Apocalypse Chime

Apocalypse Chime was originally released in the 1995 Magic: The Gathering expansion Homelands. Designed to function as a thematic board wipe specifically targeting cards from that same set, it represents a period in the game's history where designers experimented with mechanics deeply tied to the lore and aesthetic of a singular, self-contained world. The card's design is heavily influenced by the grim, gothic narrative of the plane of Ulgrotha, where the chime serves as a desperate, apocalyptic artifact meant to purge the encroaching darkness.

This particular version, the Pro Tour Collector Set printing, was issued as part of a commemorative boxed set released in 1997. These sets were crafted to replicate the deck lists used by the top players at the inaugural Pro Tour, providing collectors and fans with an opportunity to own high-quality, white-bordered reproductions of tournament-caliber cards. While the original Homelands printing is defined by its niche utility, the Collector Set version serves as a curated memento of the early competitive circuit and the era of expansion-specific design philosophies.