Contaminated Ground is a Common Enchantment-Aura from the 2013 Magic: The Gathering Gatecrash set, featuring artwork by Christine Choi.
Contaminated Ground
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Gatecrash
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Contaminated Ground, designated as card number 59 in the Gatecrash expansion, offers collectors a distinct piece of Magic: The Gathering history from 2013. This Common Enchantment-Aura allows players to enchant a land, transforming it into a Swamp while imposing a life loss cost on its controller upon tapping. The card’s design reflects the intricate world-building of the Gatecrash era, where factions clashed over urban dominance, making it a recognizable element for fans of the game’s lore. Artist Christine Choi’s contribution brings a unique visual identity to this card, appealing to those who appreciate the artistic diversity within the set. For collectors focused on building complete Gatecrash sets or exploring the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a fundamental component of the game's mechanical and narrative framework.
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Contaminated Ground
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Christine Choi
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
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Enchant land Enchanted land is a Swamp. Whenever enchanted land becomes tapped, its controller loses 2 life.
"No one cares about pollution until they can see it." —Gurras, Golgari rot farmer