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Food Chain Double Masters 2022 MTG card
2X2 #147 · Art by Daarken
2X2 set symbol, MythicDouble Masters 2022#147Mythic

Food Chain

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TCGplayer market · 2X2 #147 nonfoil
$29.08 −2.0% −$0.58, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−8.7%
EDHREC rank
#2,149 Down 5 in 30 days
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Food Chain Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $29.08, down 2.0% over 7 days, down 8.7% over 30 days, down 40.0% over 90 days.

Food Chain Price History

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Food Chain in Sealed Products

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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.

TMC set symbol, MythicTMC #133
Borderless
2X2 set symbol, Mythic2X2 #147
Viewing
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #MMQ-246
Retro Frame
SLD set symbol, MythicSLD #1369
Borderless
2X2 set symbol, Mythic2X2 #460
Inverted
MMQ set symbol, RareMMQ #246
J18 set symbol, RareJ18 #8
Judge

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CoolStuffIncMMQ #246Foil
Card KingdomMMQ #246Foil
Card KingdomJ18 #8Foil
CoolStuffInc2X2 #460Etched
Card Kingdom2X2 #460Etched
CoolStuffInc2X2 #147Foil
CoolStuffIncMMQ #246Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1369Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1369Foil
Card Kingdom2X2 #147Foil

Food Chain Rules Text & Legality

Food Chain

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.

Every pizza is some teenager's prey.

Food Chain is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • Duel CommanderBanned
  • HistoricBanned
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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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.

  • Oct 4, 1999MMQ set symbol, RareMercadian MasquesMMQ #246
  • Oct 4, 1999MMQ set symbol, RareMercadian Masques · foilMMQ #246
  • Jan 1, 2018J18 set symbol, RareJudge Gift Cards 2018 · Judge Promo, foilJ18 #8
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, MythicSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1369
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, MythicSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1369
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #MMQ-246
  • Jul 8, 20222X2 set symbol, MythicDouble Masters 2022 · Inverted, etched2X2 #460
  • Jul 8, 20222X2 set symbol, MythicDouble Masters 20222X2 #147
  • Jul 8, 20222X2 set symbol, MythicDouble Masters 2022 · foil2X2 #147
  • Mar 6, 2026TMC set symbol, MythicTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eternal · Borderless, foilTMC #133

Food Chain in Commander

Food Chain is the #2,149 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.

#2,149 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 5 in 30 days

Food Chain FAQ

How much is Food Chain worth?

Food Chain is worth about $29.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $29.08 price because even with 10 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Food Chain?

Cards that fill a similar role include Metamorphosis, Phyrexian Altar, Ashnod's Altar.

Where is Food Chain banned?

Food Chain is banned in Duel Commander, Historic.

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