Quick Answer

Contested War Zone is a rare Land from EOS (EOS). Current price: $0.34 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Contested War Zone MTG card

Contested War Zone

Land

Card Text

Whenever a creature deals combat damage to you, that creature's controller gains control of this land. {T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Attacking creatures get +1/+0 until end of turn.

Card Stats

rare EOS EOS 🎨 Josu Solano

Market Prices

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$0.34
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TCGPlayer
$0.57
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.29
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€0.80
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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
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contested War Zone? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature deals combat damage to you, that creature's controller gains control of this land. {T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Attacking creatures get +1/+0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Contested War Zone cost to cast? Basics

Contested War Zone 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 War Zone'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 War Zone 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 War Zone's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature deals combat damage to you, that creature's controller gains control of this land. {T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Attacking creatures get +1/+0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Contested War Zone? Pricing

The current market price for Contested War Zone is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.57 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Contested War Zone? Pricing

You can purchase Contested War Zone 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.

Contested War Zone normal: $0.34 | foil: $0.57

Is Contested War Zone legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Contested War Zone in Standard is not available.

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

Is Contested War Zone legal in Modern? Legality

Contested War Zone is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Contested War Zone legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Contested War Zone 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 War Zone legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Contested War Zone in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Contested War Zone legal in Legacy? Legality

Contested War Zone is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Contested War Zone legal in Vintage? Legality

Contested War Zone 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 War Zone legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Contested War Zone 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 War Zone from? Details

This printing of Contested War Zone is from EOS (EOS), with collector number 8.

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

What is Contested War Zone's rarity? Details

Contested War Zone is a rare card in EOS.

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

Who illustrated Contested War Zone? Details

Contested War Zone was illustrated by Josu Solano.

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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