Purestrain Genestealer
40KWarhammer 40,000 Commander/#97★/2022Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
ManaPool$0.87
TCGplayer$1.45
Paper retail history (USD)
2 providers
Latest $0.87High $1.61Low $0.70▼ 33.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.45TCGplayer, USD, retail, foil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 0.7%30d▲ 2.1%90d▲ 9.0%
90d high
$1.46
90d low
$1.33
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.38
Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Up 2.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $1.46.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Tyranid
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.
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Keywords
Vanguard Species
Card capabilities
CreatureTutor
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Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Purestrain Genestealer
Purestrain Genestealer is a Creature — Tyranid, with mana cost {2}{G} (mana value 3). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.45 (up 2.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Purestrain Genestealer FAQ
How much is Purestrain Genestealer worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Purestrain Genestealer is $1.45. It is up 2.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.33 to $1.46.
What is the cheapest printing of Purestrain Genestealer?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Warhammer 40,000 Commander at $0.38 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Purestrain Genestealer?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Warhammer 40,000 Commander at $1.45 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Purestrain Genestealer are there?
Purestrain Genestealer has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Purestrain Genestealer first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from 40K #97★, released 2022-10-07.
Is Purestrain Genestealer legal in Commander?
Yes, Purestrain Genestealer is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Purestrain Genestealer legal in Modern?
Purestrain Genestealer is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Purestrain Genestealer legal in Standard?
Purestrain Genestealer is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.