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Artifact Mutation
INSTANT Rare
Commander 2020 EDHREC #2,539
$1.81
-1.1%
7 days
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Artifact Mutation price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.81.
Artifact Mutation Price Summary
Artifact Mutation's current headline price is $1.81.
Artifact Mutation Printings & Prices
5 printings
Artifact Mutation has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
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Sell Artifact Mutation: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | INV #231 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | INV #231 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | INV #231 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #269 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #269 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #269 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INV #231 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C16 #179 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | INV #231 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | INV #231 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Artifact Mutation Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Destroy target artifact. It can't be regenerated. Create X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens, where X is that artifact's mana value.
""There's nothing technology can build that nature can't eventually reclaim."
—Vivien Reid"
Artifact Mutation is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Artifact Mutation Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 This spell is countered and you get no Saprolings if the artifact is an illegal target on resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
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 
C16 #179 
INV #231 Artifact Mutation in Commander
Artifact Mutation is the #2,539 most-played card on EDHREC, down 122 places over the last 30 days.
Artifact Mutation FAQ
How much is Artifact Mutation worth?
Artifact Mutation is worth about $1.81 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
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 cheap?
Artifact Mutation trades at about $1.81 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.