Chained List

What Is it?

The Chained List is a set of cards that are restricted from being included in a player's First Five and from being played in the first round (i.e, even if recurred, prepared, tutored, or otherwise drawn into).

This list is intended for Organized Play; events, tournaments, or leagues. That said, it is common practice to use apply the chained list to all play, even casual games online. Some rare exceptions for certain formats such as precon only play may exist. Always confirm with your opponent before playing,

The List

As of February 2, 2023 the list includes:

Exhortation
Explosive Growth
Massive Growth
Psychic Vampire
River Skald
Summon Shining Hydra
Three-Eyed Owl (conjuration only; the Summon Ready Spell can be FF'd)
Summon Sleeping Widows

Reasoning

"There exist certain cards and card combinations that violate one or more of the core gameplay philosophies of Ashes when included in a player’s First Five."

Some of the cards on the list are part of specific combos that are overly oppressive, and some are against the core principle of First Five.

PHG has included reasoning with each update of the chained list. You can read here: