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Contemplation Stronghold MTG card
STH #4 · Art by Brom
STH set symbol, UncommonStronghold#4Uncommon

Contemplation

Enchantment
Nonfoil
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EDHREC rank
#21,004 Down 62 in 30 days
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Contemplation Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 21.7% over 90 days.

Contemplation Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Contemplation

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Contemplation Printings & Prices

Contemplation has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

STH set symbol, UncommonSTH #4
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Contemplation Rules Text & Legality

Contemplation

Whenever you cast a spell, you gain 1 life.

"How fascinating it is to watch the machinations of one's own mind play themselves out." —Volrath

Contemplation is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Contemplation has been reprinted 1 time.

  • Mar 2, 1998STH set symbol, UncommonStrongholdSTH #4

Contemplation in Commander

Contemplation is the #21,004 most-played card on EDHREC, down 62 places over the last 30 days.

#21,004 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 62 in 30 days

Contemplation FAQ

How much is Contemplation worth?

Contemplation is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 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 $0.28; 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,004 on EDHREC).