Contested Game Ball
LCIThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan/#251/2023Uncommon
MV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.13
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 5.3%30d▲ 5.3%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.21
90d low
$0.19
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Up 5.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 5% below its 90 day high of $0.21.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 50% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Whenever you're dealt combat damage, the attacking player gains control of this artifact and untaps it.
, : Draw a card and put a point counter on this artifact. Then if it has five or more point counters on it, sacrifice it and create a Treasure token.
Keywords
Treasure
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (3)
wotc10 Nov 2023
Contested Game Ball's triggered ability triggers only once whenever you're dealt combat damage, no matter how many creatures deal combat damage to you at the same time.
wotc10 Nov 2023
If point counters are put on Contested Game Ball some way other than its last ability, you won't sacrifice it or create a Treasure token. The check for five or more point counters happens only as the activated ability resolves.
wotc10 Nov 2023
In a Two-Headed Giant game, each player on the attacking team is an attacking player. When Contested Game Ball's first ability resolves, you'll choose which member of the attacking team gains control of it.
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About this card
Contested Game Ball
Contested Game Ball is an Artifact, with mana cost {2} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (up 5.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Contested Game Ball FAQ
How much is Contested Game Ball worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Contested Game Ball is $0.20. It is up 5.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.19 to $0.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Contested Game Ball?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What set was Contested Game Ball first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LCI #251, released 2023-11-17.
Is there a foil version of Contested Game Ball?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.30 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 50% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Contested Game Ball legal in Commander?
Yes, Contested Game Ball is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Contested Game Ball legal in Modern?
Yes, Contested Game Ball is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Contested Game Ball legal in Standard?
Yes, Contested Game Ball is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Contested Game Ball do?
Contested Game Ball is an Artifact with mana cost {2}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever you're dealt combat damage, the attacking player gains control of this artifact and untaps it. {2}, {T}: Draw a card and put a point counter on this artifact. Then if it has five or more point counters on it, sacrifice it and create a Treasure token.".