Genesis Effect
TRKStar Trek/#151/2026Common
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.20
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.25
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.01 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.15High $0.50Low $0.15▼ 70.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.25TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▼ 21.9%30d▼ 21.9%90d▼ 21.9%
90d high
$0.32
90d low
$0.25
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.25
Star Trek
- Down 21.9% over the last 2 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 22% below its 90 day high of $0.32.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 284% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Genesis Effect deals 6 damage to target creature. Destroy target land you control. Create a tapped Planet land token named New Planet with ": Add one mana of any color."
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Genesis Effect
Genesis Effect is an Instant, with mana cost {4}{R} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.25 (down 21.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Genesis Effect FAQ
How much is Genesis Effect worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Genesis Effect is $0.25. It is down 21.9% over the last 2 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.25 to $0.32.
What is the cheapest printing of Genesis Effect?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Star Trek at $0.25 on TCGplayer.
What set was Genesis Effect first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TRK #151, released 2026-11-13.
Is there a foil version of Genesis Effect?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.96 versus $0.25 for nonfoil, which is 284% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Genesis Effect legal in Commander?
Yes, Genesis Effect is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Genesis Effect legal in Modern?
Yes, Genesis Effect is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Genesis Effect legal in Standard?
Yes, Genesis Effect is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Genesis Effect do?
Genesis Effect is an Instant with mana cost {4}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Genesis Effect deals 6 damage to target creature. Destroy target land you control. Create a tapped Planet land token named New Planet with "{T}: Add one mana of any color."".