Spontaneous Generation
Sorcery · Rare
Spontaneous Generation is currently worth about $3.60 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1999
- Artist
- Alan Pollack
Playability
#17524 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadian Masques | 274 | Rare | $3.60 | $23.88 |
Price intelligence
Mercadian Masques #274 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $23.88 | $3.60 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$3.59 – $23.88 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Spontaneous Generation worth?
Spontaneous Generation is currently worth about $3.60 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $3.60 to $23.88 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Spontaneous Generation printed in?
Spontaneous Generation has been printed in 1 set, including Mercadian Masques.
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Is Spontaneous Generation legal in Commander?
Yes — Spontaneous Generation is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Spontaneous Generation legal in Modern?
Spontaneous Generation is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Spontaneous Generation on the Reserved List?
No — Spontaneous Generation is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Mercadian Masques
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