Genestealer Patriarch
Warhammer 40,000 Commander 22 • rare
- Set
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Collector number
- 22
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Games Workshop
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Genestealer's Kiss — Whenever this creature attacks, put an infection counter on target creature defending player controls.
Children of the Cult — Whenever a creature with an infection counter on it dies, you create a token that's a copy of that creature, except it's a Tyranid in addition to its other types.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Genestealer Patriarch on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Genestealer Patriarch card was released as part of the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set for Magic: The Gathering in 2022. This deck was developed through a high-profile collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop, designed to translate the tactical, grimdark aesthetic of the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game into the mechanics of the Commander format. The card features art by Games Workshop’s own illustration team, aiming to capture the imposing, alien authority of the Tyranid brood leader within the context of the Magic visual style.
As a focal point of the Tyranid Swarm deck, the Genestealer Patriarch was designed to reflect the creature's lore as a psychic hub for its brood. The design focuses on synergy with swarm-based gameplay, rewarding players for expanding their board state. Upon its release, the card and the broader set were well received by both Magic players and Warhammer enthusiasts for successfully merging the two intellectual properties' distinct design languages while maintaining functional integrity within existing game rules.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Genestealer Patriarch
Genestealer Patriarch is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Warhammer 40,000 Commander 22 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Genestealer Patriarch on collecto.rs?
Genestealer Patriarch doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Genestealer Patriarch?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Genestealer Patriarch catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Genestealer Patriarch is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
