Magic: The Gathering

Steam-Powered

Unstable 161 • uncommon

Set: Unstable
Collector number: 161
Rarity: Uncommon
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Carl Critchlow
Market price: $0.18

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What it's worth

$0.18market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.14 – $0.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This creature card from the Unstable set is a unique inclusion that showcases the distinctive illustrative style of artist Carl Critchlow. As an uncommon card, it serves as a noteworthy piece for those looking to round out their collection with specific, character-focused artistry.

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What it does

5 generic mana:

Augment 4 generic mana (4 generic mana, Reveal this card from your hand: Combine it with target host. Augment only as a sorcery.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerNot legal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Steam-Powered was released in 2017 as part of the Unstable set for Magic: The Gathering. As a silver-bordered card, it was designed specifically for a 'Un-set'—a series intended for casual, humorous play rather than tournament legality. The set aimed to experiment with mechanics that broke the traditional rules of the game, utilizing an aesthetic of 'mad science' and steampunk whimsy that defined the world of Strefan and the contraption-themed gameplay of the expansion.

The card was illustrated by Carl Critchlow, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering universe known for his distinct, expressive character designs. Critchlow was tasked with visualizing a creature that embodied the chaotic, clockwork nature of Unstable's setting. His portrayal of the Steam-Powered creature emphasizes the mechanical, industrial nature of the card's theme, blending functional, gear-heavy anatomy with the lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek tone required for a set that prioritized fun over competitive rigidity.

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