Magic: The Gathering · Shadowmoor · Common

Chainbreaker #249 Price

Chainbreaker (#249, Common) from Shadowmoor is worth $0.22 to $4.19 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.64.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $4.19
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €0.64
30-day change: 0.0%
Printings: 2

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Chainbreaker prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$4.19	€0.64
Normal	$0.22	€0.13

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Shadowmoor
Card number: 249
Rarity: Common
Released: May 2, 2008
Illustrator: Jeff Miracola
Power / toughness: 3/3
Type line: Artifact Creature — Scarecrow
Rules text: Chainbreaker comes into play with two -1/-1 counters on it.
3, T: Remove a -1/-1 counter from target creature.
Flavor text: Scarecrows deemed too malevolent to roam free are shackled to boulders or dolmen stones. Their animosity usually outlives the chains.

Chainbreaker: common questions

How much is Chainbreaker #249 worth?

Chainbreaker (#249, Common) from Shadowmoor is worth $0.22 to $4.19 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.64.

What set is Chainbreaker from?

Chainbreaker is card 249 in Shadowmoor, released May 2, 2008. Its rarity is Common. Illustrated by Jeff Miracola.

Is Chainbreaker going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $4.19 (September 6, 2026) to $4.19 (October 4, 2026), a change of 0.0%. The 30-day low was $4.19 and the high $4.19.

How do I check what my Chainbreaker is worth?

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