Quick Answer

Bane's Contingency is a uncommon Instant from CLB (CLB) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bane's Contingency MTG card

Bane's Contingency

Instant

Card Text

Counter target spell. If that spell targets a commander you control, instead counter that spell, scry 2, then draw a card.

"My whims dictate the fate of nations. Your pitiful mortal magic is no more significant than a gnat buzzing in my ear."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Hector Ortiz
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Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.24
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$0.69
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$0.79
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€0.20
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bane's Contingency? Basics

Bane's Contingency is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target spell. If that spell targets a commander you control, instead counter that spell, scry 2, then draw a card."

How much mana does Bane's Contingency cost to cast? Basics

Bane's Contingency has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Bane's Contingency's mana cost of {1}{U}{U} 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.

Bane's Contingency 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.

Bane's Contingency's current oracle text is: "Counter target spell. If that spell targets a commander you control, instead counter that spell, scry 2, then draw a card."

What is the current price of Bane's Contingency? Pricing

The current market price for Bane's Contingency is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Bane's Contingency? Pricing

You can purchase Bane's Contingency 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.

Bane's Contingency normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.24

Is Bane's Contingency legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bane's Contingency in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bane's Contingency legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bane's Contingency in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bane's Contingency legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bane's Contingency 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 Bane's Contingency legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bane's Contingency in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bane's Contingency legal in Legacy? Legality

Bane's Contingency is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bane's Contingency legal in Vintage? Legality

Bane's Contingency 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 Bane's Contingency legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bane's Contingency 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 Bane's Contingency from? Details

This printing of Bane's Contingency is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 57.

Bane's Contingency may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bane's Contingency's rarity? Details

Bane's Contingency is a uncommon card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Bane's Contingency? Details

Bane's Contingency was illustrated by Hector Ortiz.

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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