Contaminated Ground

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Contaminated Ground

Enchantment — Aura
Enchant land
Enchanted land is a Swamp.
Whenever enchanted land becomes tapped, its controller loses 2 life.

 

"The Na Plateau is lost. Do not ask what happened, and never return there." —Nirthu, lone missionary

 

 

 

Legalities

Legal
Duel
Predh
Legacy
Modern
Pauper
Pioneer
Vintage
Commander
Oathbreaker
Paupercommander
Not Legal
Brawl
Penny
Future
Alchemy
Explorer
Historic
Standard
Timeless
Gladiator
Oldschool
Premodern
Standardbrawl

Rulings

2010-06-15

The enchanted land loses its existing land types and any abilities printed on it. It now has the land type Swamp and has the ability to tap to add . Contaminated Ground doesn't change the enchanted land's name or whether it's legendary, basic, or snow.

 

2010-06-15

Contaminated Ground's last ability triggers whenever the enchanted land becomes tapped for any reason, not just when it's tapped for mana.

 

2010-06-15

If, while casting a spell or activating an ability, the enchanted land's controller taps the land for mana to pay for it, Contaminated Ground's ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of that spell or ability. Contaminated Ground's ability will resolve first.

 

2010-06-15

On the other hand, the enchanted land's controller may tap the land for mana, let Contaminated Ground's ability trigger and go on the stack, then spend that mana to cast an instant or activate an ability in response. In that case, that instant or ability will resolve first.

 

Market Pricing

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Low$0.04
Median$0.25
High$8.00
Market$0.18
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Other Printings

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Gatecrash$0.13

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