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Nissa, Genesis Mage is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Nissa from HOU (HOU) costing {5}{G}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nissa, Genesis Mage MTG card

Nissa, Genesis Mage

Legendary Planeswalker — Nissa

Card Text

[+2]: Untap up to two target creatures and up to two target lands. [−3]: Target creature gets +5/+5 until end of turn. [−10]: Look at the top ten cards of your library. You may put any number of creature and/or land cards from among them onto the battlefield. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 5 mythic CMC: 7.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Chris Rallis

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nissa, Genesis Mage? Basics

Nissa, Genesis Mage is a Legendary Planeswalker — Nissa card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+2]: Untap up to two target creatures and up to two target lands. [−3]: Target creature gets +5/+5 until end of turn. [−10]: Look at the top ten cards of your library. You may put any number of creature and/or land cards from among them onto the battlefield. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Nissa, Genesis Mage cost to cast? Basics

Nissa, Genesis Mage has a mana cost of {5}{G}{G}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Nissa, Genesis Mage's mana cost of {5}{G}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Nissa, Genesis Mage has a mana value of 7.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Nissa, Genesis Mage's current oracle text is: "[+2]: Untap up to two target creatures and up to two target lands. [−3]: Target creature gets +5/+5 until end of turn. [−10]: Look at the top ten cards of your library. You may put any number of creature and/or land cards from among them onto the battlefield. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Nissa, Genesis Mage? Pricing

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Where can I buy Nissa, Genesis Mage? Pricing

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Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Nissa, Genesis Mage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nissa, Genesis Mage in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Nissa, Genesis Mage legal in Modern? Legality

Nissa, Genesis Mage is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Nissa, Genesis Mage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nissa, Genesis Mage is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Nissa, Genesis Mage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nissa, Genesis Mage is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Nissa, Genesis Mage legal in Legacy? Legality

Nissa, Genesis Mage is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Nissa, Genesis Mage legal in Vintage? Legality

Nissa, Genesis Mage is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Nissa, Genesis Mage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nissa, Genesis Mage in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Nissa, Genesis Mage from? Details

This printing of Nissa, Genesis Mage is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 200.

Nissa, Genesis Mage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nissa, Genesis Mage's rarity? Details

Nissa, Genesis Mage is a mythic card in HOU.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Nissa, Genesis Mage? Details

Nissa, Genesis Mage was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Nissa, Genesis Mage's starting loyalty? Details

Nissa, Genesis Mage enters the battlefield with 5 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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