Contagion Engine
Breaking News · #78

Contagion Engine

Contagion Engine is a Mythic Artifact from Breaking News (78) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {6}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $49.19 for ungraded copies.

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Rarity Mythic
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Who is this card for?

Contagion Engine suits collectors and players working on Breaking News who need the Mythic slot. Treat $49.19 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Contagion Engine from Breaking News?

Contagion Engine is a Artifact in Breaking News numbered 78. Mana cost {6}. Contagion Engine (78) is a chase-tier Mythic Artifact in Breaking News. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Breaking News.

What is Contagion Engine worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $49.19 for Contagion Engine. Low and high spread runs $49.19 to null. This printing is from Breaking News. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic. The set released in 2024.

SetBreaking News
Number78
RarityMythic
TCGPlayer USD$49.19
Cardmarket EUR
foil $49.19

How collectible is Contagion Engine?

Contagion Engine is a Mythic printing in Breaking News. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Breaking News. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Contagion Engine?

Contagion Engine lists as Artifact with keywords Proliferate. Artist: Magnus Jansson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Breaking News. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic.

Cactaur's take

Contagion Engine (78) is a chase-tier Mythic Artifact in Breaking News. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Contagion Engine is catalogued as Mythic Artifact in Breaking News, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $49.19.
  • Mana cost {6} and type line Artifact 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 $49.19 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Contagion Engine from Breaking News?

Contagion Engine is a Mythic Artifact from Breaking News numbered 78 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Contagion Engine worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $49.19 for ungraded Contagion Engine. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Contagion Engine?

Contagion Engine is catalogued as Mythic in Breaking News. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Contagion Engine legal in Commander or Standard?

Contagion Engine shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Why does Contagion Engine trade at a premium?

Contagion Engine combines Mythic 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 Breaking News.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.