What is the mana cost of Planar Genesis?

Planar Genesis has a mana cost of one green and one blue mana, totaling a mana value of two. This makes it an early-game spell that can be cast on turn two in Magic: The Gathering.

What does Planar Genesis do in the game?

This Instant lets you look at the top four cards of your library. You can then put a land card onto the battlefield tapped or a non-land card into your hand, with the rest placed on the bottom of your library in a random order.

What set is Planar Genesis from?

Planar Genesis is part of the Modern Horizons 3 set, released in 2024. It carries an Uncommon rarity and features a foil finish, making it a notable addition to Magic: The Gathering collections.

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Planar Genesis is an Uncommon Instant from the 2024 Modern Horizons 3 set, featuring a distinctive foil finish and artwork by Liiga Smilshkalne.

Planar Genesis

2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons 3

2024 Magic: The Gathering Modern Horizons 3

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $1.89

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$1.89Oct 14, 2026	Guide Estimate	+15.2%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $1.89, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 14, 2026 Guide Estimate: $1.89. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.64 to $1.89 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 26, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026: 15.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$1.89Oct 14, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+15.2%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $1.89, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 14, 2026
Guide Estimate: $1.89. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.64 to $1.89 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 26, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026: 15.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 14, 2026

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Description

Planar Genesis, card number 198 in the 2024 Modern Horizons 3 set, is a two-mana Instant that offers strategic depth for Magic: The Gathering players. Printed in Uncommon rarity, this card features a premium foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors and casual players alike. In gameplay, Planar Genesis allows you to look at the top four cards of your library. You then have the option to put a land card from among them onto the battlefield tapped. If you choose not to play a land, you may instead put a card from among them into your hand. The remaining cards are placed on the bottom of your library in a random order. This flexible effect provides early-game acceleration and card selection, fitting seamlessly into blue-green decks that value mana efficiency and board presence. The foil treatment adds a layer of collectibility to this Modern Horizons 3 release. Collectors often seek out foil variants for their shimmering finish and durability. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering collection, Planar Genesis offers a blend of utility and aesthetic value. This product represents a key component for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, combining strategic gameplay with high-quality print production.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2024

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Modern Horizons 3

Card Number

#198

Featured Subject

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Featured

Planar Genesis

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Liiga Smilshkalne

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{G}{U}

Type

Instant

Color

G, U

Card Text

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Look at the top four cards of your library. You may put a land card from among them onto the battlefield tapped. If you don't, put a card from among them into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Out of nothing, something was born.