MScore: 9.8/10

Chain Reaction

{2} {R} {R}

Sorceryrare

Chain Reaction deals X damage to each creature, where X is the number of creatures on the battlefield.

"We train for the improbable, like lightning striking the same place twice, or striking everywhere at once." —Nundari, Sea Gate militia captain

Illustrated by Trevor Claxton · Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander · #97

Rulings for Chain Reaction

2010-03-01
The value of X is determined as Chain Reaction resolves.

All Printings

Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander#922026rare Secret Lair Drop#22192025rare Edge of Eternities Commander#872025rare Aetherdrift Commander#472025rare Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander#972023rare

Format Legality

Duellegal

Brawlnot legal

Pennylegal

Predhlegal

Futurenot legal

Legacylegal

Modernlegal

Paupernot legal

Alchemynot legal

Pioneernot legal

Vintagelegal

Historicnot legal

Standardnot legal

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