Magic: The Gathering

Genesis

Judgment 117 • rare

Set: Judgment
Collector number: 117
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Mark Zug
Market price: $7.94

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Market

What it's worth

$7.94market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$7.50 – $7.94 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card within the Judgment set, this piece represents a sought-after addition for any dedicated collection. Its classification as a rare card highlights its scarcity, making it a particularly prized discovery for those focused on completing their series.

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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*

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Genesis was released as part of the Judgment expansion for Magic: The Gathering in May 2002. As the final set in the Odyssey block, it focused heavily on the graveyard as a resource, encouraging players to utilize cards that offered utility even after being discarded or destroyed. The card was designed to embody this theme, allowing players to recur creatures from their graveyard to their hand, effectively turning the graveyard into an extension of the hand.

The card features artwork by Mark Zug, a prominent illustrator known for his realistic and often gritty depictions of fantasy creatures. Zug opted for a visceral, organic aesthetic that mirrors the card's theme of regeneration and rebirth. Upon its release, Genesis was highly regarded in competitive circles for its repeatable value, becoming a staple in various green-based deck archetypes throughout the early 2000s.

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About

About Genesis

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