Quick Answer

Crush Contraband is a uncommon Instant from GRN (GRN) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crush Contraband MTG card

Crush Contraband

Instant

Card Text

Choose one or both — • Exile target artifact. • Exile target enchantment.

The Izzet mage knew she would neither get her thermoinverter back nor have the satisfaction of exploding it herself.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 GRN GRN 🎨 Jason A. Engle

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.39
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.60
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crush Contraband? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Choose one or both — • Exile target artifact. • Exile target enchantment."

How much mana does Crush Contraband cost to cast? Basics

Crush Contraband has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Crush Contraband's mana cost of {3}{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.

Crush Contraband has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Crush Contraband's current oracle text is: "Choose one or both — • Exile target artifact. • Exile target enchantment."

What is the current price of Crush Contraband? Pricing

The current market price for Crush Contraband is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Crush Contraband? Pricing

You can purchase Crush Contraband 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.

Crush Contraband normal: $0.11 | foil: $1.39

Is Crush Contraband legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Crush Contraband legal in Modern? Legality

Crush Contraband is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crush Contraband legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crush Contraband 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 Crush Contraband legal in Pioneer? Legality

Crush Contraband is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Crush Contraband legal in Legacy? Legality

Crush Contraband is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crush Contraband legal in Vintage? Legality

Crush Contraband 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 Crush Contraband legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crush Contraband 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 Crush Contraband from? Details

This printing of Crush Contraband is from GRN (GRN), with collector number 7.

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

What is Crush Contraband's rarity? Details

Crush Contraband is a uncommon card in GRN.

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

Who illustrated Crush Contraband? Details

Crush Contraband was illustrated by Jason A. Engle.

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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