Curse of Chains

SHMShadowmoor/#139/2008Common
Colour IDMV 2
Curse of Chains
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.18
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.31
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.59Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetSHM
Collector #139
Released2008-05-02
Raritycommon
ArtistDrew Tucker
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.31TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 6.9%90d▲ 6.9%
90d high
$0.32
90d low
$0.24
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.23
Ravnica: Clue Edition
  • Up 6.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 3% below its 90 day high of $0.32.
  • This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 1403% premium over nonfoil.
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PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Ravnica: Clue EditionCLU · #183 · 2024-02-23nonfoilcommon$0.23▲ 0.0%▲ 4.5%
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ShadowmoorSHM · #139 · 2008-05-02nonfoilcommon$0.31▲ 0.0%▲ 6.9%
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
At the beginning of each upkeep, tap enchanted creature.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Curse of Chains

Curse of Chains is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {1}{W/U} (mana value 2). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.31 (up 6.9% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Curse of Chains FAQ

How much is Curse of Chains worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Curse of Chains is $0.31. It is up 6.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.24 to $0.32.
What is the cheapest printing of Curse of Chains?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Ravnica: Clue Edition at $0.23 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Curse of Chains?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Shadowmoor at $0.31 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Curse of Chains are there?
Curse of Chains has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Curse of Chains first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SHM #139, released 2008-05-02.
What is the newest printing of Curse of Chains?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CLU #183, released 2024-02-23.
Is there a foil version of Curse of Chains?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $4.66 versus $0.31 for nonfoil, which is 1403% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Curse of Chains legal in Commander?
Yes, Curse of Chains is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.