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Spontaneous Generation Mercadian Masques MTG card
MMQ #274 · Art by Alan Pollack
MMQ set symbol, RareMercadian Masques#274Rare

Spontaneous Generation

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · MMQ #274 nonfoil
$3.88 −1.0% −$0.04, 7 days
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−0.5%
EDHREC rank
#18,141 Down 139 in 30 days
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Spontaneous Generation Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.88, down 1.0% over 7 days, down 0.5% over 30 days, up 7.8% over 90 days.

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Spontaneous Generation in Sealed Products

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Spontaneous Generation Printings & Prices

Spontaneous Generation has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Spontaneous Generation Rules Text & Legality

Spontaneous Generation

Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token for each card in your hand.

Saprolings always thrive on the ruins of others, and Mercadia ruins more than most.

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

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Spontaneous Generation has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Oct 4, 1999MMQ set symbol, RareMercadian MasquesMMQ #274
  • Oct 4, 1999MMQ set symbol, RareMercadian Masques · foilMMQ #274

Spontaneous Generation in Commander

Spontaneous Generation is the #18,141 most-played card on EDHREC, down 139 places over the last 30 days.

#18,141 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 139 in 30 days

Spontaneous Generation FAQ

How much is Spontaneous Generation worth?

Spontaneous Generation is worth about $3.88 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Spontaneous Generation legal in Commander?

Yes. Spontaneous Generation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Spontaneous Generation been reprinted?

Yes. Spontaneous Generation has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Spontaneous Generation cheap?

Spontaneous Generation trades at about $3.88; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,141 on EDHREC).