Genesis
Judge Gift Cards 2013 5 • rare
- Set
- Judge Gift Cards 2013
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Mark Zug
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, if this creature is in your graveyard, you may pay 2 generic mana green mana. 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*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Genesis card was released in 2013 as part of the Judge Gift Cards program, a specialized series of promotional Magic: The Gathering cards distributed to certified judges by Wizards of the Coast. These cards were created to reward judges for their contributions to the organized play community, serving as both a token of appreciation and a collectible item within the game's history. The program is known for reprinting iconic cards with exclusive, high-quality foil treatments and fresh artwork that diverges from original printings.
The artwork for this particular version was commissioned from Mark Zug, a prominent fantasy illustrator known for his detailed and painterly style. Zug chose to depict the creature with a focus on its namesake theme of creation and vitality, utilizing a rich, organic color palette that distinguishes it from the more abstract depictions found in earlier editions of the card. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the player base, particularly among those who value the intersection of functional game pieces and unique aesthetic interpretations of classic card designs.
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