Spontaneous Generation
MMQMercadian Masques/#274/1999Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.99
Cardmarket€1.30
ManaPool$1.38
TCGplayer$3.88
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.50
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$2.21 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.99High $5.99Low $2.79▼ 50.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$3.88TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-11
7d▼ 1.0%30d▲ 0.5%90d▲ 7.2%
90d high
$3.93
90d low
$3.62
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$3.88
Mercadian Masques
- Up 0.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 515% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token for each card in your hand.
Card capabilities
Sorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Spontaneous Generation
Spontaneous Generation is a Sorcery, with mana cost {3}{G} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $3.88 (up 0.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Spontaneous Generation FAQ
How much is Spontaneous Generation worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Spontaneous Generation is $3.88. It is up 0.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $3.62 to $3.93.
What is the cheapest printing of Spontaneous Generation?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mercadian Masques at $3.88 on TCGplayer.
What set was Spontaneous Generation first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MMQ #274, released 1999-10-04.
Is there a foil version of Spontaneous Generation?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $23.88 versus $3.88 for nonfoil, which is 515% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Spontaneous Generation legal in Commander?
Yes, Spontaneous Generation is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spontaneous Generation legal in Modern?
Spontaneous Generation is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spontaneous Generation legal in Standard?
Spontaneous Generation is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Spontaneous Generation do?
Spontaneous Generation is a Sorcery with mana cost {3}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token for each card in your hand.".