Quick Answer

Artifact Mutation is a rare Instant from C16 (C16) costing {R}{G}. Current price: $1.3 USD. Legal in Commander.

Artifact Mutation MTG card

Artifact Mutation

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target artifact. It can't be regenerated. Create X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens, where X is that artifact's mana value.

"From shards and splinters I call forth my living horde." —Molimo, maro-sorcerer

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 C16 C16 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

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$1.30
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$3.99
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€0.95
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Artifact Mutation? Basics

Artifact Mutation is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target artifact. It can't be regenerated. Create X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens, where X is that artifact's mana value."

How much mana does Artifact Mutation cost to cast? Basics

Artifact Mutation has a mana cost of {R}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Artifact Mutation's mana cost of {R}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Artifact Mutation has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Artifact Mutation's current oracle text is: "Destroy target artifact. It can't be regenerated. Create X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens, where X is that artifact's mana value."

What is the current price of Artifact Mutation? Pricing

The current market price for Artifact Mutation is approximately $1.3 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.95 EUR.

Where can I buy Artifact Mutation? Pricing

You can purchase Artifact Mutation from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Artifact Mutation legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Artifact Mutation in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Artifact Mutation legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Artifact Mutation in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Artifact Mutation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Artifact Mutation is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Artifact Mutation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Artifact Mutation in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Artifact Mutation legal in Legacy? Legality

Artifact Mutation is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Artifact Mutation legal in Vintage? Legality

Artifact Mutation is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Artifact Mutation legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Artifact Mutation in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Artifact Mutation from? Details

This printing of Artifact Mutation is from C16 (C16), with collector number 179.

Artifact Mutation may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Artifact Mutation's rarity? Details

Artifact Mutation is a rare card in C16.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Artifact Mutation? Details

Artifact Mutation was illustrated by Greg Staples.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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