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Contested War Zone
MBS · Mirrodin Besieged #144 · Rare · released 2011-02-04
Land
Whenever a creature deals combat damage to you, that creature's controller gains control of this land.
{T}: Add {C}.
{1}, {T}: Attacking creatures get +1/+0 until end of turn.
Contested War Zone is a rare land from Mirrodin Besieged (2011). It has been printed 5 times across 2 sets, from 2011 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.33 to $4.86 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.30
USD Foil$0.88
Format legality
Where you can play Contested War Zone in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.33 to $4.86 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mirrodin Besieged at $0.33.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrodin Besieged This page | 144 | Rare | $0.33 | $0.88 |
| Edge of Eternities: Stellar Sights | 143 | Rare | — | $4.86 |
| Edge of Eternities: Stellar Sights | 98 | Rare | — | $4.00 |
| Edge of Eternities: Stellar Sights | 53 | Rare | $1.24 | $1.87 |
| Edge of Eternities: Stellar Sights | 8 | Rare | $0.36 | $0.55 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2011-06-01The last activated ability affects all attacking creatures, not just those you control.
- 2011-06-01The word “you” in a permanent’s trigger condition always refers to the permanent’s current controller.
- 2011-06-01Gaining control of Contested War Zone doesn’t cause it to tap or untap.
- 2011-06-01In some multiplayer formats, creatures controlled by different players may deal combat damage to you simultaneously. If this happens, you control each triggered ability and can put them on the stack in any order. The last ability to resolve will determine who ends up controlling Contested War Zone.
Frequently asked questions
Is Contested War Zone legal in Commander?
Yes — Contested War Zone is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Contested War Zone legal in?
Contested War Zone is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Contested War Zone been printed?
Contested War Zone has been printed 5 times across 2 sets, from 2011 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Contested War Zone?
The cheapest printing is Mirrodin Besieged (#144) at about $0.33.
Who illustrated Contested War Zone?
This printing of Contested War Zone was illustrated by Scott Chou.