The foil mythic rare Chainer, Nightmare Adept (C19 #39) from Magic: The Gathering's Commander 2019 set, designed for collectors and graveyard-focused strategies.
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander 2019
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Chainer, Nightmare Adept is a legendary Human Minion creature from the Commander 2019 expansion, identified by set code C19 and card number 39. This release is a foil mythic rare, making it a visually distinct addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The card features the iconic artwork by Steve Prescott, capturing the dark fantasy essence of the character within the Commander 2019 design language. In gameplay, Chainer, Nightmare Adept serves as a pivotal engine for graveyard-based strategies. Its activated ability allows players to discard a card to cast a creature spell from their graveyard, effectively recycling resources and maintaining board presence. Additionally, its triggered ability grants haste to nontoken creatures entering the battlefield through means other than casting from hand, enabling immediate aggressive plays. This combination of utility and power makes it a staple in black-red decks that leverage the graveyard mechanic. Collectors value this foil mythic rare for its premium finish and central role in the Commander 2019 product. The commanding presence of the character and the high rarity tier ensure it stands out in any display. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents both a functional powerhouse and a desirable piece of the Commander 2019 catalog.
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Chainer, Nightmare Adept
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Steve Prescott
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}{R}
Legendary Creature — Human Minion
3 / 2
B, R
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Discard a card: You may cast a creature spell from your graveyard this turn. Activate only once each turn. Whenever a nontoken creature you control enters, if you didn't cast it from your hand, it gains haste until your next turn.
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Chainer, Nightmare Adept is card number 39 in the Commander 2019 set, which uses the set code C19.
Chainer, Nightmare Adept is a Legendary Creature — Human Minion with a mana cost of {2}{B}{R}.
The foil treatment gives the card a reflective finish, distinguishing it as a mythic rare variant within the Commander 2019 product.
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