Quick Answer

Gore-House Chainwalker is a common Creature — Human Warrior from RTR (RTR) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gore-House Chainwalker MTG card

Gore-House Chainwalker

Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

Unleash (You may have this creature enter with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can't block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.)

If the pig's blood drips on you, you're next on the chain.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 RTR RTR 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott
Unleash

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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$0.14
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.26
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gore-House Chainwalker? Basics

Gore-House Chainwalker is a Creature — Human Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Unleash (You may have this creature enter with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can't block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

How much mana does Gore-House Chainwalker cost to cast? Basics

Gore-House Chainwalker has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Gore-House Chainwalker's mana cost of {1}{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.

Gore-House Chainwalker has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Gore-House Chainwalker's current oracle text is: "Unleash (You may have this creature enter with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can't block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Gore-House Chainwalker? Pricing

The current market price for Gore-House Chainwalker is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Gore-House Chainwalker? Pricing

You can purchase Gore-House Chainwalker 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.

Gore-House Chainwalker normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.14

Is Gore-House Chainwalker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gore-House Chainwalker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gore-House Chainwalker legal in Modern? Legality

Gore-House Chainwalker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gore-House Chainwalker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gore-House Chainwalker 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 Gore-House Chainwalker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gore-House Chainwalker is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gore-House Chainwalker legal in Legacy? Legality

Gore-House Chainwalker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gore-House Chainwalker legal in Vintage? Legality

Gore-House Chainwalker 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 Gore-House Chainwalker legal in Pauper? Legality

Gore-House Chainwalker 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 Gore-House Chainwalker from? Details

This printing of Gore-House Chainwalker is from RTR (RTR), with collector number 96.

Gore-House Chainwalker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gore-House Chainwalker's rarity? Details

Gore-House Chainwalker is a common card in RTR.

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

Who illustrated Gore-House Chainwalker? Details

Gore-House Chainwalker was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Gore-House Chainwalker's power and toughness? Details

Gore-House Chainwalker is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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