Quick Answer

Mutational Advantage is a rare Instant from PIP (PIP) costing {1}{G}{U}. Current price: $3.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mutational Advantage MTG card

Mutational Advantage

Instant

Card Text

Permanents you control with counters on them gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to those permanents this turn. Proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)

"Ow, my pipe!"

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Maxim Kostin
Proliferate

Market Prices

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$3.14
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TCGPlayer
$5.01
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$5.49
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$7.99
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Cardmarket
€6.03
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€8.35
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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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mutational Advantage? Basics

Mutational Advantage is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Permanents you control with counters on them gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to those permanents this turn. Proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)"

How much mana does Mutational Advantage cost to cast? Basics

Mutational Advantage has a mana cost of {1}{G}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U 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.

Mutational Advantage's mana cost of {1}{G}{U} 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.

Mutational Advantage has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Mutational Advantage's current oracle text is: "Permanents you control with counters on them gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to those permanents this turn. Proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)"

What is the current price of Mutational Advantage? Pricing

The current market price for Mutational Advantage is approximately $3.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.01 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €6.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Mutational Advantage? Pricing

You can purchase Mutational Advantage 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.

Mutational Advantage normal: $3.14 | foil: $5.01

Is Mutational Advantage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mutational Advantage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mutational Advantage legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mutational Advantage in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mutational Advantage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mutational Advantage 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 Mutational Advantage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mutational Advantage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mutational Advantage legal in Legacy? Legality

Mutational Advantage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mutational Advantage legal in Vintage? Legality

Mutational Advantage 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 Mutational Advantage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mutational Advantage 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 Mutational Advantage from? Details

This printing of Mutational Advantage is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 111.

Mutational Advantage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mutational Advantage's rarity? Details

Mutational Advantage is a rare card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Mutational Advantage? Details

Mutational Advantage was illustrated by Maxim Kostin.

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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