Quick Answer

Contract Killing is a common Sorcery from J25 (J25) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Contract Killing MTG card

Contract Killing

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target creature. Create two Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

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Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 J25 J25 🎨 Winona Nelson
Treasure

Market Prices

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$0.11
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€0.14
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contract Killing? Basics

Contract Killing is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target creature. Create two Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

How much mana does Contract Killing cost to cast? Basics

Contract Killing has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Contract Killing's mana cost of {3}{B}{B} 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.

Contract Killing has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Contract Killing's current oracle text is: "Destroy target creature. Create two Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

What is the current price of Contract Killing? Pricing

The current market price for Contract Killing is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Contract Killing? Pricing

You can purchase Contract Killing 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 Contract Killing legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Contract Killing in Standard is not available.

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

Is Contract Killing legal in Modern? Legality

Contract Killing is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Contract Killing legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Contract Killing 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 Contract Killing legal in Pioneer? Legality

Contract Killing is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Contract Killing legal in Legacy? Legality

Contract Killing is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Contract Killing legal in Vintage? Legality

Contract Killing 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 Contract Killing legal in Pauper? Legality

Contract Killing 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 Contract Killing from? Details

This printing of Contract Killing is from J25 (J25), with collector number 413.

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

What is Contract Killing's rarity? Details

Contract Killing is a common card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Contract Killing? Details

Contract Killing was illustrated by Winona Nelson.

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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