The Magic: The Gathering Chronicles card Metamorphosis (CHR 66) is a 1995 common sorcery that allows players to sacrifice a creature to generate flexible mana.
Metamorphosis
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Chronicles
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Released in 1995 as part of the Chronicles set, Metamorphosis is a distinct sorcery card identified by card number 66 in the CHR subset. This Magic: The Gathering trading card serves as a potent resource accelerator, offering players a strategic method to convert their board presence into raw mana. The card's design allows casters to sacrifice a creature as an additional cost, generating mana equal to one plus the sacrificed creature's mana value. This generated mana is restricted exclusively to casting creature spells, making it a specialized tool for ramping up creature deployments. The card’s single green mana cost makes it accessible early in the game, while its mechanic encourages dynamic decision-making regarding board state management. By converting a creature into flexible mana, players can accelerate their creature development or respond to immediate threats with new units. The artwork for this card was created by Christopher Rush, adding visual flair to this classic expansion. As a common rarity, Metamorphosis has seen wide distribution, allowing collectors to obtain this card for both gameplay utility and set completion. It remains a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history from the mid-90s, representing the innovative card design that defined the game's early years. Collectors often seek out the Chronicles version for its nostalgic value and specific printing characteristics.
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Metamorphosis
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Christopher Rush
Card Stock
English
{G}
Sorcery
G
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Add X mana of any one color, where X is 1 plus the sacrificed creature's mana value. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells.
