The Frozen Shade trading card from Magic: The Gathering's landmark 1997 Fifth Edition release. This catalog entry details the card's identity, gameplay mechanics, and historical context within the game's early evolution.
Frozen Shade
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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The Frozen Shade is a distinct creature card from the landmark 1997 release, Fifth Edition. As a foundational piece of Magic: The Gathering history, this card represents the early design philosophy that helped define the game's strategic depth. Collectors often seek out cards from this era to complete set collections or to appreciate the evolution of card mechanics over time. In terms of gameplay, Frozen Shade is a black creature with a mana cost of two generic mana and one black mana. Its primary ability allows the controller to temporarily boost its power and toughness by adding one to each stat until the end of the turn. This flexible effect makes it a notable choice for players looking for temporary board presence without committing to a permanent upgrade. The card is identified by the number 163 in the Fifth Edition sequence, making it an easy reference for organized collectors. For those interested in the physical attributes, the card features artwork by DiTerlizzi, whose style contributed to the visual identity of the Fifth Edition block. The text box includes flavor text attributed to Edgar Allan Poe, adding a layer of literary context to the creature's nature., we curate listings that honor the specific identity of these collectibles, ensuring that every detail from the set code 5ED to the artist credit is accurately represented for serious enthusiasts.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Frozen Shade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
DiTerlizzi
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"