Quick Answer

Uncontrolled Infestation is a common Enchantment — Aura from SCG (SCG) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Uncontrolled Infestation MTG card

Uncontrolled Infestation

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant nonbasic land When enchanted land becomes tapped, destroy it.

The grounds of the Riptide Project are now populated only by slivers, broken beakers, and the lonely screeching of gulls.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 SCG SCG 🎨 Tony Szczudlo
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$0.65
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.59
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uncontrolled Infestation? Basics

Uncontrolled Infestation is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant nonbasic land When enchanted land becomes tapped, destroy it."

How much mana does Uncontrolled Infestation cost to cast? Basics

Uncontrolled Infestation has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Uncontrolled Infestation's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Uncontrolled Infestation 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.

Uncontrolled Infestation's current oracle text is: "Enchant nonbasic land When enchanted land becomes tapped, destroy it."

What is the current price of Uncontrolled Infestation? Pricing

The current market price for Uncontrolled Infestation is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.65 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Uncontrolled Infestation? Pricing

You can purchase Uncontrolled Infestation 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.

Uncontrolled Infestation normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.65

Is Uncontrolled Infestation legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Uncontrolled Infestation in Standard is not available.

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

Is Uncontrolled Infestation legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Uncontrolled Infestation in Modern is not available.

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

Is Uncontrolled Infestation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Uncontrolled Infestation 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 Uncontrolled Infestation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Uncontrolled Infestation in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Uncontrolled Infestation legal in Legacy? Legality

Uncontrolled Infestation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Uncontrolled Infestation legal in Vintage? Legality

Uncontrolled Infestation 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 Uncontrolled Infestation legal in Pauper? Legality

Uncontrolled Infestation 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 Uncontrolled Infestation from? Details

This printing of Uncontrolled Infestation is from SCG (SCG), with collector number 108.

Uncontrolled Infestation may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Uncontrolled Infestation's rarity? Details

Uncontrolled Infestation is a common card in SCG.

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

Who illustrated Uncontrolled Infestation? Details

Uncontrolled Infestation was illustrated by Tony Szczudlo.

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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