The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition Jade Monolith, a rare artifact card from the 2ED set featuring artwork by Anson Maddocks.
Jade Monolith
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Unlimited Edition
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Released in 1993 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition, this card represents a pivotal moment in the history of the trading card game. Identified as Card Number 253 in the 2ED set, the Jade Monolith is classified as a Rare artifact with a mana cost of four. The card features artwork by Anson Maddocks, adding to its visual appeal among collectors who appreciate the early aesthetic of the game. As an artifact, the Jade Monolith offers unique gameplay potential by redirecting damage. Its ability allows a player to choose a source of damage targeting a creature and redirect that damage to themselves instead, providing a strategic defensive option during matches. This mechanic has made the card a memorable piece for fans of the original Alpha and Beta printing era. For collectors, acquiring a piece of the 1993 Unlimited Edition is a significant milestone. The card’s status as a rare artifact from the second printing of Magic: The Gathering ensures its continued relevance in the hobby.
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Jade Monolith
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anson Maddocks
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English
{4}
Artifact
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{1}: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to target creature this turn, that source deals that damage to you instead.