The 1993 Unlimited Edition release of Wall of Ice, card number 225 from the foundational Magic: The Gathering set. This uncommon creature card offers a distinct defensive gameplay role within the game's earliest mechanics.
Wall of Ice
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Unlimited Edition
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Released in 1993 as part of the Unlimited Edition set, Wall of Ice (card #225) stands as a foundational piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Illustrated by Richard Thomas, this uncommon creature card introduces the concept of defensive play to the game's early landscape. Players utilizing green mana can summon this entity to block incoming attacks without being able to strike back, creating a strategic hurdle for opponents. As a Wall subtype, it serves a specific tactical purpose in the TCG, allowing collectors to appreciate the evolution of game design from its earliest days. The flavor text, adapted from Samuel Coleridge’s work, adds literary depth to the creature's icy nature, a hallmark of the set's attention to atmospheric detail. For collectors, the Wall of Ice represents more than just gameplay utility; it is a tangible link to the origins of the trading card game industry. The Unlimited Edition remains a significant milestone, and cards from this release are sought after for their historical importance. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the roots of Magic’s mechanics, this card provides essential context. Its enduring presence in the game’s lore and history makes it a valuable addition to any serious collection of early Magic memorabilia.
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Card Details
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Wall of Ice
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Richard Thomas
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}
Creature — Wall
0 / 7
G
Card Text
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Defender (This creature can't attack.)
"And through the drifts the snowy cliffs/ Did send a dismal sheen:/ Nor shapes of men nor beasts we ken—/ The ice was all between."/ —Samuel Coleridge, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
