What type of card is Binding Grasp?

Binding Grasp is an Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering Coldsnap set. It costs {3}{U} to cast and enchants a creature, allowing the controller to sacrifice it during upkeep unless paying {1}{U}.

What is the significance of Binding Grasp in Coldsnap?

As an Uncommon card in the 2006 Coldsnap Theme Decks, Binding Grasp exemplifies the set's focus on blue mana strategies and control effects. It was included in theme decks to help players execute tactics centered around manipulating opponent's creatures.

Who illustrated Binding Grasp?

The artwork for Binding Grasp was created by Ruth Thompson, whose style contributed to the distinct visual identity of the Coldsnap set.

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Binding Grasp is a blue Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from the 2006 Coldsnap Theme Decks, card number 60 in the CST set.

Binding Grasp

2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Coldsnap Theme Decks

2006 Magic: The Gathering Coldsnap Theme Decks

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Binding Grasp represents a key component of the blue mana strategy featured in Magic: The Gathering's 2006 Coldsnap Theme Decks. As card number 60 in the CST set, this Uncommon Enchantment — Aura allows players to seize control of an opponent's creature, offering a tactical advantage through its unique upkeep cost mechanic. The card's design reflects the icy themes of the Coldsnap expansion, where players navigate harsh environments and political intrigue. For collectors, this piece serves as a tangible link to the strategic depth of mid-2000s Magic design, appealing to those who appreciate the evolution of aura mechanics. The card's mana cost of {3}{U} and its ability to control a creature while providing a +0/+1 bonus make it a notable entry in the Coldsnap roster. Whether you are building a vintage deck or expanding your Coldsnap collection, Binding Grasp offers a glimpse into the complex interactions that defined this era of the game.

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Year

2006

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Coldsnap Theme Decks

Card Number

#60

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Binding Grasp

Game

Magic: The Gathering

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Ruth Thompson

Material

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Language

English

Mana cost

{3}{U}

Type

Enchantment — Aura

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Enchant creature At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this Aura unless you pay {1}{U}. You control enchanted creature. Enchanted creature gets +0/+1.

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