Grim Contest (153)
FRF · Fate Reforged · common
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | common |
| Colors | B, G |
| EDHREC rank | 19753 |
Choose target creature you control and target creature an opponent controls. Each of those creatures deals damage equal to its toughness to the other.
The invader hoped he could survive the beast's jaws and emerge through its rotting skin.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.20 | $0.36 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.20 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.04 | $0.27 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | $0.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | — | $0.08 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.04 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2014-11-24: If either target is an illegal target as Grim Contest tries to resolve, neither creature will deal or be dealt damage.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 残酷死斗 |
| Chinese Traditional | 殘酷死鬥 |
| French | Sinistre épreuve |
| German | Finsteres Kräftemessen |
| Italian | Macabro Conflitto |
| Japanese | 無残な競争 |
| Korean | 절망적인 일전 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Provação Cruel |
| Russian | Мрачный Поединок |
| Spanish | Lucha siniestra |