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Food Chain
Magic: The Gathering | Mercadian Masques - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 246 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Mercadian Masques |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Enchantment |
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About Food Chain
Food Chain from Mercadian Masques is currently available from around $31.19. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Enchantment
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Color Identity
GreenCard Text
Exile a creature you control: Add X mana of any one color, where X is 1 plus the exiled creature's mana value. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells.
Card Facts
Expansion
Mercadian Masques
Current Floor
$31.19
Rarity
rare
Artist
Val Mayerik
Released
October 1999
EDHREC Rank
#2,150
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Food Chain worth?
Food Chain is currently shown on Card Synced from about $31.19 for Mercadian Masques. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Food Chain has 5 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Food Chain legal in Commander?
Food Chain is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Food Chain legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Food Chain on the Reserved List?
No. Food Chain is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Food Chain in-game text?
In game, Food Chain is a Enchantment with text that starts: "Exile a creature you control: Add X mana of any one color, where X is 1 plus the exiled creature's mana value. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells.".
How popular is Food Chain in Commander decks?
Food Chain ranks #2,150 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Food Chain
This card has been printed in 5 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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