Identify this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card from the 2005 Ninth Edition release. Card number 266 features the River Bear creature with Islandwalk ability.
River Bear
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card, designated as number 266 in the Ninth Edition set released in 2005, represents a distinct piece of collector history for TCG enthusiasts. The card depicts the River Bear, a green creature with a mana cost of {3}{G} and a power/toughness of 3/3. Illustrated by Una Fricker, this Uncommon card introduces the Islandwalk ability, which prevents the creature from being blocked as long as the defending player controls an Island. Collectors often seek out cards from the Ninth Edition era for their nostalgic value and foundational role in the game's history. The flavor text references bears isolated on an island, adding a layer of narrative depth to the gameplay mechanics. Whether you are building a deck or curating a collection, this card offers a tangible connection to the 2005 release.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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River Bear
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Una Fricker
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}
Creature — Bear
3 / 3
G
Card Text
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Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
The bears had been isolated on an island for hundreds of years, until the island sank and the bears didn't.