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Chainflail Centipede is a common Artifact Creature — Equipment Insect from NEO (NEO) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chainflail Centipede MTG card

Chainflail Centipede

Artifact Creature — Equipment Insect

Card Text

Whenever this creature or equipped creature attacks, it gets +2/+0 until end of turn. Reconfigure {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 NEO NEO 🎨 Viko Menezes
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$0.05
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$0.07
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chainflail Centipede? Basics

Chainflail Centipede is a Artifact Creature — Equipment Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature or equipped creature attacks, it gets +2/+0 until end of turn. Reconfigure {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)"

How much mana does Chainflail Centipede cost to cast? Basics

Chainflail Centipede has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Chainflail Centipede's mana cost of {2}{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.

Chainflail Centipede has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Chainflail Centipede's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature or equipped creature attacks, it gets +2/+0 until end of turn. Reconfigure {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)"

What is the current price of Chainflail Centipede? Pricing

The current market price for Chainflail Centipede is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Chainflail Centipede? Pricing

You can purchase Chainflail Centipede 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.

Chainflail Centipede normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.07

Is Chainflail Centipede legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chainflail Centipede in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chainflail Centipede legal in Modern? Legality

Chainflail Centipede is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chainflail Centipede legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chainflail Centipede 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 Chainflail Centipede legal in Pioneer? Legality

Chainflail Centipede is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Chainflail Centipede legal in Legacy? Legality

Chainflail Centipede is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chainflail Centipede legal in Vintage? Legality

Chainflail Centipede 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 Chainflail Centipede legal in Pauper? Legality

Chainflail Centipede is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Chainflail Centipede from? Details

This printing of Chainflail Centipede is from NEO (NEO), with collector number 90.

Chainflail Centipede may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chainflail Centipede's rarity? Details

Chainflail Centipede is a common card in NEO.

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

Who illustrated Chainflail Centipede? Details

Chainflail Centipede was illustrated by Viko Menezes.

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

What is Chainflail Centipede's power and toughness? Details

Chainflail Centipede is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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