Chain of Vapor
Onslaught 73 • uncommon
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 73
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $11.75
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 released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to focus heavily on creature-based combat and tribal synergies, marking a shift in the game's competitive landscape. This particular card was intended to provide blue decks with a versatile, low-cost removal option, utilizing a unique mechanic that allows players to sacrifice lands to copy the spell, creating a high-risk, high-reward tactical choice.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Heather Hudson. She opted for an ethereal, fluid aesthetic that visually represents the concept of shifting matter into vapor, fitting the thematic tone of the Onslaught block. Upon its release, the card was received as a technically sophisticated tool for control players, eventually becoming a staple in various tournament formats where its ability to disrupt opponents and protect one's own permanents remains valued for its strategic depth.
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