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Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is a rare Creature — Horror from SOI (SOI) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.73 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror MTG card

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror

Creature — Horror

Card 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.

Card Stats

0/4 rare CMC: 2.0 SOI SOI 🎨 Svetlin Velinov
Defender Transform

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$0.73
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$1.95
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$1.29
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$1.99
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€0.52
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€2.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (12 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror? Basics

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is a Creature — Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror cost to cast? Basics

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror's mana cost of {1}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror? Pricing

The current market price for Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is approximately $0.73 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.95 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.52 EUR.

Where can I buy Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror? Pricing

You can purchase Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror normal: $0.73 | foil: $1.95

Is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror legal in Modern? Legality

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror legal in Legacy? Legality

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror legal in Vintage? Legality

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror from? Details

This printing of Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is from SOI (SOI), with collector number 92.

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror's rarity? Details

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is a rare card in SOI.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror? Details

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror's power and toughness? Details

Thing in the Ice // Awoken Horror is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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