Chastise

Chastise was released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It served as a reprint of the card originally introduced in the Darksteel expansion, designed as an uncommon white instant spell intended to provide players with a targeted removal option against large creatures or equipment. The core sets of this era functioned as a rotating introduction to the game's mechanics, offering a curated selection of cards that defined the fundamental strategies of the period.

The artwork for this iteration was rendered by artist Greg Staples, who captured the card's theme of divine retribution through a dramatic, atmospheric depiction of light descending upon a target. Staples, a long-time contributor to the game, aimed to convey the weight and swiftness of the spell's mechanical effect. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility inclusion, valued primarily for its versatility in Limited formats where dealing with problematic equipment or high-power threats was a frequent necessity.