Magic: The Gathering

Unstable Mutation

Ultimate Masters 80 • uncommon

Set: Ultimate Masters
Collector number: 80
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Slawomir Maniak
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$0.12market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.11 – $0.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

First appearing in the Mirage set, Unstable Mutation is a classic blue enchantment that reflects the game's early emphasis on high-risk, high-reward mechanics. This version from Ultimate Masters features modern art by Slawomir Maniak, providing a fresh aesthetic interpretation of the card's theme of temporary, self-consuming power.

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What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature gets +3/+3.

At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, put a -1/-1 counter on that creature.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Unstable Mutation was originally printed in the 1994 Arabian Nights expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed to reflect the set's Middle Eastern mythology and folklore themes. As a blue enchantment that grants significant power at the cost of durability, it became a staple of early aggressive blue decks, representing the high-risk, high-reward nature of chaotic magic within the game's mechanics.

The version from Ultimate Masters, released in 2018, features updated artwork by Slawomir Maniak. Maniak, a prominent illustrator for the game, opted for a visceral, dark fantasy aesthetic that emphasizes the grotesque physical transformation described by the card's effect. This reprint was well-received by players for its balance of nostalgia and modern technical artistry, serving as a functional update for both collectors and active deck builders.

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