Contagion
Instant · Uncommon
Contagion is currently worth about $0.30 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
You may pay 1 life and exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Distribute two -2/-1 counters among one or two target creatures.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1996
- Artist
- Mike Raabe
Playability
#12463 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliances | 45 | Uncommon | $2.49 | — |
| Deckmasters | 2 | Uncommon | $0.95 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | js45 | Uncommon | $0.49 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 126 | Uncommon | $0.30 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 62485 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters Edition | 64 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Alliances #45 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $2.49 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$2.49 – $2.54 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Contagion worth?
Contagion is currently worth about $0.30 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.30 to $2.49 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Contagion printed in?
Contagion has been printed in 6 sets, including Alliances, Magic Online Promos, World Championship Decks 1997, Masters Edition, Deckmasters, Mystery Booster 2.
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Is Contagion legal in Commander?
Yes — Contagion is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Contagion legal in Modern?
Contagion is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Contagion on the Reserved List?
No — Contagion is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Alliances · Magic Online Promos · World Championship Decks 1997 · Masters Edition · Deckmasters · Mystery Booster 2
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