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Grim Contest
INSTANT Common
Fate Reforged EDHREC #19,724
$0.18
-10.0%
7 days
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Grim Contest price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.18.
Grim Contest Price Summary
Grim Contest's current headline price is $0.18.
Grim Contest Printings & Prices
2 printings
Grim Contest has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Grim Contest: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FRF #153 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FRF #153 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #FRF-153 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Grim Contest Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Choose target creature you control and target creature an opponent controls. Each of those creatures deals damage equal to its toughness to the other.
"The invader hoped he could survive the beast's jaws and emerge through its rotting skin."
Grim Contest is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Grim Contest Rulings
1 most recent
- Nov 24, 2014 If either target is an illegal target as Grim Contest tries to resolve, neither creature will deal or be dealt damage.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Grim Contest has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #FRF-153 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| FRF #153 | 2015-01-23 | Common | Standard |
| FRF #153 | 2015-01-23 | Common | Standard |
PLST #FRF-153 Grim Contest in Commander
Grim Contest is the #19,724 most-played card on EDHREC, down 424 places over the last 30 days.
Grim Contest FAQ
How much is Grim Contest worth?
Grim Contest is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Grim Contest legal in Commander?
Yes — Grim Contest is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Grim Contest been reprinted?
Yes — Grim Contest has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Grim Contest cheap?
Grim Contest trades at about $0.18 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,724 on EDHREC).