Subcontract
~$0.09 low · ~$0.54 high
Black. Sorcery
Unstable #73 · Illustrated by Hector Ortiz
Unstable #73 · Illustrated by Hector OrtizWhat is Subcontract 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
A person outside the game looks at target opponent's hand and chooses a nonland card from it. That player discards that card.
Martha was in and out in exactly two minutes—thirty seconds to administer the poison plus a minute and a half to properly refold the napkins.
Format legality
The only printing of Subcontract
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Unstable ust #73· 2017common· Cardmarket €0.06 · €0.27 foil | common | $0.09 | $0.54 | €0.06€0.27 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2017
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 1
- Artist
- Hector Ortiz
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Unstable card (#73).
73 · C · EN
- 73Collector number, as Scryfall lists it. The printed form can differ on promos and special products.
- CCommon
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (3)
2018-01-19
It doesn’t have to be someone who plays Magic. This may be fun.
2018-01-19
You can choose any player not currently in your game. This includes people who used to be in your game but left it.
2018-01-19
If there’s no one around to make a decision, you can call or text someone if you need to. If there’s a physical action required, such as high-fiving, you’ll need someone there.
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