Contamination
Contamination is a Rare Enchantment from Urza's Saga (123) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $16.84 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Contamination suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Contamination from Urza's Saga?
Contamination is a Enchantment in Urza's Saga numbered 123. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Contamination (123) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Contamination worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $16.84 for Contamination. Low and high spread runs $16.84 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $14.23; Normal: $16.84. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 123 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 123 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $16.84 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €14.23 |
| cardmarket | $14.23 |
| Normal | $16.84 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Contamination?
Contamination is a Rare printing in Urza's Saga. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 123 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1998.
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 Urza's Saga. Collector number 123 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1998.
Cactaur's take
Contamination (123) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Contamination is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $16.84 across finishes (cardmarket: $14.23; Normal: $16.84).
- 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 $16.84 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Contamination from Urza's Saga?
Contamination is a Rare Enchantment from Urza's Saga numbered 123 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 $16.84 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 Urza's Saga. 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.
Should I buy Contamination near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $16.84. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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