Chainer's Edict

Description

Chainer's Edict, identified as card number 425 in the 2023 Dominaria Remastered expansion, is a black sorcery that has become a staple for players seeking reliable disruption. Designed with a mana cost of {1}{B} and a mana value of 2, this card offers efficient access to one of the most impactful removal effects in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card’s primary effect allows the controller to force a target player to sacrifice a creature of their choice, providing a versatile answer to a wide array of board states. This straightforward yet potent ability makes it a favorite for decks built around black’s aggressive or control-oriented strategies. A defining feature of this release is the inclusion of the flashback ability, printed with a cost of {5}{B}{B}. This mechanic allows players to cast the spell from their graveyard, effectively providing a second chance to remove an opponent’s key threat or answer an immediate problem. This dual-layer utility significantly enhances the card’s strategic depth, as it can be held in hand for specific matchups or saved in the graveyard as an insurance policy. The 2023 printing by Dermot Power ensures that new generations of enthusiasts can experience this classic effect with crisp, modern production values. Whether building a Commander deck or a Limited format pool, Chainer's Edict represents a high-impact interaction that rewards thoughtful play. Its inclusion in The catalog highlights the enduring appeal of Magic: The Gathering’s most beloved mechanics, allowing collectors to own a piece of gaming history that performs as well on the battlefield as it does in the binder.