Contamination
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this enchantment unless you sacrifice a creature.
If a land is tapped for mana, it produces B instead of any other type and amount.
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Legality
9 formatsB/R history
Rulings
3- 2004-10-04
External effects that generate more mana still generate their additional mana as directed without being affected by this card. Effects which generate more mana based on what type of mana the land produces will be affected in color but not in amount.
- 2004-10-04
The second ability of this card is a replacement effect, not a triggered ability.
- 2004-10-04
You choose whether to sacrifice a creature or not on resolution. If not, then you sacrifice Contamination. You can choose to not sacrifice even if you no longer control Contamination on resolution.
Versions
3| Set | No. | Year | Rarity | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2Mystery Booster 2 | 178 | 2024 | Rare | Stephen Daniele |
| PLSTThe List | MX-25722 | 2020 | Rare | Stephen Daniele |
| USGUrza's Saga | 123 | 1998 | Rare | Stephen Daniele |
In sealed products
Pull odds for signed-in users| Product | Set | Chance | Expected copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Amsterdam 2026 Bundle · Box set | SLD | ||
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Las Vegas 2026 Bundle · Box set | SLD | ||
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Atlanta 2025 Bundle · Box set | SLD | ||
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Las Vegas 2025 Bundle · Box set | SLD | ||
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Chicago 2025 Bundle · Box set | SLD | ||
| Mystery Booster 2 Booster Box · Booster box | MB2 | ||
| Mystery Booster 2 Booster Pack · Booster pack | MB2 | ||
| Secret Lair Festival in a Box Las Vegas 2024 Bundle · Box set | SLD |
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| Urzas Saga Booster Box · Booster box | USG | ||
| Urzas Saga Tournament Pack · Limited kit | USG | ||
| Urzas Saga Booster Pack · Booster pack | USG |