Chancellor of the Annex
New Phyrexia 6 • rare
- Set
- New Phyrexia
- Collector number
- 6
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Min Yum
- Market price
- $3.25
What it does
You may reveal this card from your opening hand. If you do, when each opponent casts their first spell of the game, counter that spell unless that player pays 1 generic mana.
Flying
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, counter it unless that player pays 1 generic mana.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Chancellor of the Annex was released in 2011 as part of the New Phyrexia set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set depicted the total victory of the mechanical Phyrexian faction over the plane of Mirrodin, and the card's design reflects this thematic shift toward oppressive, controlling board states. It belongs to a cycle of 'Chancellor' creatures, each representing a high-ranking official within the Phyrexian hierarchy designed to tax or inhibit the opponent's early game maneuvers.
The card features artwork by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific fantasy artist known for his distinct, atmospheric style. Briclot's illustration emphasizes the cold, architectural horror typical of New Phyrexia, portraying the Chancellor as an imposing, statuesque figure that embodies the faction's rigid ideology. Upon its debut, the card was widely recognized by players for its utility in competitive formats, particularly for its ability to stall an opponent's first turn through its mana-taxing trigger.
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