Thing in the Ice
Magic: The Gathering | Prerelease Cards - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 92 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Prerelease Cards |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 1 items |
| From | $3.59 |
| Type | Creature — Horror // Creature — Kraken Horror |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LPFoil | $3.59 | 1 |
About Thing in the Ice
Thing in the Ice from Prerelease Cards is currently available from around $2.84. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Color Identity
BlueCard Text
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 worth?
Thing in the Ice is currently shown on Card Synced from about $2.84 for Prerelease Cards. 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 has 4 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Thing in the Ice legal in Commander?
Thing in the Ice is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Thing in the Ice 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 on the Reserved List?
No. Thing in the Ice is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Thing in the Ice in-game text?
In game, Thing in the Ice is a Creature — Horror // Creature — Kraken Horror with text that starts: "Defender".
How popular is Thing in the Ice in Commander decks?
Thing in the Ice 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
This card has been printed in 4 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Thing in the Ice legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.