Unstable Footing · Compendium

Kicker (You may pay an additional 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.

Mox strategy

Unstable Footing's primary strength lies in flexible burn: it can prevent damage prevention or deal 5 direct damage if kicked, making it strong against control or life-gain decks. Best used in aggressive or burn decks aiming to close out games or break through fog effects. It synergizes well with decks that benefit from damage triggers (like Chandra planeswalkers or Young Pyromancer). Key gameplay mechanic: damage can't be prevented this turn, enabling reliable burn damage past common shields. Consider including multiple instants for surprise reach or to finish off opponents and planeswalkers efficiently.

Prices

$0.07market (USD)

USD$0.07

USD Foil$0.48

EUR€0.10

EUR Foil€0.63

MTGO Tix0.03 Tix

Format legality

standard—
pioneer—
modernLegal
legacyLegal
vintageLegal
commanderLegal
pauper—
brawl—
historic—
alchemy—
oathbreakerLegal

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