Mystic Genesis
GTCGatecrash/#180/2013Rare
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.16
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.22
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.22TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 10.0%30d▲ 10.0%90d▲ 4.8%
90d high
$0.24
90d low
$0.19
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.17
Modern Masters 2017
- Up 10.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 8% below its 90 day high of $0.24.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 227% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell. Create an X/X green Ooze creature token, where X is that spell's mana value.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc14 Mar 2017
You may target a spell that can’t be countered. When Mystic Genesis resolves, the target spell will be unaffected, but you’ll still get an Ooze token.
wotc14 Mar 2017
If the target spell is an illegal target when Mystic Genesis tries to resolve, Mystic Genesis won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won’t get an Ooze token.
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About this card
Mystic Genesis
Mystic Genesis is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{G}{U}{U} (mana value 5). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.22 (up 10.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Mystic Genesis FAQ
How much is Mystic Genesis worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Mystic Genesis is $0.22. It is up 10.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.19 to $0.24.
What is the cheapest printing of Mystic Genesis?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Modern Masters 2017 at $0.17 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Mystic Genesis?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Gatecrash at $0.22 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Mystic Genesis are there?
Mystic Genesis has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Mystic Genesis first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from GTC #180, released 2013-02-01.
What is the newest printing of Mystic Genesis?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MM3 #174, released 2017-03-17.
Is there a foil version of Mystic Genesis?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.72 versus $0.22 for nonfoil, which is 227% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Mystic Genesis legal in Commander?
Yes, Mystic Genesis is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.