Quick Answer

Game of Chaos is a rare Sorcery from 5ED (5ED) costing {R}{R}{R}. Current price: $10.35 USD. Legal in Commander.

Game of Chaos MTG card

Game of Chaos

Sorcery

Card Text

Flip a coin. If you win the flip, you gain 1 life and target opponent loses 1 life, and you decide whether to flip again. If you lose the flip, you lose 1 life and that opponent gains 1 life, and that player decides whether to flip again. Double the life stakes with each flip.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 5ED 5ED 🎨 Thomas Gianni

Market Prices

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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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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Game of Chaos? Basics

Game of Chaos is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flip a coin. If you win the flip, you gain 1 life and target opponent loses 1 life, and you decide whether to flip again. If you lose the flip, you lose 1 life and that opponent gains 1 life, and that player decides whether to flip again. Double the life stakes with each flip."

How much mana does Game of Chaos cost to cast? Basics

Game of Chaos has a mana cost of {R}{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.

Game of Chaos's mana cost of {R}{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.

Game of Chaos 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.

Game of Chaos's current oracle text is: "Flip a coin. If you win the flip, you gain 1 life and target opponent loses 1 life, and you decide whether to flip again. If you lose the flip, you lose 1 life and that opponent gains 1 life, and that player decides whether to flip again. Double the life stakes with each flip."

What is the current price of Game of Chaos? Pricing

The current market price for Game of Chaos is approximately $10.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.98 EUR.

Where can I buy Game of Chaos? Pricing

You can purchase Game of Chaos 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 Game of Chaos legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Game of Chaos in Standard is not available.

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

Is Game of Chaos legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Game of Chaos in Modern is not available.

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

Is Game of Chaos legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Game of Chaos 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 Game of Chaos legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Game of Chaos in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Game of Chaos legal in Legacy? Legality

Game of Chaos is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Game of Chaos legal in Vintage? Legality

Game of Chaos 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 Game of Chaos legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Game of Chaos 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 Game of Chaos from? Details

This printing of Game of Chaos is from 5ED (5ED), with collector number 232.

Game of Chaos may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Game of Chaos's rarity? Details

Game of Chaos is a rare card in 5ED.

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

Who illustrated Game of Chaos? Details

Game of Chaos was illustrated by Thomas Gianni.

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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