Contamination
~$5.08 low · ~$35.99 high
Black. Enchantment
Mystery Booster 2 #178 · Illustrated by Stephen Daniele
Mystery Booster 2 #178 · Illustrated by Stephen DanieleWhat is Contamination worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this enchantment unless you sacrifice a creature.
If a land is tapped for mana, it produces instead of any other type and amount.
Format legality
All 3 printings of Contamination
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mystery Booster 2 mb2 #178· 2024rare· Cardmarket €6.14 · €23.64 foil | rare | $5.08 | $35.99 | €6.14€23.64 foil | |
 The List plst #USG-123· 2022Retro Framerare· Cardmarket €8.51 | rare | $12.35 | No foil printing | €8.51 | |
 Urza's Saga usg #123· 1998rare· Cardmarket €18.18 | rare | $17.81 | No foil printing | €18.18 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1998
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #7,934 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Stephen Daniele
Rulings (3)
2004-10-04
The second ability of this card is a replacement effect, not a triggered ability.
2004-10-04
You 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.
2004-10-04
External 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.
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