Chalice of Life // Chalice of Death
Dark Ascension 146 • uncommon
- Set
- Dark Ascension
- Collector number
- 146
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Ryan Yee
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
tap: You gain 1 life. Then if you have at least 10 life more than your starting life total, transform this artifact.
The sweet taste of hope's promise.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in early 2012 as part of the Dark Ascension set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this artifact card was designed to reflect the set's thematic focus on the struggle between humanity and the supernatural forces of Innistrad. The double-faced card mechanic, introduced in the previous set, allowed players to transform the Chalice of Life into the Chalice of Death once a player reached thirty or more life, representing a shift from defensive preservation to offensive retribution.
The artwork was created by illustrator Matt Stewart, who opted for a stark, gothic aesthetic to match the horror-inspired world-building of the expansion. The design emphasizes the dual nature of the object, depicting a vessel that bleeds shadow or light depending on its state. Within the competitive community, the card is often cited as a niche tool for life-gain strategies, noted more for its flavorful mechanical execution and intricate illustration than for widespread tournament dominance.
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