Progenitus is a Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar from the 2011 From the Vault: Legends expansion, featuring a complex mana cost and distinct protection rules.
Progenitus
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • From the Vault: Legends
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The Progenitus card from the 2011 From the Vault: Legends set stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Classified as a Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar, this card commands a mana cost of ten, requiring two of each color: white, blue, black, red, and green. Its powerful 10/10 power and toughness make it a significant threat on the battlefield, while its unique abilities offer unmatched defensive utility. The card grants protection from everything and replaces its own death with shuffling back into its owner's library, ensuring its persistence in the game. Created by artist Mike Bierek, this card is card number 9 in the V11 set. The flavor text, "The Soul of the World has returned," hints at the legendary status of this entity within the game's lore. The foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal, making it a prized addition to any collection. Whether you are building a comprehensive set or focusing on powerful artifacts, Progenitus offers both aesthetic and mechanical value. Its complex mana requirements and game-breaking protections make it a memorable piece of Magic history.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Progenitus
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Mike Bierek
Card Stock
English
Foil
{W}{W}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}{G}{G}
Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar
10 / 10
B, G, R, U, W
Card Text
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Protection from everything If Progenitus would be put into a graveyard from anywhere, reveal Progenitus and shuffle it into its owner's library instead.
The Soul of the World has returned.
FAQ
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What are the abilities of Progenitus in Magic: The Gathering?
Progenitus grants protection from everything and replaces its own movement to the graveyard by shuffling itself back into its owner's library. This makes it incredibly difficult to remove from the game.
What is the mana cost of the Progenitus card?
The mana cost for Progenitus is {W}{W}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}{G}{G}, totaling ten mana. It requires two white, two blue, two black, two red, and two green mana symbols to cast.
What set is the Progenitus card from?
Progenitus is card number 9 from the From the Vault: Legends set, released in 2011. It is a Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar with a mana value of 10.
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