Chain of Plasma
ONSOnslaught/#193/2002Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.24
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.22
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.22TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.3%30d▼ 4.3%90d▼ 12.0%
90d high
$0.25
90d low
$0.21
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.22
Onslaught
- Down 4.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 12% below its 90 day high of $0.25.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 2832% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Chain of Plasma deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may discard a card. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.
Card capabilities
DiscardInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Chain of Plasma
Chain of Plasma is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{R} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.22 (down 4.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Chain of Plasma FAQ
How much is Chain of Plasma worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Chain of Plasma is $0.22. It is down 4.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.21 to $0.25.
What is the cheapest printing of Chain of Plasma?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Onslaught at $0.22 on TCGplayer.
What set was Chain of Plasma first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ONS #193, released 2002-10-07.
Is there a foil version of Chain of Plasma?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $6.45 versus $0.22 for nonfoil, which is 2832% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Chain of Plasma legal in Commander?
Yes, Chain of Plasma is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Chain of Plasma legal in Modern?
Chain of Plasma is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Chain of Plasma legal in Standard?
Chain of Plasma is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Chain of Plasma do?
Chain of Plasma is an Instant with mana cost {1}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Chain of Plasma deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may discard a card. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.".