cover of Winter represents a pivotal card that rewards long-term planning and resource management. The foil finish adds a layer of desirability for those who appreciate the visual diversity within the Coldsnap set. As a rare card from this expansion, it holds a special place in the history of Magic: The Gathering, marking a period where the game explored unique themes and mechanical twists. Whether you are building a set collection or seeking a powerful enchantment for your deck, this card provides both historical significance and functional utility.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Cover of Winter
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Wayne Reynolds
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}
Snow Enchantment
W
Card Text
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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.
