Chain of Vapor
Secret Lair Drop 2295 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2295
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Kozato
- Market price
- $18.29
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 printed in the 2002 set Onslaught as a rare instant that allowed players to sacrifice lands to bounce nonland permanents. The card gained significant notoriety in the competitive Magic: The Gathering community, particularly within the Vintage and Legacy formats, for its versatility in combo decks like Storm. Its ability to act as both a defensive tool and a way to increase the storm count made it a staple of high-level play for two decades.
The Secret Lair Drop version, illustrated by the artist Kozato, was released as part of a specialized, limited-run series that reimagines classic cards with distinct, artistic aesthetics. Kozato’s rendition leans into a minimalist, ethereal style, moving away from the gritty, high-fantasy tone of the original printing. This release was met with appreciation from collectors who prize the card's mechanical utility alongside a unique, modern visual presentation that stands out in a standard card binder.
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