Catalog details for the Contamination enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's The List series, featuring unique gameplay mechanics and collector identification.
Contamination
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Contamination, identified as card USG-123, is a distinct black Enchantment found within Magic: The Gathering's The List series, released in 2022. This product entry represents a specific iteration of the card, designed with a mana cost of {2}{B} and a mana value of 3, appealing to collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of the game's history. The card's effect creates a compelling tactical dilemma: during your upkeep, you must sacrifice a creature or sacrifice Contamination itself, while simultaneously forcing all tapped lands to produce only black mana. This unique interaction makes it a notable piece for enthusiasts of the game's complex rule sets. Art by Stephen Daniele, this release is part of The comprehensive catalog of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards. For investors and hobbyists alike, tracking specific card numbers like USG-123 ensures accurate identification and provenance within the broader market. Whether you are focusing on completing a specific set or exploring the strategic possibilities of black mana production, this card offers a tangible connection to the evolving landscape of Magic: The Gathering.
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Contamination
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Stephen Daniele
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Enchantment
B
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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.