Chain of Vapor
The Zeta Set 135 • uncommon
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 135
- 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 introduced in the 2002 expansion set Onslaught, designed by Wizards of the Coast as part of a block focused on tribal synergies and high-risk, high-reward mechanics. Within the game's lore, the card represents the volatile, shifting nature of elemental magic, and its unique ability to allow opponents to sacrifice permanents to copy the spell mirrors the chaotic environment of the set's setting.
The card's iconic illustration was crafted by artist Anthony S. Waters, who utilized a distinct visual style to emphasize the ephemeral, gaseous form of the spell. It was received by the competitive community as a potent tool for tempo-based strategies, eventually becoming a staple in various formats due to its versatility in removing nonland permanents and its psychological impact on the game's resource management.
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