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Unstable Footing
INSTANT Uncommon
Zendikar EDHREC #23,663
$0.11
+0.0%
7 days
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Unstable Footing price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.11.
Unstable Footing Price Summary
Unstable Footing's current headline price is $0.11.
Unstable Footing Printings & Prices
1 printings
Unstable Footing has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Unstable Footing: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #153 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ZEN #153 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #153 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Unstable Footing Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Kicker {3}{R} (You may pay an additional {3}{R} as you cast this spell.)
Damage can't be prevented this turn. If this spell was kicked, it deals 5 damage to target player or planeswalker.
"A long way down is shorter than you think."
Unstable Footing is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Unstable Footing Rulings
5 most recent
- Nov 8, 2024 If a card or token enters as a copy of a permanent, the new permanent isn't kicked, even if the original was.
- Nov 8, 2024 If a spell's kicker cost was paid, the spell is "kicked."
- Nov 8, 2024 If you copy a kicked spell on the stack, the copy is also kicked. If the copied spell is a permanent spell, the token the copy of that spell becomes when it enters is also kicked.
- Nov 8, 2024 If you put a permanent with a kicker ability onto the battlefield without casting it, you can't kick it.
- Nov 8, 2024 The kicker ability doesn't let you pay a kicker cost more than once.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Unstable Footing has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZEN #153 | 2009-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ZEN #153 | 2009-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
Unstable Footing in Commander
Unstable Footing is the #23,663 most-played card on EDHREC, down 414 places over the last 30 days.
Unstable Footing FAQ
How much is Unstable Footing worth?
Unstable Footing is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Unstable Footing legal in Commander?
Yes — Unstable Footing is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Unstable Footing been reprinted?
Yes — Unstable Footing has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Unstable Footing cheap?
Unstable Footing trades at about $0.11 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,663 on EDHREC).