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Food Chain
Price history
Food Chain price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $35.18.
Food Chain Price Summary
Food Chain's current headline price is $35.18.
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.
All finishes
Sell Food Chain: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #246 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #246 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J18 #8 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1369 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #246 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #460 | Etched | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1369 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #460 | Etched | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #147 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1369 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Food Chain Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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 | — | — |
| 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 
PLST #MMQ-246 
SLD #1369 
J18 #8 
MMQ #246 Food Chain in Commander
Food Chain is the #2,129 most-played card on EDHREC, down 37 places over the last 30 days.
Food Chain FAQ
How much is Food Chain worth?
Food Chain is worth about $35.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $35.18 price because even with 10 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.