Quick Answer

Chef's Kiss is a rare Instant from MH2 (MH2) costing {1}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chef's Kiss MTG card

Chef's Kiss

Instant

Card Text

Gain control of target spell that targets only a single permanent or player. Copy it, then reselect the targets at random for the spell and the copy. The new targets can't be you or a permanent you control.

"Cooked to perfection, of course."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 MH2 MH2 🎨 Iain McCaig

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.20
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TCGPlayer
$0.35
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.24
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Cardmarket
€0.35
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chef's Kiss? Basics

Chef's Kiss is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Gain control of target spell that targets only a single permanent or player. Copy it, then reselect the targets at random for the spell and the copy. The new targets can't be you or a permanent you control."

How much mana does Chef's Kiss cost to cast? Basics

Chef's Kiss has a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Chef's Kiss's mana cost of {1}{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.

Chef's Kiss 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.

Chef's Kiss's current oracle text is: "Gain control of target spell that targets only a single permanent or player. Copy it, then reselect the targets at random for the spell and the copy. The new targets can't be you or a permanent you control."

What is the current price of Chef's Kiss? Pricing

The current market price for Chef's Kiss is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Chef's Kiss? Pricing

You can purchase Chef's Kiss 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.

Chef's Kiss normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.35

Is Chef's Kiss legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chef's Kiss in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chef's Kiss legal in Modern? Legality

Chef's Kiss is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chef's Kiss legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chef's Kiss 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 Chef's Kiss legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chef's Kiss in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Chef's Kiss legal in Legacy? Legality

Chef's Kiss is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chef's Kiss legal in Vintage? Legality

Chef's Kiss 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 Chef's Kiss legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chef's Kiss 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 Chef's Kiss from? Details

This printing of Chef's Kiss is from MH2 (MH2), with collector number 120.

Chef's Kiss may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chef's Kiss's rarity? Details

Chef's Kiss is a rare card in MH2.

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

Who illustrated Chef's Kiss? Details

Chef's Kiss was illustrated by Iain McCaig.

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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