Chained to the Rocks
THSTheros/#4/2013Rare
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.48
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.28
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.28TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.5%30d▼ 9.7%90d▼ 12.5%
90d high
$0.35
90d low
$0.28
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.28
Theros
- Down 9.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 20% below its 90 day high of $0.35.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1032% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant Mountain you control
When this Aura enters, exile target creature an opponent controls until this Aura leaves the battlefield. (That creature returns under its owner's control.)
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Creature removalEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (7)
wotc15 Sept 2013
In a multiplayer game, if Chained to the Rocks's owner leaves the game, the exiled card will return to the battlefield. Because the one-shot effect that returns the card isn't an ability that goes on the stack, it won't cease to exist along with the leaving player's spells and abilities on the stack.
wotc15 Sept 2013
Chained to the Rocks's ability causes a zone change with a duration, a style of ability introduced in Magic 2014 that's somewhat reminiscent of older cards like Oblivion Ring. However, unlike Oblivion Ring, cards like Chained to the Rocks have a single ability that creates two one-shot effects: one that exiles the creature when the ability resolves, and another that returns the exiled card to the battlefield immediately after Chained to the Rocks leaves the battlefield.
wotc15 Sept 2013
If Chained to the Rocks leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, the target creature won't be exiled.
wotc15 Sept 2013
The exiled card returns to the battlefield immediately after Chained to the Rocks leaves the battlefield. Nothing happens between the two events, including state-based actions.
wotc15 Sept 2013
Auras attached to the exiled creature will be put into their owners' graveyards (unless they have bestow). Equipment attached to the exiled creature will become unattached and remain on the battlefield. Any counters on the exiled creature will cease to exist.
wotc15 Sept 2013
If a creature token is exiled, it ceases to exist. It won't be returned to the battlefield.
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About this card
Chained to the Rocks
Chained to the Rocks is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {W} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.28 (down 9.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Chained to the Rocks FAQ
How much is Chained to the Rocks worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Chained to the Rocks is $0.28. It is down 9.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.28 to $0.35.
What is the cheapest printing of Chained to the Rocks?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Theros at $0.28 on TCGplayer.
What set was Chained to the Rocks first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from THS #4, released 2013-09-27.
Is there a foil version of Chained to the Rocks?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $3.17 versus $0.28 for nonfoil, which is 1032% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Chained to the Rocks legal in Commander?
Yes, Chained to the Rocks is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Chained to the Rocks legal in Modern?
Yes, Chained to the Rocks is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Chained to the Rocks legal in Standard?
Chained to the Rocks is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Chained to the Rocks do?
Chained to the Rocks is an Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant Mountain you control When this Aura enters, exile target creature an opponent controls until this Aura leaves the battlefield. (That creature returns under its owner's control.)".