Quick Answer

Contraband Livestock is a uncommon Instant from PLST (PLST) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Contraband Livestock MTG card

Contraband Livestock

Instant

Card Text

Exile target creature, then roll a d20. 1—9 | Its controller creates a 4/4 green Ox creature token. 10—19 | Its controller creates a 2/2 green Boar creature token. 20 | Its controller creates a 0/1 white Goat creature token.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Mark Behm

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contraband Livestock? Basics

Contraband Livestock is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile target creature, then roll a d20. 1—9 | Its controller creates a 4/4 green Ox creature token. 10—19 | Its controller creates a 2/2 green Boar creature token. 20 | Its controller creates a 0/1 white Goat creature token."

How much mana does Contraband Livestock cost to cast? Basics

Contraband Livestock has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Contraband Livestock's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Contraband Livestock 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.

Contraband Livestock's current oracle text is: "Exile target creature, then roll a d20. 1—9 | Its controller creates a 4/4 green Ox creature token. 10—19 | Its controller creates a 2/2 green Boar creature token. 20 | Its controller creates a 0/1 white Goat creature token."

What is the current price of Contraband Livestock? Pricing

The current market price for Contraband Livestock is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Contraband Livestock? Pricing

You can purchase Contraband Livestock 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 Contraband Livestock legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Contraband Livestock in Standard is not available.

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

Is Contraband Livestock legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Contraband Livestock in Modern is not available.

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

Is Contraband Livestock legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Contraband Livestock 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 Contraband Livestock legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Contraband Livestock in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Contraband Livestock legal in Legacy? Legality

Contraband Livestock is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Contraband Livestock legal in Vintage? Legality

Contraband Livestock 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 Contraband Livestock legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Contraband Livestock 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 Contraband Livestock from? Details

This printing of Contraband Livestock is from PLST (PLST), with collector number CLB-12.

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

What is Contraband Livestock's rarity? Details

Contraband Livestock is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Contraband Livestock? Details

Contraband Livestock was illustrated by Mark Behm.

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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