What is the mana cost for Winter Blast?

The mana cost for Winter Blast is {X}{G}, meaning it requires green mana plus an amount of mana equal to the value chosen for X.

Who illustrated the Winter Blast card?

The artwork for Winter Blast was created by artist Kaja Foglio.

What type of card is Winter Blast in Magic: The Gathering?

Winter Blast is classified as a Sorcery card with the green color identity.

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Winter Blast is an Uncommon Sorcery card from the 1996 Rivals Quick Start Set, identified by card number 46 and set code RQS.

Winter Blast

1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Rivals Quick Start Set

1996 Magic: The Gathering Rivals Quick Start Set

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Released in 1996, Winter Blast serves as card number 46 within Magic: The Gathering's Rivals Quick Start Set, identified by the set code RQS. This Uncommon Sorcery card offers a strategic tool for green mana users, requiring an {X}{G} mana cost to execute its effect. The card's mechanics allow a player to tap X target creatures, dealing 2 damage to each of those creatures that possess flying. This interaction makes it a unique utility option for controlling the air against opposing flyers. The card features artwork by Kaja Foglio, whose style contributes to the visual identity of this early expansion. Collectors often seek out cards from the Rivals Quick Start Set to complete their base collection or to explore the foundational mechanics of the trading card game. As a product of Magic: The Gathering's early years, this release holds historical significance for enthusiasts of the genre. The card's design and rules text reflect the game's evolving complexity during its first year of publication.

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