Contagion
Contagion Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Contagion is $0.33 (MB2 #126), and the most expensive is $2.37 (ALL #45). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.33, down 87.1% over 7 days, up 6.5% over 30 days, down 13.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.58 (2026).
Contagion Printings & Prices
Contagion has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Contagion: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.72 cash for ALL #45; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALL #45 | Nonfoil | $0.72 | $1.79 | 60% |
| starcitygames | ALL #45 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DKM #2 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $0.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | MB2 #126 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| starcitygames | DKM #2 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #126 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.69 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #js45 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Contagion Rules Text & Legality
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.
Contagion is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Contagion has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #126 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.86 |
| DKM #2 | 2001-12-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| WC97 #js45 | 1997-08-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| ALL #45 | 1996-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
MB2 #126 
DKM #2 
WC97 #js45 
ALL #45 Contagion in Commander
Contagion is the #12,483 most-played card on EDHREC, down 152 places over the last 30 days.
Contagion FAQ
How much is Contagion worth?
Contagion is worth about $0.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.33 to $2.37 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Contagion legal in Commander?
Yes — Contagion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Contagion been reprinted?
Yes — Contagion has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Contagion cheap?
Contagion trades at about $0.33 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,483 on EDHREC).