# 1995 Magic: The Gathering Ice Age #261

> Ritual of Subdual is a Rare Enchantment from the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Ice Age expansion, numbered 261. This catalog page details the card's identity and collector significance.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 1995
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Ice Age
- **Card number**: #261
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Released in 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion, Ritual of Subdual (Card #261) is a Rare Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Justin Hampton, this card features a mana cost of {4}{G}{G} and a mana value of 6. The card imposes a cumulative upkeep cost of {2}, requiring players to place an age counter on it each turn and sacrifice it unless they pay the escalating cost. Additionally, it alters land mana production, forcing tapped lands to produce colorless mana instead of colored mana. The card's design and text reflect the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering during this era. For those building a comprehensive Magic: The Gathering collection, Ritual of Subdual represents a key piece of the Ice Age release. Its distinctive rules text and rarity make it a notable entry for enthusiasts of the game's history.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Ritual of Subdual?

The mana cost for Ritual of Subdual is {4}{G}{G}, totaling a mana value of 6.

### Who illustrated Ritual of Subdual?

Ritual of Subdual was illustrated by Justin Hampton for the Ice Age set.

### What is the card number for Ritual of Subdual in the Ice Age set?

Ritual of Subdual is card number 261 in the Ice Age expansion.

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