Contract from Below
Contract from Below Price Summary
As of Jul 31, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Contract from Below is $0.50 (CEI #97), and the most expensive is $180.50 (LEB #97). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $180.50, up 8495.2% over 7 days, up 7747.8% over 30 days, up 7034.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $180.50 (2026).
Contract from Below Printings & Prices
Contract from Below has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Contract from Below: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1,200.00 cash for LEA #96; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #96 | Nonfoil | $1,200.00 | $2,399.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | LEA #96 | Nonfoil | $1,000.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | LEB #97 | Nonfoil | $240.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #97 | Nonfoil | $190.00 | $379.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | 2ED #97 | Nonfoil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #97 | Nonfoil | $13.20 | $32.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #97 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | $9.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | CED #97 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CEI #97 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #97 | Nonfoil | $3.80 | $7.49 | 49% |
Contract from Below Rules Text & Legality
Remove this card from your deck before playing if you're not playing for ante.
Discard your hand, ante the top card of your library, then draw seven cards.
Contract from Below is not legal in any of the major constructed formats.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Contract from Below has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUM #97 | 1994-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| 3ED #97 | 1994-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #97 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #97 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #97 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEB #97 | 1993-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| LEA #96 | 1993-08-05 | Rare | Standard |
SUM #97 
3ED #97 
CEI #97 
CED #97 
2ED #97 
LEB #97 
LEA #96 Contract from Below FAQ
How much is Contract from Below worth?
Contract from Below is worth about $180.50 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 31, 2026. Prices range from $2.08 to $180.50 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Contract from Below legal in Commander?
No — Contract from Below is not legal in any of the major constructed formats (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper).
Has Contract from Below been reprinted?
Yes — Contract from Below has been reprinted 7 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Contract from Below expensive?
Contract from Below holds a $180.50 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.