Artifact Mutation
Artifact Mutation Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Artifact Mutation is $2.13 (C20 #203), and the most expensive is $45.93 (INV #231, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.91, up 181.4% over 7 days, up 3.1% over 30 days, up 160.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.91 (2026).
Artifact Mutation Printings & Prices
Artifact Mutation has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Artifact Mutation: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $27.50 cash for INV #231 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | INV #231 | Foil | $27.50 | $54.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | INV #231 | Foil | $22.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | INV #231 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #269 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #269 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #269 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $6.99 | 57% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #269 | Foil | $2.00 | $7.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | INV #231 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $3.99 | 62% |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #203 | Nonfoil | $1.40 | $2.79 | 50% |
| starcitygames | INV #231 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
Artifact Mutation Rules Text & Legality
Destroy target artifact. It can't be regenerated. Create X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens, where X is that artifact's mana value.
Artifact Mutation is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Artifact Mutation Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 This spell is countered and you get no Saprolings if the artifact is an illegal target on resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Artifact Mutation has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCC #326 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #269 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Showcase |
| SLD #269 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Showcase |
| C20 #203 | 2020-04-17 | Rare | Standard |
| C16 #179 | 2016-11-11 | Rare | Standard |
| INV #231 | 2000-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| INV #231 | 2000-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
NCC #326 
SLD #269 
C20 #203 
C16 #179 
INV #231 Artifact Mutation in Commander
Artifact Mutation is the #2,417 most-played card on EDHREC, down 37 places over the last 30 days.
Artifact Mutation FAQ
How much is Artifact Mutation worth?
Artifact Mutation is worth about $5.91 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $2.13 to $45.93 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Artifact Mutation legal in Commander?
Yes — Artifact Mutation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Artifact Mutation been reprinted?
Yes — Artifact Mutation has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Artifact Mutation expensive?
Artifact Mutation holds a $5.91 price because even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.