The Needle's Eye, a seldom-used passage that winds through Stensia's mountains, carries travelers close to Ashmouth—too close, some would argue.
Magmatic Chasm - Shadows over Innistrad (#172) - Illustrated by James Paick - Magic: The Gathering Card

Magmatic Chasm

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Sorcery

Mana Cost: {1}{R}

Oracle Rules Text: Creatures without flying can't block this turn.

Flavor Text: The Needle's Eye, a seldom-used passage that winds through Stensia's mountains, carries travelers close to Ashmouth—too close, some would argue.

Set: Shadows over Innistrad (#172), Rarity: Common, Artist: James Paick

Sorcery Red Common
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
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Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Magmatic Chasm - Shadows over Innistrad MTG card scan Magmatic Chasm Shadows over Innistrad Viewing SOI Common James Paick 2016-04-08

Official Rulings (1)

2016-04-08
Because Magmatic Chasm’s effect doesn’t change the characteristics of any permanents, the set of creatures affected by Magmatic Chasm is constantly updated. Creatures without flying that enter the battlefield later in the turn won’t be able to block.

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