Contemplation
STHStronghold/#4/1998Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
ManaPool$0.15
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.31
TCGplayer$0.29
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.29TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 3.6%30d▲ 3.6%90d▲ 20.8%
90d high
$0.29
90d low
$0.24
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.29
Stronghold
- Up 3.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.29.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Whenever you cast a spell, you gain 1 life.
Card capabilities
EnchantmentLife gain
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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Ranked by shared capabilities, colour identity, mana value and type. Never by strategic judgement.
Shares Enchantment, Life gainOverlapping colour identity
Shares Enchantment, Life gainOverlapping colour identity
Shares Enchantment, Life gainMV 4 vs 3
Shares Enchantment, Life gainMV 3 vs 3
Shares Enchantment, Life gainMV 3 vs 3
Shares Enchantment, Life gainMV 2 vs 3
Shares Enchantment, Life gainMV 4 vs 3
Shares Enchantment, Life gainMV 4 vs 3
About this card
Contemplation
Contemplation is an Enchantment, with mana cost {1}{W}{W} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.29 (up 3.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Contemplation FAQ
How much is Contemplation worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Contemplation is $0.29. It is up 3.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.24 to $0.29.
What is the cheapest printing of Contemplation?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Stronghold at $0.29 on TCGplayer.
What set was Contemplation first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from STH #4, released 1998-03-02.
Is Contemplation legal in Commander?
Yes, Contemplation is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Contemplation legal in Modern?
Contemplation is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Contemplation legal in Standard?
Contemplation is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Contemplation do?
Contemplation is an Enchantment with mana cost {1}{W}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever you cast a spell, you gain 1 life.".