Why is the price soooooo different?
Economics forum
Posted on April 30, 2017, 11:37 p.m. by apasa292
Chain of Plasma: $0.25
Chain Lightning: $4.99
SoggyGecko says... #3
The mana cost is all the difference here. 1 mana should always do at least 3 damage in a burn deck, and 2 mana should do 4+ damage. It's all about efficiency. In addition, it had/has a relatively low printing, and is usually a first step for a lot of people when it comes to Legacy.
For reference:
Swifter Spear
Legacy
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Neotrup says... #2
Not really a rules question, but I'd venture it's because Chain Lightning only costs 1 mana, and is less likely to get turned back on your own creature, so sees play in legacy burn decks. I don't think Chain of Plasma sees play in any tournament decks.
May 1, 2017 12:26 a.m.