Genesis
Genesis Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Genesis is $0.49 (MH1 #166), and the most expensive is $80.00 (JUD #117, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.49, down 59.8% over 7 days, down 3.9% over 30 days, down 18.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.22 (2026).
Genesis Printings & Prices
Genesis has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and judge promo treatments.
Sell Genesis: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $66.00 cash for JUD #117 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | JUD #117 | Foil | $66.00 | $109.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | JUD #117 | Foil | $28.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J13 #5 | Foil | $6.90 | $10.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | WC02 #bk117sb | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $9.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | JUD #117 | Nonfoil | $4.30 | $8.49 | 49% |
| CoolStuffInc | JUD #117 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC02 #rl117 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $5.99 | 67% |
| Card Kingdom | SLC #2002 | Foil | $0.72 | $1.79 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #166 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH1 #166 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
Genesis Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of your upkeep, if this creature is in your graveyard, you may pay {2}{G}. If you do, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Genesis is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Genesis has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC #2002 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLC #2002 | 2022-11-01 | Rare | Borderless |
| MH1 #166 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard |
| MH1 #166 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard |
| J13 #5 | 2013-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo |
| WC02 #rl117 | 2002-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| WC02 #bk117sb | 2002-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| JUD #117 | 2002-05-27 | Rare | Standard |
| JUD #117 | 2002-05-27 | Rare | Standard |
SLC #2002 
MH1 #166 
J13 #5 
WC02 #rl117 
JUD #117 Genesis in Commander
Genesis is the #6,547 most-played card on EDHREC, down 173 places over the last 30 days.
Genesis FAQ
How much is Genesis worth?
Genesis is worth about $0.49 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.49 to $80.00 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Genesis legal in Commander?
Yes — Genesis is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Genesis been reprinted?
Yes — Genesis has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Genesis cheap?
Genesis trades at about $0.49 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,547 on EDHREC).