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Mystic Genesis
INSTANT Uncommon
Modern Masters 2017 EDHREC #18,548
$0.17
-5.6%
7 days
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Mystic Genesis Price Summary
Mystic Genesis's current headline price is $0.17.
Mystic Genesis Printings & Prices
2 printings
Mystic Genesis has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Mystic Genesis: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #174 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #180 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #180 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #174 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Mystic Genesis Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Counter target spell. Create an X/X green Ooze creature token, where X is that spell's mana value.
""The Simic can grow anything out of a puddle of sludge. I just hope they never join forces with the Golgari."
—Teysa Karlov, Grand Envoy of Orzhov"
Mystic Genesis is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Mystic Genesis Rulings
2 most recent
- Mar 14, 2017 If the target spell is an illegal target when Mystic Genesis tries to resolve, Mystic Genesis won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won’t get an Ooze token.
- Mar 14, 2017 You may target a spell that can’t be countered. When Mystic Genesis resolves, the target spell will be unaffected, but you’ll still get an Ooze token.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Mystic Genesis has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM3 #174 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #174 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| GTC #180 | 2013-02-01 | Rare | Standard |
| GTC #180 | 2013-02-01 | Rare | Standard |
GTC #180 Mystic Genesis in Commander
Mystic Genesis is the #18,548 most-played card on EDHREC, up 241 places over the last 30 days.
Mystic Genesis FAQ
How much is Mystic Genesis worth?
Mystic Genesis is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Mystic Genesis legal in Commander?
Yes — Mystic Genesis is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Mystic Genesis been reprinted?
Yes — Mystic Genesis has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mystic Genesis cheap?
Mystic Genesis trades at about $0.17 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,548 on EDHREC).