Magic: The Gathering

Contempt

Stronghold 27 • common

Set: Stronghold
Collector number: 27
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Val Mayerik
Market price: $0.16

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What it's worth

$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.13 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common enchantment from its set, this card serves as a foundational piece for players looking to explore the mechanics and strategic depth of the game. Its inclusion in this specific collection offers a glimpse into the diverse array of effects that define the tabletop experience.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

When enchanted creature attacks, return it and this Aura to their owners' hands at end of combat.

"Predictable little man. In all these years you taught me so much yet learned so little."— Volrath, to Starke

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Contempt was released in 1998 as part of the Stronghold expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the second set in the Rath Cycle, Stronghold focused on the dark, industrial themes of the plane of Rath, introducing mechanics that emphasized aggression and resource management. The card itself represents the set's grittier aesthetic, fitting into a period where the game's lore was becoming increasingly narrative-driven and complex.

The artwork was provided by Val Mayerik, a prolific illustrator known for his contributions to Marvel Comics, including his co-creation of Howard the Duck. Mayerik brought his distinct comic-book sensibility to the card, emphasizing dramatic shadows and emotive character work that aligned with the high-fantasy, often visceral tone of the late nineties Magic art direction. The illustration serves as a quintessential example of the era's hand-painted aesthetic before the transition to fully digital media in later sets.

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About

About Contempt

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