Contemplation
Contemplation Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Contemplation is $0.23 (STH #4). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.23, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.26 (2026).
Contemplation Printings & Prices
Contemplation has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Contemplation: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.02 cash for STH #4; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 94% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STH #4 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| starcitygames | STH #4 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Contemplation Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast a spell, you gain 1 life.
Contemplation is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Contemplation has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| STH #4 | 1998-03-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
STH #4 Contemplation in Commander
Contemplation is the #20,604 most-played card on EDHREC, down 157 places over the last 30 days.
Contemplation FAQ
How much is Contemplation worth?
Contemplation is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026.
Is Contemplation legal in Commander?
Yes — Contemplation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Contemplation been reprinted?
Yes — Contemplation has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Contemplation cheap?
Contemplation trades at about $0.23 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,604 on EDHREC).