The 1993 Magic: The Gathering International Collectors Edition Berserk card, cataloged as CEI #186, a foundational instant spell for TCG collectors.
Berserk
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Intl. Collectors' Edition
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The International Collectors' Edition of Magic: The Gathering, released in 1993, stands as a pivotal moment in trading card game history. This release, identified as Berserk and numbered 186 in the CEI set, offers collectors a tangible link to the game's earliest days. As an uncommon instant card, it exemplifies the strategic depth and mana-cost mechanics that defined the original Alpha and Beta prints. Designed by Dan Frazier, this card captures the aggressive nature of green mana within the game's color pie. The International Collectors' Edition is distinct for its unique card borders and back design, separating it from standard releases. Collectors often seek this card to complete the full set or to appreciate its historical significance as one of the first globally distributed versions of Magic. It serves as a key piece for understanding the evolution of card design and formatting in the TCG space. Whether you are building a dedicated collection of early Magic sets or studying the foundational rules of the game, the CEI Berserk remains a relevant item. It represents a specific era when Magic was rapidly expanding its global footprint. Adding this card to your collection provides insight into the aesthetic and mechanical choices that shaped the hobby. It is a notable entry for anyone interested in the roots of competitive card gaming.
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Berserk
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Dan Frazier
Card Stock
English
{G}
Instant
G
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Cast this spell only before the combat damage step. Target creature gains trample and gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is its power. At the beginning of the next end step, destroy that creature if it attacked this turn.