The 1995 Magic: The Gathering Ice Age expansion with Errant Minion, card number 68. This common blue Aura enchantment remains a recognizable piece of TCG history for collectors and players alike.
Errant Minion
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Ice Age
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Errant Minion is a blue Enchantment — Aura from the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Ice Age expansion, identified as card number 68 in the set. Designed by Harold McNeill, this common card features a mana cost of two generic mana and one blue mana. The card targets an opponent's creature, compelling that player to pay any amount of mana during their upkeep to prevent two damage from being dealt to them. This unique interaction makes it a memorable example of early game mechanics where risk and reward were directly tied to resource management. For collectors, the Ice Age set represents a pivotal era in the trading card game's history, introducing a colder, more strategic aesthetic to the world of Urza. Errant Minion fits perfectly into the theme of the set, offering a straightforward yet engaging gameplay experience that appeals to vintage enthusiasts. Whether you are looking to complete a base set or add a classic card to your collection, this piece offers a tangible connection to the early days of competitive and casual play. The enduring appeal of the Ice Age set ensures that cards like Errant Minion remain relevant for those interested in the evolution of the game's design and strategy.
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Errant Minion
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Harold McNeill
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
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Enchant creature At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, that player may pay any amount of mana. This Aura deals 2 damage to that player. Prevent X of that damage, where X is the amount of mana that player paid this way.
Abandon not your faith when others abandon you.
