Chain of Vapor
The Zeta Set 256 • uncommon
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 256
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- MSCHF
What it does
Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that permanent's controller may sacrifice a land of their choice. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Chain of Vapor was originally released as part of the Onslaught expansion in 2002, reflecting the set's central theme of the morph ability and high-risk, high-reward magical interactions. It was designed as a blue instant that introduced a unique 'ripple effect' mechanic, forcing players to sacrifice permanents to copy the spell, which emphasized the chaotic and volatile nature of the magic being depicted.
The card’s distinct visual style, featuring swirling, ethereal energy, was illustrated by Ron Spencer. His work is known for its visceral and often turbulent aesthetic, which provided a stark contrast to the more rigid magical structures seen in other blue-aligned cards of the era. Upon its release, it was recognized by competitive players for its flexibility as both a defensive bounce spell and a disruptive tool, eventually finding a stable home in various eternal formats.
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