Chastise

Chastise was originally printed in the Ninth Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering, released in July 2005. As a core set, Ninth Edition served as a bridge between the advanced expansions of the era, designed to introduce foundational gameplay mechanics to a broader audience while providing a stable, reliable card pool for the Standard format. The card itself functions as an instant that targets and destroys an attacking creature, specifically rewarding the player with life gain if the creature is white.

The artwork for this particular printing was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the early history of the game. His approach focused on conveying a sense of divine or retributive power, using a high-contrast style that defined the visual language of Magic during the mid-2000s. While Ninth Edition was generally well-received for its white-bordered aesthetic and accessible design, Chastise is remembered primarily as a functional utility card rather than a centerpiece of the set’s artistic legacy.