Optical Optimizer #197 – Unstable (Uncommon)

Magic: The Gathering · Unstable · Uncommon

Optical Optimizer #197 Price

Optical Optimizer (#197, Uncommon) from Unstable is worth $0.18 to $4.72 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.84.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $4.72
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €0.84
30-day change: 0.0%
Printings: 2

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Optical Optimizer prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$4.72	€0.84
Normal	$0.18	€0.08

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Unstable
Card number: 197
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: December 8, 2017
Illustrator: Jason Felix
Type line: Artifact — Contraption
Rules text: Whenever you crank Optical Optimizer, until end of turn, target creature becomes an artifact in addition to its other types and gains "T: Draw a card."
WATERMARK: Order of the Widget

Optical Optimizer: common questions

How much is Optical Optimizer #197 worth?

Optical Optimizer (#197, Uncommon) from Unstable is worth $0.18 to $4.72 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.84.

What set is Optical Optimizer from?

Optical Optimizer is card 197 in Unstable, released December 8, 2017. Its rarity is Uncommon. Illustrated by Jason Felix.

Is Optical Optimizer going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $4.72 (September 5, 2026) to $4.72 (October 3, 2026), a change of 0.0%. The 30-day low was $4.72 and the high $4.72.

How do I check what my Optical Optimizer is worth?

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