Biogenic Upgrade
Foundations 553 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 553
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Kev Fang
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Distribute three +1/+1 counters among one, two, or three target creatures, then double the number of +1/+1 counters on each of those creatures.
"Our state-of-the-art laboratories have been stripped of bothersome safety measures."— Radula, Simic biomancer
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Biogenic Upgrade is a card featured in the Foundations set, a release designed by Wizards of the Coast to serve as a bedrock for the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. As part of a curated collection intended to introduce new players to the game’s core mechanics while providing veterans with stable, reliable cards, this piece reflects the design philosophy of accessibility and thematic clarity. It draws upon the game’s long-standing tradition of green-aligned mechanical themes, focusing on creature growth and board state consolidation.
The card’s visual and functional design was developed by the internal Magic: The Gathering design team to balance simplicity with tactical depth. By emphasizing the synergy between creature counters and board presence, the designers aimed to create an evergreen utility card that feels at home in various play environments. Upon its release, it was noted for its clean mechanical execution, fitting seamlessly into the established aesthetic and strategic parameters that define modern foundational play.
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