Contempt
Contempt is a Common Enchantment — Aura from Stronghold (27) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.14 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Contempt suits collectors and players working on Stronghold who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Contempt from Stronghold?
Contempt is a Enchantment — Aura in Stronghold numbered 27. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Contempt (27) from Stronghold should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Contempt worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.14 for Contempt. Low and high spread runs $0.14 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.15; Normal: $0.14. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Stronghold |
|---|---|
| Number | 27 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.14 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.15 |
| cardmarket | $0.15 |
| Normal | $0.14 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Contempt?
Contempt is a Common printing in Stronghold. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Contempt?
Contempt lists as Enchantment — Aura with keywords Enchant. Artist: Val Mayerik. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Contempt (27) from Stronghold should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Contempt is catalogued as Common Enchantment — Aura in Stronghold, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.14 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.15; Normal: $0.14).
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Enchantment — Aura 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Contempt from Stronghold?
Contempt is a Common Enchantment — Aura from Stronghold numbered 27 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Contempt worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.14 for ungraded Contempt. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Contempt?
Contempt is catalogued as Common in Stronghold. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Stronghold.
Is Contempt legal in Commander or Standard?
Contempt shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Contempt near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.14. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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