The 2005 Magic: The Gathering Ninth Edition Contaminated Bond (120★) star foil, a distinctive enchantment card from a legendary set.
Contaminated Bond
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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The 2005 release of Magic: The Gathering Ninth Edition remains a cornerstone for enthusiasts of the trading card game, offering a comprehensive collection of staples from that era. This product is the Contaminated Bond, identified by card number 120★ in the set code 9ED. As a Common rarity card with a special Star foil treatment, it holds a unique place in the collector's mind, distinct from the standard print run. Contaminated Bond functions as an Enchantment — Aura with a mana cost of {1}{B}. The card allows players to enchant a creature, imposing a strategic drawback: whenever the enchanted creature attacks or blocks, its controller loses 3 life. This mechanical interaction makes it a memorable piece of the Ninth Edition landscape, often discussed in the context of the set's design philosophy and the black mana color identity. Collectors looking to complete their Ninth Edition roster or those who appreciate the specific Star foil variant will find this card essential. The artist Thomas M. Baxa contributed to the visual identity of this release, though the focus here is on the card's gameplay mechanics and its status within the 9ED catalog. Whether you are building a vintage collection or seeking specific parallel treatments, this card represents a tangible piece of Magic history.
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Contaminated Bond
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Thomas M. Baxa
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
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Enchant creature (Target a creature as you cast this. This card enters attached to that creature.) Whenever enchanted creature attacks or blocks, its controller loses 3 life.