Magic: The Gathering

Food Chain

Judge Gift Cards 2018 8 • rare

Set: Judge Gift Cards 2018
Collector number: 8
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: Craig J Spearing
Finish: Foil

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Market

What it's worth

$102.68market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$100.20 – $103.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card represents a significant piece within the judge gift series, serving as a distinct collector's item due to its limited distribution. Its inclusion in this specific set elevates it as a sought-after acquisition for those who value both the functional utility of the card and its curated, exclusive status.

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Card face

What it does

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.

Every predator is something else's prey.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricBanned
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Food Chain Judge Gift card was released in 2018 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Judge Reward program, an initiative designed to compensate high-level tournament officials for their time and dedication to the game. This card serves as a premium foil version of the powerful enchantment originally printed in the 2002 Mercadian Masques set, which is widely recognized for enabling iconic competitive combos.

The design of this printing features updated, distinct artwork that leans into the vibrant, surreal aesthetic often found in modern Magic: The Gathering card releases. By utilizing the 'Judge Promo' distribution channel, Wizards of the Coast provided a sought-after collectible that catered to players who value competitive history paired with high-end, exclusive artistic interpretations of classic game mechanics.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Collectors

Who's collecting this

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About

About Food Chain

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