The identity and history of Frozen Shade, card number 110 from the 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition. This common black creature offers collectors a tangible piece of TCG history.
Frozen Shade
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Collectors' Edition
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Description
Frozen Shade is a foundational creature card from the 1993 Collectors' Edition of Magic: The Gathering. Designated as card number 110, this common black creature serves as a core component for enthusiasts completing the CED set. The card features artwork by Douglas Shuler, whose style defines the visual identity of this early release. As a shade with a mana cost of {2}{B}, it offers strategic depth through its ability to increase its power and toughness with a single black mana activation. Collectors value this card not just for gameplay utility, but for its historical significance in the genesis of the trading card game genre. The Collectors' Edition itself is renowned for its unique black borders and foil treatment, making every card within it, including Frozen Shade, a distinctive item for serious TCG historians. Whether you are building a comprehensive collection of early Magic sets or seeking specific cards for your library, this product represents a key piece of gaming heritage. The enduring appeal of Magic: The Gathering lies in its rich lore and strategic evolution, and cards like Frozen Shade remain essential references for understanding the game's mechanics. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Collectors' Edition stands as a benchmark for quality and rarity in the TCG market. Preserving these cards ensures that future generations can appreciate the artistry and innovation of the 1993 release. This product allows collectors to own a verified piece of that legacy.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Frozen Shade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Shade
0 / 1
B
Card Text
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{B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
"There are some qualities—some incorporate things,/ That have a double life, which thus is made/ A type of twin entity which springs/ From matter and light, evinced in solid and shade." —Edgar Allan Poe, "Silence"