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The strategic impact of Darksteel Mutation from the 2017 Commander Anthology set. This enchantment offers a unique transformation effect for your Magic: The Gathering decks.

Darksteel Mutation

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Anthology

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Product Overview

Description

Darksteel Mutation stands as a pivotal enchantment in the Magic: The Gathering Commander Anthology collection, specifically identified as card number 9 in the 2017 release. As an Uncommon card within the CMA set, it continues to hold a steady place among collectors who appreciate its transformative gameplay mechanics. The card is designed to target any creature on the battlefield, fundamentally altering its nature by turning it into an Insect artifact creature with a base power and toughness of 0/1. This transformation grants the enchanted permanent indestructible status while stripping away all other abilities, card types, and creature types. The inclusion of the flavor text "Infinitely powerless" underscores the card's thematic role in neutralizing threats or repurposing opponents' resources for your own strategic advantage. Collectors often seek this card for its versatility in the Commander format, where its ability to neutralize powerful creatures without destroying them provides unique tactical options. The 2017 Commander Anthology set was curated to bring back fan-favorite cards, and Darksteel Mutation's enduring utility ensures it remains a relevant piece for both casual and competitive players. Its white mana cost makes it accessible for players building mono-white or multi-color decks that require creature control. For investors and hobbyists, the card represents a key component of the Commander Anthology series, offering a blend of nostalgia and mechanical depth. The card's design and rules text have been preserved faithfully in this reprint, allowing new generations of players to experience its iconic effect. Whether you are looking to complete a set or add a versatile control tool to your collection, this card offers significant value. The enduring appeal of this enchantment lies in its ability to shift the balance of the game, making it a sought-after addition for any serious collector's library.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Commander Anthology

Card Number

#9

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Daniel Ljunggren

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Enchantment — Aura

Color

W

Card Text

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Enchant creature Enchanted creature is an Insect artifact creature with base power and toughness 0/1 and has indestructible, and it loses all other abilities, card types, and creature types.

Infinitely powerless.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Darksteel Mutation do in gameplay?

Darksteel Mutation transforms an enchanted creature into a 0/1 Insect artifact creature with indestructible. It removes all other abilities, types, and characteristics from the creature, effectively neutralizing its original effects.

Is Darksteel Mutation a common or uncommon card?

In the 2017 Commander Anthology set, Darksteel Mutation is printed as an Uncommon rarity card. This rarity level indicates it appears less frequently than Commons but more often than Rares in booster packs.

What is the mana cost for Darksteel Mutation?

The mana cost for Darksteel Mutation is one white mana and one mana of any color. It is a white enchantment with a mana value of two, making it relatively easy to cast in the early game.

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