Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame)
Magic: The Gathering | Innistrad Remastered - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 460 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Innistrad Remastered |
| Available | 3 items |
| From | $0.75 |
| Type | Creature — Horror // Creature — Kraken Horror |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.99 | 2 | ||
NM | $0.75 | 1 | Unavailable |
About Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame)
Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) from Innistrad Remastered is currently available from around $0.59. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Defender
This creature enters with four ice counters on it.
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, remove an ice counter from this creature. Then if it has no ice counters on it, transform it.
// Back Face //
When this creature transforms into Awoken Horror, return all non-Horror creatures to their owners' hands.
Flavor Text
"It serves as evidence of the ancient power of the deep, a reminder that the sea is the only thing worthy of reverence." —Runo Stromkirk
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) worth?
Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.59 for Innistrad Remastered. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) has 4 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) legal in Commander?
Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) on the Reserved List?
No. Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) in-game text?
In game, Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) is a Creature — Horror // Creature — Kraken Horror with text that starts: "Defender".
How popular is Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) in Commander decks?
Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame) ranks #6,482 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Thing in the Ice (Retro Frame)
This card has been printed in 4 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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