The 2014 Magic: The Gathering M15 release featuring The Chain Veil, a Mythic Rare legendary artifact designed to unlock planeswalker potential. This card is a cornerstone for dedicated MTG collectors.
The Chain Veil
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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The Chain Veil stands as one of the most iconic legendary artifacts in the history of Magic: The Gathering, originally printed in the 2014 core set, M15. Carrying the card number 215, this Mythic Rare artifact has earned a permanent place in the minds of players and collectors alike due to its unique and powerful gameplay mechanics. Designed by artist Volkan Baǵa, the card introduces a strategic layer that rewards careful resource management and bold decision-making during the game. As a legendary artifact with a mana cost of four, The Chain Veil offers a distinct advantage to players controlling planeswalker permanents. The card features a built-in drawback that challenges the player to think critically about their turns. At the beginning of the end step, if no loyalty abilities were activated that turn, the controller loses two life. This penalty encourages a calculated approach, forcing players to weigh the risk of sustaining damage against the potential for unleashing multiple planeswalker abilities simultaneously. When activated, the artifact allows you to trigger loyalty abilities for your planeswalkers as if none had been used yet, effectively doubling your offensive or defensive options in a single turn. Collecting The Chain Veil appeals to those who appreciate the strategic depth of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It serves as a historical artifact of the M15 era, representing a time when planeswalker synergy was a dominant theme in competitive play. For investors and hobbyists, owning this card number provides a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in the game's evolution. The combination of its Mythic Rare status and its enduring utility makes it a sought-after item for completing sets and building nostalgic collections. Whether you are looking to add a powerful piece to your library or simply appreciate the design and function of this legendary artifact, The Chain Veil remains a significant collectible.
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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.









