Necrogenesis

ALAShards of Alara/#181/2008Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Necrogenesis
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.27
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.38
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 11.4%
This printing
SetALA
Collector #181
Released2008-10-03
Rarityuncommon
ArtistTrevor Claxton
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.38TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 5.6%90d▲ 26.7%
90d high
$0.38
90d low
$0.30
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.24
Modern Masters 2015
  • Up 5.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.38.
  • This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 253% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (4 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Modern Masters 2015MM2 · #181 · 2015-05-22nonfoiluncommon$0.24▼ 4.0%▼ 7.7%
eBay
Commander 2016C16 · #215 · 2016-11-11nonfoiluncommon$0.31▼ 3.1%▼ 3.1%
eBay
Shards of AlaraALA · #181 · 2008-10-03nonfoiluncommon$0.38▲ 0.0%▲ 5.6%
eBay
Commander 2011CMD · #212 · 2011-06-17nonfoiluncommon$0.74▲ 0.0%▲ 5.7%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
: Exile target creature card from a graveyard. Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Oct 2008
If the targeted card is removed from the graveyard before the ability resolves, the ability doesn’t resolve. You won’t get a Saproling token.
About this card

Necrogenesis

Necrogenesis is an Enchantment, with mana cost {B}{G} (mana value 2). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.38 (up 5.6% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Necrogenesis FAQ

How much is Necrogenesis worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Necrogenesis is $0.38. It is up 5.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.30 to $0.38.
What is the cheapest printing of Necrogenesis?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Modern Masters 2015 at $0.24 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Necrogenesis?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Commander 2011 at $0.74 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Necrogenesis are there?
Necrogenesis has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Necrogenesis first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ALA #181, released 2008-10-03.
What is the newest printing of Necrogenesis?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from C16 #215, released 2016-11-11.
Is there a foil version of Necrogenesis?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.34 versus $0.38 for nonfoil, which is 253% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Necrogenesis legal in Commander?
Yes, Necrogenesis is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.