The Generational Historian
UNKUnknown Event/#MG05/2026Mythic
Colour IDMV 2
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human Druid
Before the game begins, if The Generational Historian is your commander, choose a year. Your deck can contain only cards released in that year. (Legal text, for once, is a great place to check. Specific versions matter.)
Spells released in the chosen year cost less to cast. If the chosen year is in the 1990s, they also cost less to cast, reducing only the amount of colored mana you pay.
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About this card
The Generational Historian
The Generational Historian is a Legendary Creature — Human Druid, with mana cost {1}{G} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Frequently asked
The Generational Historian FAQ
What set was The Generational Historian first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNK #MG05, released 2026-07-30.
Is The Generational Historian legal in Commander?
The Generational Historian is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Generational Historian legal in Modern?
The Generational Historian is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Generational Historian legal in Standard?
The Generational Historian is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does The Generational Historian do?
The Generational Historian is a Legendary Creature — Human Druid with mana cost {1}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Before the game begins, if The Generational Historian is your commander, choose a year. Your deck can contain only cards released in that year. (Legal text, for once, is a great place to check. Specific versions matter.) Spells released in the chosen year cost {1} less to cast. If the chosen year is in the 1990s, they also cost {W}{U}{B}{R}{G} less to cast, reducing only the amount of colored mana you pay.".