Quick Answer

Chain of Acid is a uncommon Sorcery from ONS (ONS) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Commander.

Chain of Acid MTG card

Chain of Acid

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target noncreature permanent. Then that permanent's controller may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Ron Spencer

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.28
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TCGPlayer
$2.60
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
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Cardmarket
€0.36
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€3.16
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chain of Acid? Basics

Chain of Acid is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target noncreature permanent. Then that permanent's controller may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy."

How much mana does Chain of Acid cost to cast? Basics

Chain of Acid has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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 of Acid's mana cost of {3}{G} 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 of Acid 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 of Acid's current oracle text is: "Destroy target noncreature permanent. Then that permanent's controller may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy."

What is the current price of Chain of Acid? Pricing

The current market price for Chain of Acid is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Chain of Acid? Pricing

You can purchase Chain of Acid 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 of Acid normal: $0.28 | foil: $2.6

Is Chain of Acid legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chain of Acid in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chain of Acid legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Chain of Acid in Modern is not available.

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

Is Chain of Acid legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chain of Acid 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 of Acid legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chain of Acid in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Chain of Acid legal in Legacy? Legality

Chain of Acid is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chain of Acid legal in Vintage? Legality

Chain of Acid 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 of Acid legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chain of Acid 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 of Acid from? Details

This printing of Chain of Acid is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 252.

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

What is Chain of Acid's rarity? Details

Chain of Acid is a uncommon card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Chain of Acid? Details

Chain of Acid was illustrated by Ron Spencer.

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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