Glacial Plating

Description

Glacial Plating, designated as card number 7 in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering Coldsnap expansion, is a Snow Enchantment — Aura that offers a distinct strategic profile for players. Created by artist Brian Despain, this Uncommon card costs {2}{W}{W} and serves as a powerful but risky investment for any creature on the battlefield. The card’s design reflects the wintry theme of the set, focusing on the Snow supertype to integrate seamlessly with other icy-themed cards in the format. The gameplay mechanics of Glacial Plating revolve around a cumulative upkeep cost. Players must place an age counter on the Aura at the beginning of their upkeep and pay {S} for each counter present. This mana can be generated from any snow source, adding a layer of resource management to the decision. In exchange for this escalating cost, the enchanted creature receives a +3/+3 boost for every age counter on the card, allowing for massive stat increases if the player can sustain the upkeep. This risk-reward dynamic makes Glacial Plating a notable inclusion for collectors of the Coldsnap set, particularly those interested in the unique mechanics introduced during this era of Magic: The Gathering. The card remains a staple for understanding the strategic innovations of the mid-2000s TCG landscape.