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Contamination
USG · Urza's Saga #123 · Rare · released 1998-10-12
{2}{B}
Enchantment
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this enchantment unless you sacrifice a creature.
If a land is tapped for mana, it produces {B} instead of any other type and amount.
Contamination is a rare black enchantment from Urza's Saga (1998). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 1998 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $5.07 to $35.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$17.80
Format legality
Where you can play Contamination 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 (3)
Prices range from $5.07 to $35.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $5.07.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Saga This page | 123 | Rare | $17.81 | — |
| The List | USG-123 | Rare | $12.43 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 178 | Rare | $5.07 | $35.99 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2004-10-04The second ability of this card is a replacement effect, not a triggered ability.
- 2004-10-04External effects that generate more mana still generate their additional mana as directed without being affected by this card. Effects which generate more mana based on what type of mana the land produces will be affected in color but not in amount.
- 2004-10-04You choose whether to sacrifice a creature or not on resolution. If not, then you sacrifice Contamination. You can choose to not sacrifice even if you no longer control Contamination on resolution.
Frequently asked questions
Is Contamination legal in Commander?
Yes — Contamination is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Contamination legal in?
Contamination is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Contamination been printed?
Contamination has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 1998 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Contamination?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#178) at about $5.07.
Who illustrated Contamination?
This printing of Contamination was illustrated by Stephen Daniele.