The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition Raging River (Card #169). This rare enchantment features unique gameplay mechanics from the original release.
Raging River
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Collectors' Edition
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The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition release remains a cornerstone for TCG historians and set builders. Card #169, Raging River, is an enchantment that introduced a distinctive strategic layer to early Red mana usage. Designed by Sandra Everingham, this piece is identified by the CED set code and holds a Rare rarity status within the original print run. Raging River functions as a powerful defensive tool, allowing players to manipulate how opposing creatures block during combat. By dividing enemy ground forces into left and right piles, the card forces opponents to make critical decisions each time creatures attack. This unique mechanic adds depth to the early Magic: The Gathering gameplay, distinguishing it from simpler enchantments of the era. For collectors, owning a copy of this card provides a tangible connection to the game's foundational design philosophy. It serves as a valuable addition for those documenting the evolution of Red spells and the artistic contributions of Sandra Everingham to the Collectors' Edition.
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Raging River
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Sandra Everingham
Card Stock
English
{R}{R}
Enchantment
R
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Whenever one or more creatures you control attack, each defending player divides all creatures without flying they control into a "left" pile and a "right" pile. Then, for each attacking creature you control, choose "left" or "right." That creature can't be blocked this combat except by creatures with flying and creatures in a pile with the chosen label.