Contaminated Ground (GTC #59) MTG

Contaminated Ground is a common printing from Gatecrash (GTC #59), a Enchantment — Aura. Illustrated by Christine Choi.

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Enchant land

Enchanted land is a Swamp.

Whenever enchanted land becomes tapped, its controller loses 2 life.

"No one cares about pollution until they can see it."
—Gurras, Golgari rot farmer

As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.16, foil $0.76 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

June 15, 2010 — The enchanted land loses its existing land types and any abilities printed on it. It now has the land type Swamp and has the ability to tap to add {B}. Contaminated Ground doesn't change the enchanted land's name or whether it's legendary, basic, or snow.
June 15, 2010 — Contaminated Ground's last ability triggers whenever the enchanted land becomes tapped for any reason, not just when it's tapped for mana.
June 15, 2010 — If, while casting a spell or activating an ability, the enchanted land's controller taps the land for mana to pay for it, Contaminated Ground's ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of that spell or ability. Contaminated Ground's ability will resolve first.
June 15, 2010 — On the other hand, the enchanted land's controller may tap the land for mana, let Contaminated Ground's ability trigger and go on the stack, then spend that mana to cast an instant or activate an ability in response. In that case, that instant or ability will resolve first.

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