Sporogenesis is a rare enchantment card from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Saga expansion, known for its strategic fungus counter interactions.
Sporogenesis
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Sporogenesis is a rare enchantment from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Saga expansion, identified by card number 273 in the Urza's Saga (USG) set. Designed by Ron Spencer, this green card costs {3}{G} to play and serves as a powerful tool for creature generation strategies. The card's ability allows players to place fungus counters on target nontoken creatures during their upkeep. When a creature bearing these counters dies, it creates Saproling tokens equal to the number of counters it held, offering significant board presence. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek Sporogenesis for its intricate design and nostalgic value within the Urza block. The card’s mechanics provide a unique gameplay experience, making it a favorite among enthusiasts who appreciate strategic depth in their collections. Whether you are building a thematic deck or expanding your Urza's Saga collection, this card represents a key piece of Magic history. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever interaction with creature tokens and the strategic choices it presents during gameplay. The card remains a significant part of the Magic: The Gathering legacy, cherished by those who value both competitive play and the rich lore of the game's early expansions.
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Sporogenesis
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Magic: The Gathering
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Ron Spencer
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English
{3}{G}
Enchantment
G
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At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a fungus counter on target nontoken creature. Whenever a creature with a fungus counter on it dies, create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token for each fungus counter on that creature. When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, remove all fungus counters from all creatures.