Contagion Engine
Artifact · Rare
Contagion Engine is currently worth about $11.72 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 2 copies.
When this artifact enters, put a -1/-1 counter on each creature target player controls. 4, T: Proliferate twice. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there. Then do it again.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 6
- Type line
- Artifact
- Keywords
- Proliferate
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2020
- Artist
- Daarken
Playability
#1814 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking News | 78 | Mythic | — | $52.04 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1095 | Rare | $18.24 | $18.96 |
| The List | SOM-145 | Rare | $16.42 | — |
| Scars of Mirrodin | 145 | Rare | $12.90 | $28.42 |
| Breaking News | 61 | Mythic | $11.72 | $16.74 |
Price intelligence
Breaking News #78 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $52.04 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$51.41 – $52.04 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Contagion Engine worth?
Contagion Engine is currently worth about $11.72 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $11.72 to $52.04 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Contagion Engine printed in?
Contagion Engine has been printed in 4 sets, including The List, Secret Lair Drop, Scars of Mirrodin, Breaking News.
Can I buy Contagion Engine on RareWell?
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Is Contagion Engine legal in Commander?
Yes — Contagion Engine is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Contagion Engine legal in Modern?
Yes — Contagion Engine is legal in Modern.
Is Contagion Engine on the Reserved List?
No — Contagion Engine is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: The List · Secret Lair Drop · Scars of Mirrodin · Breaking News
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