Dracogenesis
Dracogenesis Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Dracogenesis is $11.91 (PTDM #105p, Promo Pack), and the most expensive is $129.54 (TDM #412, Showcase, Halo Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $12.19, down 5.8% over 7 days, down 8.4% over 30 days, up 2.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $40.12 (2025).
Dracogenesis Printings & Prices
Dracogenesis has 6 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil and halo foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell Dracogenesis: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $16.50 cash for TDM #402 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | TDM #412 | Halo Foil | $80.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TDM #412 | Halo Foil | $60.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TDM #402 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TDM #402 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #402 | Foil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #300 | Foil | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | TDM #300 | Foil | $12.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TDM #300 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #300 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | $17.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PTDM #105p | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $14.99 | 43% |
Dracogenesis Rules Text & Legality
You may cast Dragon spells without paying their mana costs.
Dracogenesis is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Dracogenesis Rulings
- Apr 4, 2025 If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, you must choose 0 as the value of X when casting it without paying its mana cost.
- Apr 4, 2025 If you cast a spell “without paying its mana cost,” you can’t choose to cast it for any alternative costs. You can, however, pay additional costs, such as kicker costs. If the spell has any mandatory additional costs those must be paid to cast the spell.
- Apr 4, 2025 Once you cast Dracogenesis, if it’s your turn, you’ll have priority immediately after it resolves. You can cast another spell before any player can attempt to remove Dracogenesis with spells or abilities.
- Apr 4, 2025 You must follow the normal timing permissions and restrictions of each Dragon spell you cast this way.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Dracogenesis has been reprinted 9 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm reprint cut the price 57% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDM #412 | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Showcase | $228.51 | $192.46 | $147.17 | $150.74 |
| TDM #300 | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Showcase | $29.21 | $22.69 | $16.06 | $7.38 |
| TDM #105 | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Standard | $40.78 | $22.43 | $17.68 | $6.82 |
| TDM #300 | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Showcase | $34.76 | $27.22 | $22.74 | $14.20 |
| PTDM #105s | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Prerelease | $30.00 | $32.32 | $31.30 | $28.72 |
| TDM #402 | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Showcase | $52.80 | $42.85 | $37.95 | $24.41 |
| TDM #105 | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Standard | $25.57 | $17.37 | $13.71 | $6.79 |
| PTDM #105p | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Promo Pack | — | $26.99 | $25.42 | $17.32 |
| PTDM #105p | 2025-04-11 | Mythic | Promo Pack | — | $35.00 | $35.00 | $21.60 |
TDM #412 
PTDM #105s Dracogenesis in Commander
Dracogenesis is the #2,378 most-played card on EDHREC, up 63 places over the last 30 days.
Dracogenesis FAQ
How much is Dracogenesis worth?
Dracogenesis is worth about $12.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $11.91 to $129.54 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Dracogenesis legal in Commander?
Yes — Dracogenesis is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Dracogenesis been reprinted?
Yes — Dracogenesis has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dracogenesis expensive?
Dracogenesis holds a $12.19 price because even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.