Chain of Vapor
Chain of Vapor Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Chain of Vapor is $10.00 (MB2 #156), and the most expensive is $599.99 (ONS #73, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $18.14, up 0.3% over 7 days, down 3.3% over 30 days, up 44.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $18.76 (2026).
Chain of Vapor Printings & Prices
Chain of Vapor has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Chain of Vapor: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $325.00 cash for ONS #73 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | ONS #73 | Foil | $350.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #73 | Foil | $325.00 | $649.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #73 | Foil | $280.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MB2 #156 | Foil | $70.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #156 | Foil | $55.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #156 | Foil | $50.00 | $99.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2295 | Foil | $23.00 | $39.99 | 42% |
| starcitygames | SLD #2295 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2295 | Foil | $16.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2295 | Nonfoil | $15.00 | $29.99 | 50% |
Chain of Vapor Rules Text & Legality
Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that permanent's controller may sacrifice a land of their choice. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.
Chain of Vapor is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Chain of Vapor has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #156 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | $10.02 |
| MB2 #156 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | $226.10 |
| SLD #2295 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| SLD #2295 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| C16 #84 | 2016-11-11 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| ONS #73 | 2002-10-07 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| ONS #73 | 2002-10-07 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
MB2 #156 
SLD #2295 
C16 #84 
ONS #73 Chain of Vapor in Commander
Chain of Vapor is the #941 most-played card on EDHREC, down 18 places over the last 30 days.
Chain of Vapor FAQ
How much is Chain of Vapor worth?
Chain of Vapor is worth about $18.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $10.00 to $599.99 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Chain of Vapor legal in Commander?
Yes — Chain of Vapor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Chain of Vapor been reprinted?
Yes — Chain of Vapor has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Chain of Vapor expensive?
Chain of Vapor holds a $18.14 price because Commander demand is high (#941 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.