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The 2023 Secret Lair Drop Mythic Rare Food Chain card (1369) offers a unique mana acceleration strategy for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.

Food Chain

2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop

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Product Overview

Description

The 2023 Secret Lair Drop edition of Food Chain stands as a significant addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Released as card number 1369, this Mythic Rare enchantment has earned a devoted following among players who value creative resource management. Unlike traditional mana sources, this card allows you to exile a creature you control to add an amount of mana equal to 1 plus its mana value. This generated mana is strictly reserved for casting creature spells, creating a dynamic engine that rewards early game investment with late-game power. Designed by Chris Seaman and Scott Okumura, this release captures the whimsical yet potent nature of the Secret Lair product line. The card’s green mana identity and three-mana cost make it a flexible inclusion in various formats. Collectors appreciate the card not just for its utility, but for its place within the Secret Lair universe, which often features unique artwork and themes unavailable in standard sets. The ability to convert lower-value creatures into substantial mana makes it a staple for decks seeking to flood the board with threats. Whether you are looking to enhance your gameplay strategy or expand your library with high-rarity cards, Food Chain provides a compelling option. Its mechanic encourages innovative deck building, allowing players to leverage their creature roster for explosive turns. As a Mythic Rare, it holds a prominent position in the hierarchy of card rarity, making it a desirable target for completionists and strategists alike. The card’s straightforward rules text belies its complex strategic potential, offering endless possibilities for those who master its unique interaction with the board state.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2023

Series

Secret Lair Drop

Card Number

#1369

Featured Subject

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Featured

Food Chain

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Mythic Rare

Artist

Chris Seaman & Scott Okumura

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

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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FAQ

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What is the mana cost and type of Food Chain?

Food Chain is a green Enchantment with a mana cost of {2}{G} and a mana value of 3. It belongs to the green mana color identity in Magic: The Gathering.

How does the Food Chain card mechanic work?

You can exile a creature you control to add X mana of any one color, where X is 1 plus the exiled creature's mana value. This mana can only be spent to cast creature spells.

What set and rarity is this card from?

This card is from the 2023 Secret Lair Drop set, designated by the set code SLD. It is printed as a Mythic Rare card with the number 1369.

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