Contradict
DTKDragons of Tarkir/#49/2015Common
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.12
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.04TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 20.0%90d▼ 55.6%
90d high
$0.09
90d low
$0.04
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.04
Dragons of Tarkir
- Down 20.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 56% below its 90 day high of $0.09.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 500% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell.
Draw a card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc25 Feb 2015
If the spell becomes an illegal target (because it’s left the stack, for example) when Contradict tries to resolve, Contradict won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won’t draw a card.
wotc25 Feb 2015
A spell that can’t be countered by spells and abilities is a legal target for Contradict. The spell won’t be countered when Contradict resolves, but you’ll draw a card.
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About this card
Contradict
Contradict is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{U}{U} (mana value 5). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.04 (down 20.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Contradict FAQ
How much is Contradict worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Contradict is $0.04. It is down 20.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.04 to $0.09.
What is the cheapest printing of Contradict?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Dragons of Tarkir at $0.04 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Contradict?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.14 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Contradict are there?
Contradict has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Contradict first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DTK #49, released 2015-03-27.
What is the newest printing of Contradict?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #DTK-49, released 2019-11-07.
Is there a foil version of Contradict?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.24 versus $0.04 for nonfoil, which is 500% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Contradict legal in Commander?
Yes, Contradict is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.