Chain of Vapor
Commander 2016 · #84

Chain of Vapor

Chain of Vapor is a Uncommon Instant from Commander 2016 (84) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $16.12 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $16.12
Cardmarket trend €8.90
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Chain of Vapor suits collectors and players working on Commander 2016 who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Chain of Vapor from Commander 2016?

Chain of Vapor is a Instant in Commander 2016 numbered 84. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Chain of Vapor (84) is a format-relevant Instant in Commander 2016 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Chain of Vapor worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $16.12 for Chain of Vapor. Low and high spread runs $16.12 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $8.90; Normal: $16.12. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 84 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2016
Number84
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$16.12
Cardmarket EUR€8.90
cardmarket $8.90
Normal $16.12

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Chain of Vapor?

Chain of Vapor is a Uncommon printing in Commander 2016. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 84 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Chain of Vapor?

Chain of Vapor lists as Instant. Artist: Svetlin Velinov. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 84 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Chain of Vapor (84) is a format-relevant Instant in Commander 2016 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Chain of Vapor is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Commander 2016, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $16.12 across finishes (cardmarket: $8.90; Normal: $16.12).
  • Mana cost {U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $16.12 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Chain of Vapor from Commander 2016?

Chain of Vapor is a Uncommon Instant from Commander 2016 numbered 84 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Chain of Vapor worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $16.12 for ungraded Chain of Vapor. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Chain of Vapor?

Chain of Vapor is catalogued as Uncommon in Commander 2016. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Chain of Vapor legal in Commander or Standard?

Chain of Vapor shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Chain of Vapor near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $16.12. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.