Unstable
268 cards · Un-set · released December 8, 2017
ustDifficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$3.86
Market average
Top Card
Swamp
$4.22
Rarity Tier
Overview
Unstable is a Magic: The Gathering Un-set, released December 8, 2017 with 268 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Unstable card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- players tracking rotating and eternal demand together
- people completing or pricing Unstable (268 cards, code ust)
- singles buyers focused on Unstable / Swamp
Skip if
- you will not check edition/treatment and still want “NM mythic” prices
- you expect every rare in the set to hold similar resale
Common mistakes
On Unstable, the usual miss is masterpiece / expedition / showcase foils treated like regular rares. Money still clusters around Unstable / Swamp; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Unstable (2017, 2010s Standard sets) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code ust before the art.
What to check first
First: frame type and treatment. On Unstable / Swamp, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Unstable checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Unstable right now is Swamp, with a market price around $4.22. Other standout cards include Island and Everythingamajig.
Cards from Unstable
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Adorable Kitten
Aerial Toastmaster
Amateur Auteur
Amateur Auteur
Old Guard
Incite Insight
Very Cryptic Command
Overt Operative
Bumbling Pangolin
Party Crasher
Druid of the Sacred Beaker
Serpentine
Angelic Rocket
Krark's Other Thumb
Watermarket
Guest List
Targeting Rocket
Thud-for-Duds
Top-Secret Tunnel
Tread Mill
Turbo-Thwacking Auto-Hammer
Twiddlestick Charger
Widget Contraption
Plains
Island
Swamp
Mountain
Forest
Tips to finish the set
To complete Unstable you'll need all 268 cards. Start with the commons and uncommons — they're cheap and fill most of the checklist — then chase the rares and mythics. Scanning as you sort lets Tappr flag the Unstable cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Unstable cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Swamp
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Unstable checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Unstable card and it identifies the exact printing, collector number, and current value instantly — no typing set codes or flipping through a price guide. Every scan can be saved straight into your digital Unstable binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Unstable?
Unstable contains 268 cards. It was released December 8, 2017.
02What is the most valuable card in Unstable?
Swamp is currently the most valuable Unstable card, trading around $4.22 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Unstable released?
Unstable was released December 8, 2017 (2017) as a Magic: The Gathering Un-set.
04How do I check Unstable card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Unstable printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Unstable price overview.
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