Chastise

Chastise was released in 2002 as part of the Judgment expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the third and final set in the Odyssey block, Judgment shifted the game's mechanical focus toward a heavier emphasis on green and white colors, reflecting the set's thematic pivot toward the restorative forces within the narrative of the plane of Otaria. The card was designed as a common-rarity sorcery intended to provide players with a targeted removal option against artifacts and enchantments, reinforcing the tactical versatility required in the competitive limited environment of the era.

The card features artwork by the illustrator Arnie Swekel, who contributed numerous pieces to the game during the early 2000s. Swekel’s visual approach for Chastise leans into the stark, dramatic aesthetic common to the Odyssey block, using high-contrast lighting to emphasize the thematic weight of the spell. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional and reliable utility piece, widely utilized by players to mitigate the influence of powerful permanents in both draft and sealed tournament formats.