Contested Cliffs
Contested Cliffs Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Contested Cliffs is $0.77 (ONS #314), and the most expensive is $16.74 (ONS #314, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.77, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 6.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.77 (2026).
Contested Cliffs Printings & Prices
Contested Cliffs has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Contested Cliffs: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $12.00 cash for ONS #314 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | ONS #314 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #314 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #314 | Foil | $12.00 | $29.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #314 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #314 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $2.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #282 | Nonfoil | $0.36 | $1.79 | 80% |
| starcitygames | ONS #314 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | C13 #282 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Contested Cliffs Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {C}.
{R}{G}, {T}: Target Beast creature you control fights target creature an opponent controls. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
Contested Cliffs is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Contested Cliffs Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If either target is illegal when the ability resolves, it will do nothing.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Contested Cliffs has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C13 #282 | 2013-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #314 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #314 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
C13 #282 
ONS #314 Contested Cliffs in Commander
Contested Cliffs is the #10,066 most-played card on EDHREC, down 2 places over the last 30 days.
Contested Cliffs FAQ
How much is Contested Cliffs worth?
Contested Cliffs is worth about $0.77 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.77 to $16.74 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Contested Cliffs legal in Commander?
Yes — Contested Cliffs is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Contested Cliffs been reprinted?
Yes — Contested Cliffs has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Contested Cliffs cheap?
Contested Cliffs trades at about $0.77 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,066 on EDHREC).