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
- Finish
- Surge
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
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Where it came from
The Genestealer Patriarch card was released as part of the Tyranid Swarm deck in the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set for Magic: The Gathering, which debuted in 2022. This crossover marked a significant collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop, designed to translate the tactical, sci-fi horror atmosphere of the Warhammer universe into the mechanics of Magic. The set was created to appeal to fans of both tabletop franchises by integrating iconic lore characters into established card game archetypes.
The card features artwork commissioned to capture the monstrous, hive-mind aesthetic of the Tyranids. The design focuses on the Patriarch, a central figure in Genestealer Cults known for his formidable psychic influence and physical prowess. The card was well-received upon release, particularly by Commander players who appreciated how its ability to mimic or interact with other creatures on the battlefield mirrored the parasitic nature of the Tyranid lore within the 41st millennium.
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