Name: Formation
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Ken Meyer, Jr.

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                  Mana2
                  TypeInstant
                  
FormationIce Age

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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.94$2.13
Lightly Played$0.58$1.97
Moderately Played$0.58$2.02
Heavily Played$0.52$2.01
Damaged$0.55$2.13
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          Mana cost2
          TypeInstant
          
          SetIce Age
          
          RarityInstant
          Released1995-06-12
        Oracle textTarget creature gains banding until end of turn. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn’s upkeep.
Illustrated by Ken Meyer, Jr.
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.94	$2.13
Lightly Played	$0.58	$1.97
Moderately Played	$0.58	$2.02
Heavily Played	$0.52	$2.01
Damaged	$0.55	$2.13