Contempt

STHStronghold/#27/1998Common
Colour IDMV 2
Contempt
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.09 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetSTH
Collector #27
Released1998-03-02
Raritycommon
ArtistVal Mayerik
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 11.1%90d▲ 42.9%
90d high
$0.20
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
Stronghold
  • Up 11.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.20.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
When enchanted creature attacks, return it and this Aura to their owners' hands at end of combat.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Contempt

Contempt is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (up 11.1% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Contempt FAQ

How much is Contempt worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Contempt is $0.20. It is up 11.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.20.
What is the cheapest printing of Contempt?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Stronghold at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What set was Contempt first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from STH #27, released 1998-03-02.
Is Contempt legal in Commander?
Yes, Contempt is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Contempt legal in Modern?
Contempt is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Contempt legal in Standard?
Contempt is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Contempt do?
Contempt is an Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant creature When enchanted creature attacks, return it and this Aura to their owners' hands at end of combat.".