Quick Answer

Contaminated Aquifer is a common Land — Island Swamp from DMU (DMU). Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Contaminated Aquifer MTG card

Contaminated Aquifer

Land — Island Swamp

Card Text

({T}: Add {U} or {B}.) This land enters tapped.

The caves stretch farther than anyone knows, and the terrible legacy of Yawgmoth lurks in every shadow.

Card Stats

common DMU DMU 🎨 Robin Olausson

Market Prices

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$0.23
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.43
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Cardmarket
€0.85
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contaminated Aquifer? Basics

Contaminated Aquifer is a Land — Island Swamp card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({T}: Add {U} or {B}.) This land enters tapped."

How much mana does Contaminated Aquifer cost to cast? Basics

Contaminated Aquifer has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Contaminated Aquifer's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Contaminated Aquifer has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Contaminated Aquifer's current oracle text is: "({T}: Add {U} or {B}.) This land enters tapped."

What is the current price of Contaminated Aquifer? Pricing

The current market price for Contaminated Aquifer is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.43 EUR.

Where can I buy Contaminated Aquifer? Pricing

You can purchase Contaminated Aquifer from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Contaminated Aquifer normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.29

Is Contaminated Aquifer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Contaminated Aquifer in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Contaminated Aquifer legal in Modern? Legality

Contaminated Aquifer is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Contaminated Aquifer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Contaminated Aquifer is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Contaminated Aquifer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Contaminated Aquifer is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Contaminated Aquifer legal in Legacy? Legality

Contaminated Aquifer is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Contaminated Aquifer legal in Vintage? Legality

Contaminated Aquifer is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Contaminated Aquifer legal in Pauper? Legality

Contaminated Aquifer is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Contaminated Aquifer from? Details

This printing of Contaminated Aquifer is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 245.

Contaminated Aquifer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Contaminated Aquifer's rarity? Details

Contaminated Aquifer is a common card in DMU.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Contaminated Aquifer? Details

Contaminated Aquifer was illustrated by Robin Olausson.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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