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Contested War Zone Mirrodin Besieged MTG card
MBS #144 · Art by Scott Chou
MBS set symbol, RareMirrodin Besieged#144Rare

Contested War Zone

Land
TCGplayer market · MBS #144 nonfoil
$0.32 −3.0% −$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
0.0%
EDHREC rank
#14,733 Down 61 in 30 days
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Contested War Zone Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.32, down 3.0% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 14.3% over 90 days.

Contested War Zone Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Contested War Zone

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Contested War Zone in Sealed Products

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Contested War Zone Printings & Prices

Contested War Zone has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in galaxy foil, nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

MBS set symbol, RareMBS #144
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EOS set symbol, RareEOS #8
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EOS set symbol, RareEOS #53
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EOS set symbol, RareEOS #98
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EOS set symbol, RareEOS #143
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Sell Contested War Zone: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomEOS #143Galaxy Foil
Card KingdomEOS #98Galaxy Foil
Card KingdomEOS #53Foil
Card KingdomMBS #144Foil

Contested War Zone Rules Text & Legality

Contested War Zone

Whenever a creature deals combat damage to you, that creature's controller gains control of this land.

{T}: Add {C}.

{1}, {T}: Attacking creatures get +1/+0 until end of turn.

Contested War Zone is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Contested War Zone Rulings

  • Jun 1, 2011

    Gaining control of Contested War Zone doesn’t cause it to tap or untap.

  • Jun 1, 2011

    In some multiplayer formats, creatures controlled by different players may deal combat damage to you simultaneously. If this happens, you control each triggered ability and can put them on the stack in any order. The last ability to resolve will determine who ends up controlling Contested War Zone.

  • Jun 1, 2011

    The last activated ability affects all attacking creatures, not just those you control.

  • Jun 1, 2011

    The word “you” in a permanent’s trigger condition always refers to the permanent’s current controller.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Contested War Zone has been reprinted 8 times. The Edge of Eternities: Stellar Sights reprint cut the price 63% in 30 days.

  • Feb 4, 2011MBS set symbol, RareMirrodin BesiegedMBS #144
  • Feb 4, 2011MBS set symbol, RareMirrodin Besieged · foilMBS #144
  • Aug 1, 2025EOS set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities: Stellar Sights · Borderless, foilEOS #98
  • Aug 1, 2025EOS set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities: Stellar Sights · Borderless, foilEOS #53
  • Aug 1, 2025EOS set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities: Stellar Sights · Borderless, foilEOS #8
  • Aug 1, 2025EOS set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities: Stellar Sights · Borderless, foilEOS #143
  • Aug 1, 2025EOS set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities: Stellar Sights · BorderlessEOS #53
  • Aug 1, 2025EOS set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities: Stellar Sights · BorderlessEOS #8

Contested War Zone in Commander

Contested War Zone is the #14,733 most-played card on EDHREC, down 61 places over the last 30 days.

#14,733 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 61 in 30 days

Contested War Zone FAQ

How much is Contested War Zone worth?

Contested War Zone is worth about $0.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Contested War Zone legal in Commander?

Yes. Contested War Zone is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Contested War Zone been reprinted?

Yes. Contested War Zone has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Contested War Zone cheap?

Contested War Zone trades at about $0.32; 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,733 on EDHREC).