Quick Answer

Chain Assassination is a uncommon Instant from ACR (ACR) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chain Assassination MTG card

Chain Assassination

Instant

Card Text

Freerunning {1}{B} (You may cast this spell for its freerunning cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with an Assassin or commander.) Destroy target creature. If another creature died this turn, draw a card.

"Who needs stealth when there's no one left to raise the alarm?" —Jacob Frye

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 ACR ACR 🎨 Filipe Pagliuso
Freerunning

Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chain Assassination? Basics

Chain Assassination is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Freerunning {1}{B} (You may cast this spell for its freerunning cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with an Assassin or commander.) Destroy target creature. If another creature died this turn, draw a card."

How much mana does Chain Assassination cost to cast? Basics

Chain Assassination has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Chain Assassination's mana cost of {2}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Chain Assassination has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Chain Assassination's current oracle text is: "Freerunning {1}{B} (You may cast this spell for its freerunning cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with an Assassin or commander.) Destroy target creature. If another creature died this turn, draw a card."

What is the current price of Chain Assassination? Pricing

The current market price for Chain Assassination is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Chain Assassination? Pricing

You can purchase Chain Assassination from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Chain Assassination normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.13

Is Chain Assassination legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chain Assassination in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Chain Assassination legal in Modern? Legality

Chain Assassination is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Chain Assassination legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chain Assassination is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Chain Assassination legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chain Assassination in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Chain Assassination legal in Legacy? Legality

Chain Assassination is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Chain Assassination legal in Vintage? Legality

Chain Assassination is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Chain Assassination legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chain Assassination in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Chain Assassination from? Details

This printing of Chain Assassination is from ACR (ACR), with collector number 23.

Chain Assassination may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chain Assassination's rarity? Details

Chain Assassination is a uncommon card in ACR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Chain Assassination? Details

Chain Assassination was illustrated by Filipe Pagliuso.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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