The Thallid Germinator (J43) is a green Fungus creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2005 Salvat expansion, designed by artist Tom Wänerstrand.
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Salvat 2005
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The Thallid Germinator stands as a distinctive green Fungus creature within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, first introduced in the 2005 Salvat expansion. Carrying the card number J43 and illustrated by Tom Wänerstrand, this Common rarity card has long been a staple for collectors and players interested in green-based strategies. As a creature with a mana cost of {2}{G} and a power and toughness of 2/2, it occupies a specific niche in the game’s resource management landscape. The card’s mechanics revolve around the generation of Saproling tokens, providing a steady stream of resources. At the beginning of your upkeep, a spore counter is placed on Thallid Germinator. By removing three of these counters, you can create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token. Additionally, the card offers a unique benefit: by sacrificing a Saproling, you can give a target creature +1/+1 until the end of the turn. This synergy allows for flexible board presence and defensive capabilities, making it a functional piece in various deck constructions. For collectors, the Thallid Germinator represents a tangible piece of Magic: The Gathering history from the mid-2000s. Whether you are building a collection focused on specific creature types or seeking cards that offer interesting gameplay interactions, Thallid Germinator adds depth to both your library and your collection. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever design and the strategic options it provides, making it a worthwhile addition for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast.
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Thallid Germinator
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Tom Wänerstrand
Card Stock
Spanish
{2}{G}
Creature — Fungus
2 / 2
G
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At the beginning of your upkeep, put a spore counter on this creature. Remove three spore counters from this creature: Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token. Sacrifice a Saproling: Target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
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Thallid Germinator is a green Fungus creature in Magic: The Gathering. It has a mana cost of {2}{G} and a power and toughness of 2/2.
You can create a 1/1 green Saproling token by removing three spore counters from Thallid Germinator. Spore counters are added to it at the beginning of your upkeep.
Sacrificing a Saproling allows you to give a target creature +1/+1 until the end of the turn. This synergy helps boost your board presence or defend key creatures.
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