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Genesis Wave
Magic: The Gathering | Foundations - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 221 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Foundations |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Sorcery |
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About Genesis Wave
Genesis Wave from Foundations is currently available from around $0.33. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Sorcery
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Color Identity
GreenCard Text
Reveal the top X cards of your library. You may put any number of permanent cards with mana value X or less from among them onto the battlefield. Then put all cards revealed this way that weren't put onto the battlefield into your graveyard.
Card Facts
Expansion
Foundations
Current Floor
$0.33
Rarity
rare
Artist
Arif Wijaya
Released
November 2024
EDHREC Rank
#1,361
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Genesis Wave worth?
Genesis Wave is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.33 for Foundations. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Genesis Wave has 4 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Genesis Wave legal in Commander?
Genesis Wave is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Genesis Wave legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Genesis Wave on the Reserved List?
No. Genesis Wave is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Genesis Wave in-game text?
In game, Genesis Wave is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Reveal the top X cards of your library. You may put any number of permanent cards with mana value X or less from among them onto the battlefield. Then put all cards revealed this way that weren't put onto the battlefield into your graveyard.".
How popular is Genesis Wave in Commander decks?
Genesis Wave ranks #1,361 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Genesis Wave
This card has been printed in 4 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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