Chandra's Phoenix
Magic 2012 126 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 126
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Aleksi Briclot
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Flying
Haste (This creature can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.)
Whenever an opponent is dealt damage by a red instant or sorcery spell you control or by a red planeswalker you control, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Chandra's Phoenix debuted in the Magic 2012 core set, released in 2011. Designed as a centerpiece for red-aligned aggressive decks, the card was built around the recurring mechanic of returning from the graveyard to the player's hand whenever a red planeswalker dealt damage to an opponent. This thematic synergy was intended to reinforce the identity of the pyromancer Chandra Nalaar as a central figure in the game's evolving narrative.
The artwork was commissioned from Aleksi Briclot, a frequent contributor to the franchise known for his dynamic, painterly style. Briclot focused on capturing the elemental essence of the phoenix, blending intense fire motifs with the aggressive, soaring anatomy of the creature. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its resilience in fast-paced formats, becoming a staple of 'Red Deck Wins' strategies during its time in standard rotation.
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