Grim Contest
~$0.15 low · ~$0.33 high
Multicolor. Instant
Fate Reforged #153 · Illustrated by Phill Simmer
Fate Reforged #153 · Illustrated by Phill SimmerWhat is Grim Contest worth?
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Oracle text
Choose target creature you control and target creature an opponent controls. Each of those creatures deals damage equal to its toughness to the other.
The invader hoped he could survive the beast's jaws and emerge through its rotting skin.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Grim Contest
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #FRF-153· 2019common· Cardmarket €0.13 | common | $0.27 | No foil printing | €0.13 | |
 Fate Reforged frf #153· 2015common· Cardmarket €0.15 · €0.27 foil | common | $0.15 | $0.33 | €0.15€0.27 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2015
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #19,894 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Phill Simmer
Rulings (1)
2014-11-24
If either target is an illegal target as Grim Contest tries to resolve, neither creature will deal or be dealt damage.
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