Quick Answer

Spontaneous Mutation is a common Enchantment — Aura from CMR (CMR) costing {U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Spontaneous Mutation MTG card

Spontaneous Mutation

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -X/-0, where X is the number of cards in your graveyard.

When the body turns, the mind soon follows.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Christopher Moeller
Enchant Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.04
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.03
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€0.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spontaneous Mutation? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -X/-0, where X is the number of cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Spontaneous Mutation cost to cast? Basics

Spontaneous Mutation has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Spontaneous Mutation's mana cost of {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.

Spontaneous Mutation has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Spontaneous Mutation's current oracle text is: "Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -X/-0, where X is the number of cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Spontaneous Mutation? Pricing

The current market price for Spontaneous Mutation is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.04 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Spontaneous Mutation? Pricing

You can purchase Spontaneous 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.

Spontaneous Mutation normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.04

Is Spontaneous Mutation legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Spontaneous Mutation legal in Modern? Legality

Spontaneous Mutation is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spontaneous Mutation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spontaneous 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 Spontaneous Mutation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Spontaneous Mutation is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Spontaneous Mutation legal in Legacy? Legality

Spontaneous Mutation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spontaneous Mutation legal in Vintage? Legality

Spontaneous 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 Spontaneous Mutation legal in Pauper? Legality

Spontaneous Mutation is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Spontaneous Mutation from? Details

This printing of Spontaneous Mutation is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 100.

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

What is Spontaneous Mutation's rarity? Details

Spontaneous Mutation is a common card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Spontaneous Mutation? Details

Spontaneous Mutation was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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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