The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Weatherlight Mana Chains card, a common Aura Enchantment from set WTH #41, featuring art by Bryan Talbot.
Mana Chains
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Weatherlight
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The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Weatherlight Mana Chains card, designated as WTH #41, is a Common rarity Aura Enchantment that represents a foundational piece of the game's early design history. Featured in the Weatherlight expansion, this card serves as a strategic tool for players managing creature resources through its unique cumulative upkeep mechanic. The card is illustrated by Bryan Talbot, whose artistic style contributed significantly to the visual identity of the set. The product is identified by its specific card number and set code, making it a recognizable item for those building comprehensive collections. As part of the Weatherlight series, it offers a glimpse into the era when complex enchantment mechanics were being refined for competitive play. The card's mana cost and color identity make it a versatile option in decks focusing on blue strategies. For investors and hobbyists, pieces from this vintage set continue to hold interest due to their nostalgic appeal and the enduring popularity of the Magic: The Gathering brand. The inclusion of flavor text adds narrative depth, connecting the card to the broader storyline of the expansion. This card remains a staple for enthusiasts looking to complete the Weatherlight set or appreciate the evolution of enchantment mechanics in the trading card game.
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Mana Chains
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Bryan Talbot
Card Stock
English
{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature has "Cumulative upkeep {1}." (At the beginning of its controller's upkeep, that player puts an age counter on it, then sacrifices it unless they pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
"The Lord of the Wastes must be destroyed; I am bound to this destiny by the chains of fate. If only Gerrard would see his part." —Sisay, journal
