The Chainer's Edict foil promo card (36242) from the 2013 Magic Online Promos set, featuring a black sorcery with flashback capabilities.
Chainer's Edict
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Online Promos
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The Chainer's Edict foil promo card (36242) stands as a distinctive piece within the 2013 Magic Online Promos set for Magic: The Gathering collectors. This release features the iconic sorcery card with a premium foil finish, distinguishing it from standard print runs while maintaining the original card's strategic identity. Released in 2013, this product was distributed to players through specific Magic Online events, making it a notable entry for enthusiasts of digital-era collectibles. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out promo cards from this era due to their historical significance in the game's online platform history. The Chainer's Edict card number 36242 is particularly valued for its gameplay mechanics, which allow players to sacrifice a creature and utilize flashback to cast the spell from the graveyard. This dual functionality adds depth to its appeal beyond its physical attributes, bridging the gap between tangible collectibility and in-game utility. The foil treatment enhances the card's visual presence, offering a shimmering effect that appeals to those who appreciate aesthetic variations in their collections. As an uncommon rarity within the promo subset, it represents a unique intersection of gameplay strategy and collector interest. The 2013 release date places this card in a pivotal period for Magic Online, marking a time when digital promotions became more integrated with the broader collector ecosystem. For those building a comprehensive collection of Magic Online Promos, this foil variant serves as a crucial component, reflecting the evolution of how players engage with the game's physical and digital worlds simultaneously.
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Chainer's Edict
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Ben Thompson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Target player sacrifices a creature of their choice. Flashback {5}{B}{B} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
The pits have their own form of mercy.




















