The Sword of Fire and Ice is a rare Equipment artifact from the 2004 Darksteel expansion, featuring complex combat triggers and protective abilities.
Sword of Fire and Ice
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Darksteel
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Released in 2004 as card number 148 in the Darksteel expansion, the Sword of Fire and Ice remains a cornerstone of Magic: The Gathering's artifact ecosystem. This Rare Equipment card allows players to enhance their creatures with a +2/+2 power boost while granting protection from both red and blue sources. Its unique triggered abilities activate whenever the equipped creature deals combat damage, dealing two damage to any target and allowing the controller to draw a card. Designed by Mark Zug, the card exemplifies the intricate mechanical design that defined the Darksteel era, offering strategic depth for collectors and players alike. For those building comprehensive Magic: The Gathering collections, this artifact represents a pivotal moment in the game's history, bridging the gap between simple stat boosts and dynamic board interaction. The Sword of Fire and Ice continues to be a sought-after piece for enthusiasts who appreciate the evolution of artifact design and the strategic versatility it brings to the table.
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Sword of Fire and Ice
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Zug
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English
{3}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has protection from red and from blue. Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, this Equipment deals 2 damage to any target and you draw a card. Equip {2}