Purestrain Genestealer
Warhammer 40,000 Commander 97★ • uncommon
- Set
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Collector number
- 97★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Games Workshop
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
This creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it.
Vanguard Species — Whenever this creature attacks, you may remove a +1/+1 counter from it. If you do, search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
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 Purestrain Genestealer card was released in 2022 as part of the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set, a collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop. This deck series was designed to integrate the iconic lore of the grimdark Warhammer 40,000 universe into the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering, specifically catering to the Tyranid faction, which is known for its hive-mind biological adaptability and relentless expansion.
The card features artwork by Campbell White, who was tasked with capturing the visceral, predatory nature of the Genestealer. The illustration emphasizes the organism's multi-limbed, chitinous anatomy, aiming to evoke the horror-centric roots of the Tyranids. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic accuracy and its synergy within the Swarmlord-led Commander deck.
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About Purestrain Genestealer
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