Chainer's Edict
Friday Night Magic 2006 7 • rare
- Set
- Friday Night Magic 2006
- Collector number
- 7
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ben Thompson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Target player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
Flashback 5 generic mana black mana black mana (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
The pits have their own form of mercy.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Chainer's Edict was originally printed in the Torment set in 2002, designed as a powerful black sorcery that forces an opponent to sacrifice a creature. It became a staple in control decks due to its flashback mechanic, which allowed players to generate card advantage by casting it twice from the graveyard. This particular iteration was released in 2006 as a promotional card for the Friday Night Magic program, a series of weekly organized play events held at local game stores designed to foster community and reward regular players.
The artwork for the card was created by Brom, a fantasy illustrator known for his dark and gothic aesthetic. For Chainer's Edict, Brom utilized his signature style to depict the chaotic and sinister nature of the Cabal, the villainous organization from the Odyssey block storyline. By utilizing a distinct, muted palette and atmospheric lighting, the design effectively communicates the card's theme of forced sacrifice and systemic removal, ensuring it remained a visually iconic piece of Magic: The Gathering history.
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