Coldsnap was an ambitious set, built on a MaRo-driven myth of a lost set. It was created to make Ice Age into a real block, but it fell short of most of its design goals. The designers wanted us to like Cumulative Upkeep, but few of the cards were even playable in draft. There are still some amazing and unexpected gems in the set, so take a look for the money cards of Coldsnap!

This week, Jay Kirkman takes you on a tour through the fascinating origin and history of the Duel Decks and their quest for harmonious balance.