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Coldsnap — 20 years on, a Magic set still seen as ahead of its time

Two decades after its release, Magic: The Gathering’s Coldsnap remains distinct among the game’s many unconventional products. Wizards of the Coast has produced joke sets, Vanguard cards, Conspiracy drafts, Universes Beyond crossovers and even a mystery-campaign expansion, but Coldsnap still stands out for feeling forward-looking in design and concept. The set continues to attract attention and discussion from players and analysts.

• Wizards has repeatedly experimented with unconventional Magic releases
• Coldsnap was released 20 years ago
• Set is often described as unusually forward‑looking in design
• Still discussed and analyzed by players and critics