Thallid Germinator
Modern Masters 168 • common
- Set
- Modern Masters
- Collector number
- 168
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Marco Nelor
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, put a spore counter on this creature.
Remove three spore counters from this creature: Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token.
Sacrifice a Saproling: Target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Thallid Germinator was originally printed in the Time Spiral expansion in 2006, serving as a reimagining of the classic Fallen Empires-era thallids. It was designed to anchor a 'fungus' tribal strategy, utilizing the set's focus on time-shifted mechanics and nostalgia for early Magic: The Gathering history. By the time it was reprinted in the 2013 Modern Masters set, it had become a familiar staple for players interested in unconventional engine-building decks that reward long-term board development.
The art for this card, illustrated by Todd Lockwood, depicts the creature in a visceral, organic style consistent with the ecological horror aesthetic of the Thallid creatures. Lockwood sought to emphasize the parasitic and symbiotic nature of the fungi, creating an image that feels both grounded in forest decay and menacingly sentient. Within the Modern Masters release, the card retained its original illustration, serving as a functional piece for limited play environments where synergy between plant and fungus types was a primary design goal.
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