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Genesis Modern Horizons MTG card
MH1 #166 · Art by Alayna Danner
MH1 set symbol, RareModern Horizons#166Rare

Genesis

Creature · Incarnation
TCGplayer market · MH1 #166 nonfoil
$0.58 +7.4% +$0.04, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+16.0%
EDHREC rank
#6,992 Down 145 in 30 days
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Genesis Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.58, up 7.4% over 7 days, up 16.0% over 30 days, up 18.4% over 90 days.

Genesis Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Genesis

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Genesis in Sealed Products

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Genesis Printings & Prices

Genesis has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and judge promo treatments.

MH1 set symbol, RareMH1 #166
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SLC set symbol, RareSLC #2002
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WC02 set symbol, RareWC02 #bk117sb
WC02 set symbol, RareWC02 #rl117
JUD set symbol, RareJUD #117
J13 set symbol, RareJ13 #5
Judge

Sell Genesis: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomJUD #117Foil
CoolStuffIncJUD #117Foil
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Card KingdomJUD #117Nonfoil
Card KingdomJ13 #5Foil
Card KingdomWC02 #bk117sbNonfoil
Card KingdomWC02 #rl117Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLC #2002Foil
CoolStuffIncMH1 #166Foil
Card KingdomMH1 #166Foil

Genesis Rules Text & Legality

Genesis

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.

"First through the Riftstone was Genesis—and the world was lifeless no more." —*Scroll of Beginnings*

Genesis is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Genesis has been reprinted 9 times.

  • May 27, 2002JUD set symbol, RareJudgmentJUD #117
  • May 27, 2002JUD set symbol, RareJudgment · foilJUD #117
  • Dec 1, 2002WC02 set symbol, RareWorld Championship Decks 2002WC02 #bk117sb
  • Dec 1, 2002WC02 set symbol, RareWorld Championship Decks 2002WC02 #rl117
  • Jan 1, 2013J13 set symbol, RareJudge Gift Cards 2013 · Judge Promo, foilJ13 #5
  • Jun 14, 2019MH1 set symbol, RareModern Horizons · foilMH1 #166
  • Jun 14, 2019MH1 set symbol, RareModern HorizonsMH1 #166
  • Nov 1, 2022SLC set symbol, RareSecret Lair Countdown · BorderlessSLC #2002
  • Nov 1, 2022SLC set symbol, RareSecret Lair Countdown · Borderless, foilSLC #2002

Genesis in Commander

Genesis is the #6,992 most-played card on EDHREC, down 145 places over the last 30 days.

#6,992 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 145 in 30 days

Genesis FAQ

How much is Genesis worth?

Genesis is worth about $0.58 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $0.58; 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,992 on EDHREC).