Contamination
Contamination is a Rare Enchantment from Mystery Booster 2 (178) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $38.70 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Contamination suits collectors and players working on Mystery Booster 2 who need the Rare slot. Treat $38.70 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Contamination from Mystery Booster 2?
Contamination is a Enchantment in Mystery Booster 2 numbered 178. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Contamination (178) is a chase-tier Rare Enchantment in Mystery Booster 2. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2.
What is Contamination worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $38.70 for Contamination. Low and high spread runs $38.70 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $6.02; foil: $38.70; Normal: $6.33. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mystery Booster 2 |
|---|---|
| Number | 178 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $38.70 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €6.02 |
| cardmarket | $6.02 |
| foil | $38.70 |
| Normal | $6.33 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Contamination?
Contamination is a Rare printing in Mystery Booster 2. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Contamination?
Contamination lists as Enchantment. Artist: Stephen Daniele. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2024.
Cactaur's take
Contamination (178) is a chase-tier Rare Enchantment in Mystery Booster 2. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Contamination is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Mystery Booster 2, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $38.70 across finishes (cardmarket: $6.02; foil: $38.70; Normal: $6.33).
- Mana cost {2}{B} and type line Enchantment help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $38.70 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Contamination from Mystery Booster 2?
Contamination is a Rare Enchantment from Mystery Booster 2 numbered 178 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Contamination worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $38.70 for ungraded Contamination. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Contamination?
Contamination is catalogued as Rare in Mystery Booster 2. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Contamination legal in Commander or Standard?
Contamination shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Contamination trade at a premium?
Contamination combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2.
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