This catalog entry covers the Choking Tethers card from Magic: The Gathering's 2014 Vintage Masters release, offering collectors a piece of the set's design with its unique cycling mechanic.
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Vintage Masters
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Choking Tethers is a notable card from the Vintage Masters set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2014. As card number 59 in the Vintage Masters (VMA) series, this product represents a specific entry within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game universe. The card is classified as a Common rarity, making it a foundational component for players and collectors interested in the complete Vintage Masters collection. Functionally, Choking Tethers is an Instant card with a mana cost of three blue mana and one generic mana. Its primary effect allows the player to tap up to four target creatures, providing significant control over the board state. Beyond its main ability, the card features the Cycling mechanic, which costs one generic mana and one blue mana. This ability allows the card to be discarded to draw a new card, and when cycled, it offers an additional benefit: the ability to tap a target creature. This dual utility makes it a versatile tool in gameplay, appealing to those who appreciate strategic depth in their card collections. Designed by artist Carl Critchlow, the card contributes to the aesthetic and thematic identity of the Vintage Masters set. Collectors often seek out cards from this era to complete their Vintage Masters sets or to build decks that utilize its specific mechanics. The card’s blue color identity and its ability to interact with multiple creatures make it a subject of interest for fans of control-oriented strategies in Magic: The Gathering. Whether used in casual play or studied for its design, Choking Tethers remains a distinct item within the Vintage Masters catalog. Understanding the card's role within the 2014 Vintage Masters set helps collectors appreciate its place in the history of the game.
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Choking Tethers
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Instant
U
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Tap up to four target creatures. Cycling {1}{U} ({1}{U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, you may tap target creature.
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