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Chain of Vapor Mystery Booster 2 MTG card
MB2 #156 · Art by Carl Critchlow
MB2 set symbol, UncommonMystery Booster 2#156Uncommon

Chain of Vapor

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TCGplayer market · MB2 #156 nonfoil
$6.22 +13.9% +$0.76, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−25.8%
EDHREC rank
#994 Down 8 in 30 days
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Chain of Vapor Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.22, up 13.9% over 7 days, down 25.8% over 30 days, down 65.7% over 90 days.

Chain of Vapor Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Chain of Vapor

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Chain of Vapor in Sealed Products

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Chain of Vapor Printings & Prices

Chain of Vapor has 7 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art and borderless treatments.

MB2 set symbol, UncommonMB2 #156
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ONS set symbol, UncommonONS #73
C16 set symbol, UncommonC16 #84
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2295
Borderless
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #135
Full Art
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #14
Full Art
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #256
Full Art

Sell Chain of Vapor: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
CoolStuffIncONS #73Foil
Card KingdomONS #73Foil
Card KingdomMB2 #156Foil
CoolStuffIncMB2 #156Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2295Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2295Foil

Chain of Vapor Rules Text & Legality

Chain of Vapor

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.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Chain of Vapor has been reprinted 7 times.

  • Oct 7, 2002ONS set symbol, UncommonOnslaughtONS #73
  • Oct 7, 2002ONS set symbol, UncommonOnslaught · foilONS #73
  • Nov 11, 2016C16 set symbol, UncommonCommander 2016C16 #84
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #2295
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2295
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, UncommonMystery Booster 2 · foilMB2 #156
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, UncommonMystery Booster 2MB2 #156

Chain of Vapor in Commander

Chain of Vapor is the #994 most-played card on EDHREC, down 8 places over the last 30 days.

#994 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 8 in 30 days

Chain of Vapor FAQ

How much is Chain of Vapor worth?

Chain of Vapor is worth about $6.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

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 7 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Chain of Vapor expensive?

Chain of Vapor holds a $6.22 price because Commander demand is high (#994 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Chain of Vapor?

Cards that fill a similar role include String of Disappearances, Void Snare, Stern Dismissal.