Food Chain
Food Chain Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Food Chain is $21.81 (TMC #133, Borderless, Foil), and the most expensive is $423.00 (MMQ #246, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $48.46, up 20.6% over 7 days, up 2.6% over 30 days, up 4.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $50.81 (2026).
Food Chain Printings & Prices
Food Chain has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in foil, nonfoil and etched finishes, including borderless, inverted and judge promo treatments.
Sell Food Chain: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $350.00 cash for MMQ #246 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #246 | Foil | $350.00 | $699.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #246 | Foil | $350.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J18 #8 | Foil | $75.00 | $149.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #246 | Nonfoil | $32.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #460 | Etched | $30.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #147 | Foil | $30.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #460 | Etched | $29.00 | $57.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1369 | Foil | $23.00 | $49.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MMQ-246 | Nonfoil | $19.00 | $32.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1369 | Nonfoil | $19.00 | $37.99 | 50% |
Food Chain Rules Text & Legality
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.
Food Chain is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Food Chain Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 This mana may be used on additional costs to cast the spell, such as Kicker.
- Oct 4, 2004 This mana may not be used to pay costs imposed after the spell is initially cast.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Food Chain has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMC #133 | 2026-03-06 | Mythic | Borderless | $28.47 | $23.75 |
| 2X2 #147 | 2022-07-08 | Mythic | Standard | — | — |
| 2X2 #147 | 2022-07-08 | Mythic | Standard | — | — |
| 2X2 #460 | 2022-07-08 | Mythic | Inverted | — | — |
| PLST #MMQ-246 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — |
| SLD #1369 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — |
| SLD #1369 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — |
| J18 #8 | 2018-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo | — | — |
| MMQ #246 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — |
| MMQ #246 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — |
TMC #133 
2X2 #147 
PLST #MMQ-246 
SLD #1369 
J18 #8 
MMQ #246 Food Chain in Commander
Food Chain is the #2,092 most-played card on EDHREC, down 19 places over the last 30 days.
Food Chain FAQ
How much is Food Chain worth?
Food Chain is worth about $48.46 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $40.18 to $423.00 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Food Chain legal in Commander?
Yes — Food Chain is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Food Chain been reprinted?
Yes — Food Chain has been reprinted 10 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Food Chain expensive?
Food Chain holds a $48.46 price because even with 10 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.