Magic: The Gathering

Mystic Genesis

Modern Masters 2017 174 • uncommon

Set: Modern Masters 2017
Collector number: 174
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green · Blue
Artist: Mike Bierek
Market price: $0.17

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What it does

Counter target spell. Create an X/X green Ooze creature token, where X is that spell's mana value.

"The Simic can grow anything out of a puddle of sludge. I just hope they never join forces with the Golgari."— Teysa Karlov, Grand Envoy of Orzhov

Formats

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StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Mystic Genesis was originally printed in the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2013 before being included in the Modern Masters 2017 set. As an instant that creates a creature token based on the converted mana cost of a countered spell, it reflects the Simic Combine's philosophy of hybridizing nature and magic, a signature theme for the green and blue faction within the Ravnica plane.

The artwork for this particular printing was executed by Mike Bierek. His design captures the bioluminescent, biological aesthetic of the Simic guild, emphasizing the fluid and transformative power of the spell. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful, albeit niche, utility piece in Commander formats, valued by players for its ability to generate significant board presence while simultaneously addressing an opponent's threat.

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Mystic GenesisGatecrash · #180 · rare · 2013$0.21

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