Grip of Chaos
Grip of Chaos Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Grip of Chaos is $4.55 (SCG #98), and the most expensive is $15.07 (SCG #98, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.55, down 0.9% over 7 days, down 0.7% over 30 days, down 11.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.78 (2024).
Grip of Chaos Printings & Prices
Grip of Chaos has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Grip of Chaos: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $14.00 cash for SCG #98 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SCG #98 | Foil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SCG #98 | Foil | $7.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SCG #98 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCG #98 | Nonfoil | $2.30 | $5.49 | 58% |
Grip of Chaos Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a spell or ability is put onto the stack, if it has a single target, reselect its target at random. (Select from among all legal targets.)
Grip of Chaos is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Grip of Chaos Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If there are multiple legal targets, it may still choose the original one.
- Oct 4, 2004 If there are no other legal targets, it keeps its target.
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability triggers when a spell or ability is put on the stack, and this target-changing ability itself goes on the stack. This means that the spell or ability keeps its original target until this ability resolves. You determine the new target when this ability resolves, at which time the set of legal targets may have changed.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Grip of Chaos has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCG #98 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard |
| SCG #98 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard |
SCG #98 Grip of Chaos in Commander
Grip of Chaos is the #11,089 most-played card on EDHREC, down 76 places over the last 30 days.
Grip of Chaos FAQ
How much is Grip of Chaos worth?
Grip of Chaos is worth about $4.55 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $4.55 to $15.07 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Grip of Chaos legal in Commander?
Yes — Grip of Chaos is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Grip of Chaos been reprinted?
Yes — Grip of Chaos has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Grip of Chaos cheap?
Grip of Chaos trades at about $4.55 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,089 on EDHREC).