Quick Answer

Darksteel Mutation is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from C13 (C13) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $1.69 USD. Legal in Commander.

Darksteel Mutation MTG card

Darksteel Mutation

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature is an Insect artifact creature with base power and toughness 0/1 and has indestructible, and it loses all other abilities, card types, and creature types.

Infinitely powerless.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 C13 C13 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren
Enchant

Market Prices

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$1.69
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$2.79
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€1.58
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€1.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darksteel Mutation? Basics

Darksteel Mutation is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature is an Insect artifact creature with base power and toughness 0/1 and has indestructible, and it loses all other abilities, card types, and creature types."

How much mana does Darksteel Mutation cost to cast? Basics

Darksteel Mutation has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Darksteel Mutation's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Darksteel 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.

Darksteel Mutation's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature is an Insect artifact creature with base power and toughness 0/1 and has indestructible, and it loses all other abilities, card types, and creature types."

What is the current price of Darksteel Mutation? Pricing

The current market price for Darksteel Mutation is approximately $1.69 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.58 EUR.

Where can I buy Darksteel Mutation? Pricing

You can purchase Darksteel 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 Darksteel Mutation legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Darksteel Mutation legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Darksteel Mutation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Darksteel 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 Darksteel Mutation legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Darksteel Mutation legal in Legacy? Legality

Darksteel Mutation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Darksteel Mutation legal in Vintage? Legality

Darksteel 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 Darksteel Mutation legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Darksteel 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 Darksteel Mutation from? Details

This printing of Darksteel Mutation is from C13 (C13), with collector number 9.

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

What is Darksteel Mutation's rarity? Details

Darksteel Mutation is a uncommon card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Darksteel Mutation? Details

Darksteel Mutation was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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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