Magic: The Gathering

Chandra, Torch of Defiance

Reality Fracture 244 • mythic

Set: Reality Fracture
Collector number: 244
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Planeswalker
Colors: Red
Artist: Kieran Yanner

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Chandra, Torch of Defiance is a standout planeswalker card that has earned a reputation for its versatility and high power level in multiple competitive formats. Featuring dynamic artwork by Kieran Yanner, this mythic rare is widely prized by players for its ability to generate mana, provide card advantage, and deliver direct damage.

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+1: Exile the top card of your library. You may cast that card. If you don't, Chandra deals 2 damage to each opponent.

+1: Add red mana red mana.

−3: Chandra deals 4 damage to target creature.

−7: You get an emblem with "Whenever you cast a spell, this emblem deals 5 damage to any target."

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Chandra, Torch of Defiance was released as part of the Kaladesh expansion in 2016, a set themed around a steampunk-inspired plane defined by invention and magical energy. This card represents a pivotal moment for the character Chandra Nalaar, a pyromancer whose narrative arc shifted from a rebellious youth to a disciplined leader within the Gatewatch. The design sought to create a versatile, high-powered planeswalker that could generate mana, provide card advantage, and deal direct damage, solidifying her status as a flagship character in the game's evolving meta.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Kieran Yanner, who captured Chandra in an iconic, resolute stance that emphasizes her elemental connection to fire and her maturation as a hero. Upon its introduction, the card was widely received by competitive players as a staple for red-based decks due to its efficiency and multi-faceted utility. It remains a recognizable symbol of the modern era of Magic: The Gathering, frequently cited by collectors for both its strategic power and the strength of Yanner’s dynamic portraiture.

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