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Contagion
INSTANT Uncommon
Mystery Booster 2 EDHREC #12,689
$0.31
+0.0%
7 days
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Contagion price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.31.
Contagion Price Summary
Contagion's current headline price is $0.31.
Contagion Printings & Prices
4 printings
Contagion has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Contagion: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | ALL #45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALL #45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DKM #2 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MB2 #126 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DKM #2 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #js45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #126 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #126 | Foil | — | — | — |
Contagion Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Contagion has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #126 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| DKM #2 | 2001-12-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| WC97 #js45 | 1997-08-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| ALL #45 | 1996-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
DKM #2 
WC97 #js45 
ALL #45 Contagion in Commander
Contagion is the #12,689 most-played card on EDHREC, down 206 places over the last 30 days.
Contagion FAQ
How much is Contagion worth?
Contagion is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $0.31 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,689 on EDHREC).