Repulsive Mutation

Murders at Karlov Manor (MKM) #227 · Uncommon · Instant

Mana cost: {X}{G}{U}

Put X +1/+1 counters on target creature you control. Then counter up to one target spell unless its controller pays mana equal to the greatest power among creatures you control.

"Remind me to send the biomancer team a gift basket."
—Olana, Simic field researcher

Illustrated by Filip Burburan · Released February 9, 2024

Prices

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $0.13 USD (18.6%) to $0.57 USD; low $0.53 USD, high $0.76 USD.

Printings

  1. Murders at Karlov Manor #227 (this printing) · Uncommon · 2024 · $0.57 USD

Legality

Rulings

  1. 2024-02-02 · wotc — If you control no creatures as Repulsive Mutation is resolving, the amount of mana the target spell's controller must pay to stop their spell from being countered is 0. That player can choose not to pay 0 mana; if they do, the spell will be countered.

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  4. The Swarmlord · in 8% of 40 decks
  5. Xyris, the Writhing Storm · in 6% of 48 decks

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