Quick Answer

Contested Cliffs is a rare Land from C13 (C13). Current price: $0.76 USD. Legal in Commander.

Contested Cliffs MTG card

Contested Cliffs

Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. {R}{G}, {T}: Target Beast creature you control fights target creature an opponent controls. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)

Card Stats

rare C13 C13 🎨 Anthony S. Waters
Fight

Market Prices

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$0.76
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.54
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Cardmarket
€0.30
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contested Cliffs? Basics

Contested Cliffs is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. {R}{G}, {T}: Target Beast creature you control fights target creature an opponent controls. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)"

How much mana does Contested Cliffs cost to cast? Basics

Contested Cliffs 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.

Contested Cliffs'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.

Contested Cliffs 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.

Contested Cliffs's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. {R}{G}, {T}: Target Beast creature you control fights target creature an opponent controls. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)"

What is the current price of Contested Cliffs? Pricing

The current market price for Contested Cliffs is approximately $0.76 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.54 EUR.

Where can I buy Contested Cliffs? Pricing

You can purchase Contested Cliffs 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 Contested Cliffs legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Contested Cliffs in Standard is not available.

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

Is Contested Cliffs legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Contested Cliffs in Modern is not available.

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

Is Contested Cliffs legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Contested Cliffs 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 Contested Cliffs legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Contested Cliffs in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Contested Cliffs legal in Legacy? Legality

Contested Cliffs is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Contested Cliffs legal in Vintage? Legality

Contested Cliffs 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 Contested Cliffs legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Contested Cliffs in Pauper is not available.

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 Contested Cliffs from? Details

This printing of Contested Cliffs is from C13 (C13), with collector number 282.

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

What is Contested Cliffs's rarity? Details

Contested Cliffs is a rare card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Contested Cliffs? Details

Contested Cliffs was illustrated by Anthony S. Waters.

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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