Volatile Chimera

Description

Volatile Chimera stands as a distinctive creature card within Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Conspiracy: Take The Crown expansion. Players who build a collection of Conspiracy set cards often seek out this card for its unique interaction with the draft format. The card’s design emphasizes its role as a versatile threat. With a mana cost of two generic mana and one red mana, Volatile Chimera enters the battlefield with three power and two toughness. Its primary ability allows a player to reveal the card during deck preparation and exile three or more drafted creature cards that are not currently in the deck. This mechanic ties the card directly to the drafting process, making it a favorite among players who enjoy the unpredictability of limited formats. When activated for one red mana, Volatile Chimera can choose a random card from those exiled by other instances of its name. The creature then transforms into a copy of that chosen card, retaining its own ability. This ability creates endless possibilities on the battlefield, allowing the Chimera to mimic other powerful creatures drafted during the game. For collectors, Volatile Chimera represents a key piece of Conspiracy: Take The Crown’s identity, showcasing the set’s focus on draft-centric mechanics and chaotic gameplay. Whether you are completing a set of Conspiracy cards or building a deck around draft strategies, Volatile Chimera offers a compelling blend of risk and reward. Its status as a Rare card in the CN2 set further cements its place in the game’s history, offering a tangible connection to one of Magic’s most innovative limited environments.