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Contested Game Ball
ARTIFACT Uncommon
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan EDHREC #16,326
$0.21
+10.5%
7 days
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Contested Game Ball price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.21.
Contested Game Ball Price Summary
Contested Game Ball's current headline price is $0.21.
Contested Game Ball Printings & Prices
1 printings
Contested Game Ball has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Contested Game Ball: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LCI #251 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | LCI #251 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | LCI #251 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCI #251 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Contested Game Ball Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever you're dealt combat damage, the attacking player gains control of this artifact and untaps it.
{2}, {T}: Draw a card and put a point counter on this artifact. Then if it has five or more point counters on it, sacrifice it and create a Treasure token.
Contested Game Ball is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Contested Game Ball Rulings
3 most recent
- Nov 10, 2023 Contested Game Ball's triggered ability triggers only once whenever you're dealt combat damage, no matter how many creatures deal combat damage to you at the same time.
- Nov 10, 2023 If point counters are put on Contested Game Ball some way other than its last ability, you won't sacrifice it or create a Treasure token. The check for five or more point counters happens only as the activated ability resolves.
- Nov 10, 2023 In a Two-Headed Giant game, each player on the attacking team is an attacking player. When Contested Game Ball's first ability resolves, you'll choose which member of the attacking team gains control of it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Contested Game Ball has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCI #251 | 2023-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| LCI #251 | 2023-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
Contested Game Ball in Commander
Contested Game Ball is the #16,326 most-played card on EDHREC, down 373 places over the last 30 days.
Contested Game Ball FAQ
How much is Contested Game Ball worth?
Contested Game Ball is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Contested Game Ball legal in Commander?
Yes — Contested Game Ball is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Contested Game Ball been reprinted?
Yes — Contested Game Ball has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Contested Game Ball cheap?
Contested Game Ball trades at about $0.21 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,326 on EDHREC).