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ContaminationHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Urza's Saga· October 12, 1998
Carte Magic Contamination

Contamination is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this enchantment unless you sacrifice a creature. If a land is tapped for mana, it produces {B} instead of any other type and amount.

How it works : Contamination

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    The second ability of this card is a replacement effect, not a triggered ability.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  2. #2· Wizards of the Coast

    External effects that generate more mana still generate their additional mana as directed without being affected by this card. Effects which generate more mana based on what type of mana the land produces will be affected in color but not in amount.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  3. #3· Wizards of the Coast

    You choose whether to sacrifice a creature or not on resolution. If not, then you sacrifice Contamination. You can choose to not sacrifice even if you no longer control Contamination on resolution.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Legal formats

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