Artifact Mutation is a Rare Instant from the 2022 New Capenna Commander subset, card #326 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • New Capenna • Commander
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Artifact Mutation is a Rare Instant card from the 2022 New Capenna Commander subset, assigned card number 326 within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by José Parodi, this card features a mana cost of {R}{G} and a mana value of 2, utilizing both green and red colors in its identity. The card’s effect allows a player to destroy a target artifact, preventing regeneration, and then create X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens, where X represents the destroyed artifact's mana value. This mechanic provides a strategic advantage by converting an opponent's permanent into temporary creatures, offering a flexible response to artifact-heavy strategies. As part of the Commander subset, Artifact Mutation appeals to players and collectors interested in the Commander format's unique gameplay dynamics. The card’s rules text, paraphrased from its printed version, highlights its role as a removal spell that also generates board presence, a combination that is highly valued in many decks. Collectors often seek out cards from the New Capenna set for their artistic and thematic consistency, and Artifact Mutation fits well within that context. For those building collections of Magic: The Gathering cards, this card represents a specific point in the game's history, reflecting the design choices of the 2022 New Capenna release. Whether for gameplay utility or collection completeness, this card offers a distinct experience for players who enjoy interacting with artifacts in unique ways.
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Artifact Mutation
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
José Parodi
Card Stock
English
{R}{G}
Instant
G, R
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Destroy target artifact. It can't be regenerated. Create X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens, where X is that artifact's mana value.
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