Jackal, Genius Geneticist is a Rare Legendary Creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2025 Through the Omenpaths expansion, identified as card number 136 (OM1).
Jackal, Genius Geneticist
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Through the Omenpaths
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Jackal, Genius Geneticist represents a strategic entry in the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Through the Omenpaths expansion. As a Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain, this card blends narrative intrigue with mechanical versatility for collectors and players alike. The card carries the OM1 set code and is designated as card number 136, featuring a mana cost of {G}{U} and a mana value of 2. Illustrated by Arif Wijaya, this Rare card introduces a compelling ability centered on synergy. Its power is tied to a copy effect triggered by casting creatures with a matching mana value, rewarding deck construction that balances low-cost threats with this geneticist's presence. The ability also places a +1/+1 counter on Jackal, enhancing its survivability and board impact over time. For the Magic: The Gathering community, this card offers a distinct gameplay loop that appeals to those who enjoy creature-based strategies and token generation. The Through the Omenpaths release continues to attract attention for its innovative card designs and thematic depth. Collectors seeking to expand their Magic: The Gathering library often look for key cards like Jackal, Genius Geneticist to complete sets or build specialized decks. Its unique combination of the Human, Scientist, and Villain subtypes makes it a notable addition to any collection focused on the game's evolving lore and mechanics.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Jackal, Genius Geneticist
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Arif Wijaya
Card Stock
English
{G}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain
1 / 1
G, U
Card Text
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Trample Whenever you cast a creature spell with mana value equal to Jackal's power, copy that spell, except the copy isn't legendary. Then put a +1/+1 counter on Jackal. (The copy becomes a token.)
