Tectonic Instability
| Name | Tectonic Instability |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment |
| Description | Whenever a land enters, tap all lands its controller controls. |
| Flavor | "Think of the problems we'll face if you uproot entire continents," said Urza. "I have," replied Teferi, "but the alternative is worse." |
| Artist | Rob Alexander |
| Set | Invasion #173 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Tectonic Instability
Tectonic Instability, Enchantment, designed by Rob Alexander first released in May, 2020 in the set Invasion. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 38.23.
This card would be beneficial in a red aggro deck looking to disrupt the opponent's mana base and slow down their tempo. However, there are better options like Blood Moon or Magus of the Moon that have a more powerful and immediate impact on the opponent's lands, making them more viable choices for competitive play. Tectonic Instability could still see play in casual decks or as a budget option for players looking to experiment with land disruption strategies.
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| 2024-08-01 | 28.26 ZAR | 50.92 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-08-05 | 28.26 ZAR | 51.01 ZAR | 1 |
| 2024-08-12 | 28.26 ZAR | 49.84 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-08-19 | 28.26 ZAR | 51.01 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-08-26 | 28.26 ZAR | 50.80 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-09-02 | 28.26 ZAR | 55.20 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-09-09 | 28.26 ZAR | 53.91 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-09-16 | 28.26 ZAR | 50.14 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-09-23 | 28.26 ZAR | 48.71 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-09-30 | 28.26 ZAR | 45.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-10-07 | 28.26 ZAR | 44.02 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-10-14 | 28.26 ZAR | 41.56 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-10-21 | 28.26 ZAR | 40.23 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-10-28 | 28.26 ZAR | 40.14 ZAR | 1 |
| 2024-11-06 | 28.26 ZAR | 38.85 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-11-11 | 28.26 ZAR | 37.48 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-11-18 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.25 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-11-25 | 28.26 ZAR | 35.80 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-02 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.61 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-09 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-19 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-23 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-30 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-01-01 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-01-06 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-01-13 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-01-20 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-01-27 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-02-03 | 28.26 ZAR | 36.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-02-10 | 35.23 ZAR | 41.53 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-02-18 | 61.70 ZAR | 61.70 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-04-27 | 51.64 ZAR | 51.64 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-04-28 | 51.51 ZAR | 51.51 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-05-06 | 51.56 ZAR | 51.56 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-05-12 | 51.35 ZAR | 51.35 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-05-19 | 51.40 ZAR | 51.40 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-05-28 | 48.84 ZAR | 48.84 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-06-03 | 45.83 ZAR | 45.83 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-06-10 | 45.13 ZAR | 45.13 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-06-17 | 47.88 ZAR | 47.88 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-06-23 | 104.83 ZAR | 50.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-07-01 | 53.14 ZAR | 53.14 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-07-08 | 52.09 ZAR | 52.09 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-07-15 | 52.36 ZAR | 52.36 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-07-22 | 54.29 ZAR | 54.29 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-07-29 | 130.26 ZAR | 54.18 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-08-05 | 234.38 ZAR | 54.28 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-08-12 | 51.63 ZAR | 51.63 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-08-18 | 49.32 ZAR | 49.32 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-08-25 | 49.27 ZAR | 49.27 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-02 | 84.05 ZAR | 51.51 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | 52.72 ZAR | 52.72 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-15 | 51.83 ZAR | 51.83 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | 59.27 ZAR | 59.27 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-29 | 63.08 ZAR | 63.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-06 | 173.24 ZAR | 69.36 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-13 | 77.16 ZAR | 77.16 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-20 | 70.07 ZAR | 70.07 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-27 | 74.24 ZAR | 74.24 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-11-03 | 75.03 ZAR | 75.03 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-11-10 | 68.99 ZAR | 68.99 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-11-18 | 69.08 ZAR | 69.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-11-24 | 69.79 ZAR | 69.79 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-03 | 73.53 ZAR | 73.53 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-08 | 79.47 ZAR | 79.47 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-15 | 88.80 ZAR | 88.80 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-22 | 89.89 ZAR | 89.89 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-29 | 99.34 ZAR | 99.34 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-01 | 97.91 ZAR | 97.91 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-05 | 95.05 ZAR | 95.05 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-13 | 87.45 ZAR | 87.45 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-20 | 82.29 ZAR | 82.29 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-26 | 76.87 ZAR | 76.87 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-02-02 | 71.85 ZAR | 71.85 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-09 | 67.69 ZAR | 67.69 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-16 | 59.31 ZAR | 59.31 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-23 | 53.01 ZAR | 53.01 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-03-02 | 50.63 ZAR | 50.63 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-03-10 | 59.12 ZAR | 59.12 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-03-16 | 63.23 ZAR | 63.23 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-02 | 75.70 ZAR | 75.70 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-07 | 71.40 ZAR | 71.40 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-14 | 64.87 ZAR | 64.87 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 56.66 ZAR | 56.66 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-30 | 56.71 ZAR | 56.71 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-05-05 | 48.09 ZAR | 48.09 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-05-14 | 44.99 ZAR | 44.99 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-05-20 | 45.36 ZAR | 45.36 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-05-25 | 40.90 ZAR | 40.90 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-01 | 39.61 ZAR | 39.61 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-08 | 38.51 ZAR | 38.51 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-15 | 34.72 ZAR | 34.72 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-23 | 33.42 ZAR | 33.42 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-29 | 31.31 ZAR | 31.31 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-07-06 | 31.41 ZAR | 31.41 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-07-13 | 33.75 ZAR | 33.75 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-07-20 | 37.98 ZAR | 37.98 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | 38.06 ZAR | 38.06 ZAR | 0 |
Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Tectonic Instability
What type of card is Tectonic Instability?
Tectonic Instability is a Enchantment card in Altered altered.
What does Tectonic Instability do?
Whenever a land enters, tap all lands its controller controls.
How much does Tectonic Instability cost?
Tectonic Instability currently starts at 38.23. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Tectonic Instability from?
Tectonic Instability was first released in the set Invasion, illustrated by Rob Alexander.
Is Tectonic Instability legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Tectonic Instability can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Tectonic Instability?
Cards similar to Tectonic Instability include Zo-Zu the Punisher, Tainted Aether, Seed the Land. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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