Gossamer Chains
Visions 6 • common
- Set
- Visions
- Collector number
- 6
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Steve Luke
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Return this enchantment to its owner's hand: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by target unblocked creature this turn.
"Harah swung his sword mightily, but still the air held him fast."— Azeworai, "Kenechi's Dream"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gossamer Chains was released in 1997 as part of the Visions expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was notable for being the first to be developed specifically as a standalone product rather than a follow-up to a primary base set. It drew inspiration from a variety of folkloric and mystical themes, aiming to provide mechanical complexity through a series of cards that focused on interaction and board state manipulation.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in the early visual identity of the game. His approach for this piece involved a delicate, ethereal aesthetic intended to reflect the card's function as a defensive tool that temporarily binds a creature. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility option, valued by players for its ability to neutralize threats in limited play environments.
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