Quick Answer

Chaotic Goo is a rare Creature — Ooze from SLD (SLD) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $1.9 USD. Legal in Commander.

Chaotic Goo MTG card

Chaotic Goo

Creature — Ooze

Card Text

This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may flip a coin. If you win the flip, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. If you lose the flip, remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature.

Card Stats

0/0 rare CMC: 4.0 SLD SLD 🎨 Gage Lindsten

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.90
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.58
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Cardmarket
€1.47
Foil
Buy
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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaotic Goo? Basics

Chaotic Goo is a Creature — Ooze card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may flip a coin. If you win the flip, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. If you lose the flip, remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature."

How much mana does Chaotic Goo cost to cast? Basics

Chaotic Goo has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Chaotic Goo's mana cost of {2}{R}{R} 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.

Chaotic Goo 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.

Chaotic Goo's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may flip a coin. If you win the flip, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. If you lose the flip, remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature."

What is the current price of Chaotic Goo? Pricing

The current market price for Chaotic Goo is approximately $1.9 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.58 EUR.

Where can I buy Chaotic Goo? Pricing

You can purchase Chaotic Goo 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.

Is Chaotic Goo legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chaotic Goo in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chaotic Goo legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Chaotic Goo in Modern is not available.

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

Is Chaotic Goo legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chaotic Goo 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 Chaotic Goo legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chaotic Goo in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Chaotic Goo legal in Legacy? Legality

Chaotic Goo is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chaotic Goo legal in Vintage? Legality

Chaotic Goo 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 Chaotic Goo legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chaotic Goo 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 Chaotic Goo from? Details

This printing of Chaotic Goo is from SLD (SLD), with collector number 1658.

Chaotic Goo may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chaotic Goo's rarity? Details

Chaotic Goo is a rare card in SLD.

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

Who illustrated Chaotic Goo? Details

Chaotic Goo was illustrated by Gage Lindsten.

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

What is Chaotic Goo's power and toughness? Details

Chaotic Goo is a 0/0 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (0) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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