◆
Decktrove
Contagion
ALL · Alliances #45 · Uncommon · released 1996-06-10
{3}{B}{B}
Instant
You may pay 1 life and exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Distribute two -2/-1 counters among one or two target creatures.
Contagion is an uncommon black instant from Alliances (1996). It has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 1996 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $1.85 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$1.90
Format legality
Where you can play Contagion in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.31 to $1.85 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $0.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliances This page | 45 | Uncommon | $1.85 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | js45 | Uncommon | $0.45 | — |
| Deckmasters | 2 | Uncommon | $1.04 | — |
| Masters Edition | 64 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 62485 | Rare | — | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 126 | Uncommon | $0.31 | — |
More from Alliances
Frequently asked questions
Is Contagion legal in Commander?
Yes — Contagion is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Contagion legal in?
Contagion is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Contagion been printed?
Contagion has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 1996 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Contagion?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#126) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Contagion?
This printing of Contagion was illustrated by Mike Raabe.