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Genesis
Magic: The Gathering | Judge Promos - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | P |
| Number | 5 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Judge Promos |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Creature — Incarnation |
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About Genesis
Genesis from Judge Promos is currently available from around $7.15. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Creature — Incarnation
Mana Cost
Mana Value 5Color Identity
GreenPower / Toughness
4/4
Card Text
At the beginning of your upkeep, if this creature is in your graveyard, you may pay 
. If you do, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Flavor Text
"First through the Riftstone was Genesis—and the world was lifeless no more." —*Scroll of Beginnings*
Card Facts
Expansion
Judge Promos
Current Floor
$7.15
Rarity
rare
Artist
Mark Zug
Released
January 2013
EDHREC Rank
#6,964
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Genesis worth?
Genesis is currently shown on Card Synced from about $7.15 for Judge Promos. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Genesis has 4 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Genesis legal in Commander?
Genesis is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Genesis 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 on the Reserved List?
No. Genesis is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Genesis in-game text?
In game, Genesis is a Creature — Incarnation with text that starts: "At the beginning of your upkeep, if this creature is in your graveyard, you may pay {2}{G}. If you do, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.".
How popular is Genesis in Commander decks?
Genesis ranks #6,964 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Genesis
This card has been printed in 4 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Genesis legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.