This 1994 Magic: The Gathering Foreign Black Border Magnetic Mountain card is a foundational piece for collectors of the original FBB set.
Magnetic Mountain
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Foreign Black Border
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Released in 1994 as part of the Foreign Black Border (FBB) expansion, Magnetic Mountain (card #163) remains a significant entry in early Magic: The Gathering history. This rare enchantment card challenges players by restricting the untapping of blue creatures, adding a unique strategic layer to the game's early mechanics. Designed by artist Susan Van Camp, the card embodies the distinct aesthetic and rule structure of the game's foundational era. For collectors, the Foreign Black Border set represents a crucial period in trading card game development. Magnetic Mountain stands out due to its specific card number and its role in illustrating the complex mana costs and effects introduced during this time. Enthusiasts building collections of vintage Magic cards often seek this product to complete their FBB series or to appreciate the evolution of card design and gameplay from the mid-1990s. As a rare card from this release, it offers historical value and a tangible connection to the origins of the franchise.
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Magnetic Mountain
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Susan Van Camp
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}{R}
Enchantment
R
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Blue creatures don't untap during their controllers' untap steps. At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player may choose any number of tapped blue creatures they control and pay {4} for each creature chosen this way. If the player does, untap those creatures.