Decomposition
Enchantment — Aura · Uncommon
Decomposition is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Enchant black creature Enchanted creature has "Cumulative upkeep—Pay 1 life." (At the beginning of its controller's upkeep, that player puts an age counter on it, then sacrifices it unless they pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) When enchanted creature dies, its controller loses 2 life.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Enchantment — Aura
- Keywords
- Enchant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1996
- Artist
- Drew Tucker
Playability
#30119 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
If a permanent has multiple instances of cumulative upkeep, each triggers separately. However, the age counters are not connected to any particular ability; each cumulative upkeep ability will count the total number of age counters on the permanent at the time that ability resolves.
— wotc, 2013-04-15
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 212 | Uncommon | $0.14 | — |
Price intelligence
Mirage #212 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom(retail) | $0.35 | 2026-07-13 |
| Cardmarket(retail)EUR | €0.13 | 2026-07-13 |
| TCGplayer retail(retail) | $0.17 | 2026-07-13 |
| Scryfall estimate | $0.14 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.14 – $0.17 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Decomposition worth?
Decomposition is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Decomposition printed in?
Decomposition has been printed in 1 set, including Mirage.
Can I buy Decomposition on RareWell?
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Is Decomposition legal in Commander?
Yes — Decomposition is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Decomposition legal in Modern?
Decomposition is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Decomposition on the Reserved List?
No — Decomposition is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Decomposition?
Yes — Decomposition has 1 official ruling from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Mirage
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