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Spontaneous Generation
SORCERY Rare
Mercadian Masques EDHREC #17,872
$3.85
-1.0%
7 days
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Spontaneous Generation price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $3.85.
Spontaneous Generation Price Summary
Spontaneous Generation's current headline price is $3.85.
Spontaneous Generation Printings & Prices
1 printings
Spontaneous Generation has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Spontaneous Generation: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #274 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #274 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #274 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #274 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Spontaneous Generation Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Spontaneous Generation has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMQ #274 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #274 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
Spontaneous Generation in Commander
Spontaneous Generation is the #17,872 most-played card on EDHREC, down 339 places over the last 30 days.
Spontaneous Generation FAQ
How much is Spontaneous Generation worth?
Spontaneous Generation is worth about $3.85 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 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 $3.85 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,872 on EDHREC).