The Chain Veil is a Mythic Rare Legendary Artifact from the 2014 Magic: The Gathering M15 core set, known for its powerful planeswalker interaction abilities.
The Chain Veil
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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The Chain Veil stands as a defining Legendary Artifact from Magic: The Gathering's 2014 M15 core set, recognized by card number 215. Designed by Volkan Baǵa, this Mythic Rare card costs four mana to cast and serves as a pivotal piece of equipment for planeswalker strategies. In the context of the Magic trading card game, collectors value this artifact for its unique mechanical design that allows players to bypass standard loyalty activation restrictions. By paying its activation cost and tapping the artifact, a player may activate a loyalty ability for each planeswalker they control, effectively doubling or tripling their strategic options in a single turn. However, this power comes with a significant drawback: if no planeswalker loyalty abilities were activated that turn, the controller loses two life during their end step. This risk-reward dynamic makes The Chain Veil a compelling subject for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts who appreciate complex artifact interactions. The card's identity within the M15 set highlights the era's focus on planeswalker synergy, offering a tangible connection to one of the game's most popular mechanics. For collectors, owning The Chain Veil represents an interest in the strategic depth and artistic execution of mid-2010s Magic releases. Its status as a Mythic Rare ensures it remains a notable entry in any comprehensive collection of Magic artifacts, bridging the gap between competitive utility and collectible appeal.
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The Chain Veil
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Volkan Baǵa
Card Stock
English
{4}
Legendary Artifact
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At the beginning of your end step, if you didn't activate a loyalty ability of a planeswalker this turn, you lose 2 life. {4}, {T}: For each planeswalker you control, you may activate one of its loyalty abilities once this turn as though none of its loyalty abilities have been activated this turn.