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The 1999 Mercadian Masques Food Chain foil card from Magic: The Gathering. This rare enchantment features a mana cost of {2}{G} and is illustrated by Val Mayerik.

Food Chain

1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Mercadian Masques

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Product Overview

Description

The 1999 Mercadian Masques Food Chain foil card is a rare enchantment in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 246 and set code MMQ, this collectible features a mana value of 3 and a mana cost of {2}{G}. Val Mayerik provided the illustration for this version of the card. Collectors looking for specific set identities and treatments will find the Food Chain foil to be a distinct addition to any TCG collection. ## What is the mana cost of Food Chain? Food Chain has a mana cost of {2}{G}, requiring two generic mana and one green mana to cast. ## Who illustrated the Mercadian Masques version of Food Chain? The artwork for the Mercadian Masques edition of Food Chain was created by Val Mayerik. ## What is the mana value of Food Chain? Food Chain has a mana value of 3, which is calculated by adding the generic and colored mana requirements in its mana cost.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

1999

Series

Mercadian Masques

Card Number

#246

Featured Subject

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Featured

Food Chain

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Val Mayerik

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{2}{G}

Type

Enchantment

Color

G

Card Text

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Exile a creature you control: Add X mana of any one color, where X is 1 plus the exiled creature's mana value. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells.

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What is the mana cost of Food Chain?

Food Chain has a mana cost of {2}{G}, requiring two generic mana and one green mana to cast.

Who illustrated the Mercadian Masques version of Food Chain?

The artwork for the Mercadian Masques edition of Food Chain was created by Val Mayerik.

What is the mana value of Food Chain?

Food Chain has a mana value of 3, which is calculated by adding the generic and colored mana requirements in its mana cost.

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