Quick Answer

Contempt is a common Enchantment — Aura from STH (STH) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Contempt MTG card

Contempt

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature When enchanted creature attacks, return it and this Aura to their owners' hands at end of combat.

"Predictable little man. In all these years you taught me so much yet learned so little." —Volrath, to Starke

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 STH STH 🎨 Val Mayerik
Enchant

Market Prices

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$0.14
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contempt? Basics

Contempt is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature When enchanted creature attacks, return it and this Aura to their owners' hands at end of combat."

How much mana does Contempt cost to cast? Basics

Contempt has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

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.

Contempt's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Contempt has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Contempt's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature When enchanted creature attacks, return it and this Aura to their owners' hands at end of combat."

What is the current price of Contempt? Pricing

The current market price for Contempt is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Contempt? Pricing

You can purchase Contempt 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.

Is Contempt legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Contempt in Standard is not available.

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

Is Contempt legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Contempt in Modern is not available.

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

Is Contempt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Contempt 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 Contempt legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Contempt in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Contempt legal in Legacy? Legality

Contempt is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Contempt legal in Vintage? Legality

Contempt 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 Contempt legal in Pauper? Legality

Contempt 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 Contempt from? Details

This printing of Contempt is from STH (STH), with collector number 27.

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

What is Contempt's rarity? Details

Contempt is a common card in STH.

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

Who illustrated Contempt? Details

Contempt was illustrated by Val Mayerik.

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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