Quick Answer

Infernal Contract is a rare Sorcery from 6ED (6ED) costing {B}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Infernal Contract MTG card

Infernal Contract

Sorcery

Card Text

Draw four cards. You lose half your life, rounded up.

"But I signed nothing!" —Taraneh, Suq'Ata mage

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 6ED 6ED 🎨 Roger Raupp

Market Prices

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$0.44
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€0.93
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Infernal Contract? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Draw four cards. You lose half your life, rounded up."

How much mana does Infernal Contract cost to cast? Basics

Infernal Contract has a mana cost of {B}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Infernal Contract's mana cost of {B}{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.

Infernal Contract has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Infernal Contract's current oracle text is: "Draw four cards. You lose half your life, rounded up."

What is the current price of Infernal Contract? Pricing

The current market price for Infernal Contract is approximately $0.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.93 EUR.

Where can I buy Infernal Contract? Pricing

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

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

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

Is Infernal Contract legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Infernal Contract in Modern is not available.

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

Is Infernal Contract legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Infernal Contract 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 Infernal Contract legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Infernal Contract in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Infernal Contract legal in Legacy? Legality

Infernal Contract is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Infernal Contract legal in Vintage? Legality

Infernal Contract 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 Infernal Contract legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Infernal Contract 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 Infernal Contract from? Details

This printing of Infernal Contract is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 139.

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

What is Infernal Contract's rarity? Details

Infernal Contract is a rare card in 6ED.

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

Who illustrated Infernal Contract? Details

Infernal Contract was illustrated by Roger Raupp.

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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