Unstable Mutation
Revised Edition 86 • common
- Set
- Revised Edition
- Collector number
- 86
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $0.19
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Unstable Mutation was originally released in the 1994 Revised Edition of Magic: The Gathering, serving as one of the blue enchantment cards that allowed players to augment their creatures with temporary power boosts at a recurring cost. As a staple of the early card pool, it reflects the game's initial design philosophy of utilizing cumulative upkeep mechanics to balance powerful effects, forcing players to manage their mana resources carefully to keep their creatures from perishing over time.
The artwork was created by Christopher Rush, a foundational illustrator for the game who was known for his iconic contributions during its formative years. His aesthetic for this piece emphasized the volatile and transformative nature of blue magic, utilizing a distinct illustrative style that helped define the visual identity of the early sets. The card is widely recognized by enthusiasts for its classic border design and the specific mechanical constraints that characterized early competitive play.
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