Snowfall is a blue Enchantment card from the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Ice Age expansion, offering unique mana acceleration mechanics.
Snowfall
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Ice Age
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Released in 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion, Snowfall (card number 101) is a blue Enchantment from Magic: The Gathering designed by Phil Foglio. This card features a mana cost of {2}{U} and a mana value of 3, serving as a strategic tool for players seeking to accelerate their resource generation. The card’s text allows its controller to add additional blue mana whenever an Island is tapped, with snow-covered Islands providing even greater returns. This mechanic is particularly notable because the generated mana can only be used to pay cumulative upkeep costs, adding a layer of tactical decision-making to its use. Collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering cards often seek out Ice Age cards for their historical significance in the game's early development. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering, Snowfall represents a unique intersection of resource management and strategic depth. Its design and mechanics reflect the innovative spirit of the mid-90s TCG era. Whether you are a seasoned player or a collector of vintage cards, Snowfall offers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of Magic: The Gathering. The card's enduring appeal lies in its clever design and the strategic possibilities it opens up for players.
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Snowfall
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Phil Foglio
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Enchantment
U
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Cumulative upkeep {U} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) Whenever an Island is tapped for mana, its controller may add an additional {U}. If that Island is snow, its controller may add an additional {U}{U} instead. Spend this mana only to pay cumulative upkeep costs.