Chain of Vapor, card #156 from the 2024 Mystery Booster 2 set. This uncommon Magic: The Gathering instant provides a strategic return-to-hand effect with conditional copying.
Chain of Vapor
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster 2
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Chain of Vapor is a distinctive instant card found in the 2024 Mystery Booster 2 set, designated as card number 156. As an uncommon release within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card offers players a unique interaction mechanic that has garnered attention from collectors and game enthusiasts alike. The card functions by returning a target non-land permanent to its owner's hand. This initial effect triggers a secondary phase where the permanent's controller can choose to sacrifice a land of their choice. If they do, they gain the ability to copy Chain of Vapor, allowing them to target a new permanent for the same effect. This layered gameplay creates complex decisions during matches, making the card a notable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Art by Carl Critchlow, the card features a mana cost of one blue mana. Its design and rules text reflect the experimental nature of the Mystery Booster 2 product, which explores alternate card designs and mechanics. Collectors often seek out Mystery Booster 2 cards for their novelty and the specific creative direction of the set. Whether you are building a set of Mystery Booster 2 cards or looking to add a unique instant to your Magic: The Gathering library, Chain of Vapor represents an interesting piece of the game's broader ecosystem. The card's specific numbering and set affiliation make it a clear identifier for those tracking their acquisitions.
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Chain of Vapor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that permanent's controller may sacrifice a land of their choice. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.
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What set is Chain of Vapor card 156 from?
Chain of Vapor is card number 156 from the Mystery Booster 2 set, released in 2024 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
What does Chain of Vapor do in gameplay?
The card returns a target non-land permanent to its owner's hand, then allows that player to sacrifice a land to copy the spell and choose a new target.
What is the mana cost of Chain of Vapor?
Chain of Vapor has a mana cost of one blue mana, making it a low-cost instant card in the Magic: The Gathering game.
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