Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Chain Reaction is $0.24 (SCD #126), and the most expensive is $15.05 (WWK #74, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.81, up 189.3% over 7 days, down 13.8% over 30 days, up 200.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.94 (2026).
Chain Reaction Printings & Prices
Chain Reaction has 16 tracked printings across 16 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Chain Reaction: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.20 cash for WWK #74 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | WWK #74 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | WWK #74 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WWK #74 | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2219 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2219 | Foil | $0.75 | $1.49 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2219 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOC #121 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EOC #87 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DRC #47 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ECC #92 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Chain Reaction Rules Text & Legality
Chain Reaction deals X damage to each creature, where X is the number of creatures on the battlefield.
Chain Reaction is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Chain Reaction Rulings
- Mar 1, 2010 The value of X is determined as Chain Reaction resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Chain Reaction has been reprinted 19 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 66% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #121 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $0.95 | $0.73 | $0.32 | $0.26 |
| SOC #121 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ECC #92 | 2026-01-23 | Rare | Standard | $0.37 | $0.15 | $0.32 | $0.28 |
| EOC #87 | 2025-08-01 | Rare | Standard | — | $0.23 | $0.19 | $0.23 |
| DRC #47 | 2025-02-14 | Rare | Standard | $0.47 | $0.18 | $0.27 | $0.28 |
| ONC #97 | 2023-02-10 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SCD #126 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CLB #783 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| NCC #265 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| NEC #103 | 2022-02-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SOC #121 
ECC #92 
EOC #87 
DRC #47 
ONC #97 
SCD #126 
CLB #783 
NCC #265 
NEC #103 Showing the 10 most recent of 19 printings.
Chain Reaction in Commander
Chain Reaction is the #703 most-played card on EDHREC.
Chain Reaction FAQ
How much is Chain Reaction worth?
Chain Reaction is worth about $0.81 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.24 to $15.05 across 16 tracked printings.
Is Chain Reaction legal in Commander?
Yes — Chain Reaction is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Chain Reaction been reprinted?
Yes — Chain Reaction has been reprinted 19 times, with 16 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Chain Reaction cheap?
Chain Reaction trades at about $0.81 — 19 reprints keep supply plentiful.