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Chained to the Rocks
THS · Theros #4 · Rare · released 2013-09-27
{W}
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.)
Chained to the Rocks is a rare white enchantment from Theros (2013). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2013 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $3.17 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.31
USD Foil$3.17
Format legality
Where you can play Chained to the Rocks in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.31 to $3.17 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Theros at $0.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theros This page | 4 | Rare | $0.31 | $3.17 |
| Pioneer Masters | 9 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (7).
- 2013-09-15If the land Chained to the Rocks is enchanting stops being a Mountain or another player gains control of it, Chained to the Rocks will be put into its owner's graveyard when state-based actions are performed.
- 2013-09-15Chained 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.
- 2013-09-15If Chained to the Rocks leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, the target creature won't be exiled.
- 2013-09-15Auras 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.
- 2013-09-15If a creature token is exiled, it ceases to exist. It won't be returned to the battlefield.
- 2013-09-15The 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.
- 2013-09-15In 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chained to the Rocks legal in Commander?
Yes — Chained to the Rocks is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Chained to the Rocks legal in?
Chained to the Rocks is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Chained to the Rocks been printed?
Chained to the Rocks has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2013 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Chained to the Rocks?
The cheapest printing is Theros (#4) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Chained to the Rocks?
This printing of Chained to the Rocks was illustrated by Aaron Miller.