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Genku, Future Shaper is a rare Legendary Creature — Moonfolk Wizard from MH3 (MH3) costing {2}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Genku, Future Shaper MTG card

Genku, Future Shaper

Legendary Creature — Moonfolk Wizard

Card Text

Whenever another nontoken permanent you control leaves the battlefield, choose one that hasn't been chosen this turn. Create a creature token with those characteristics. • 2/2 white Fox with vigilance. • 1/2 blue Moonfolk with flying. • 1/1 black Rat with lifelink. {3}{W}{U}: Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.

Card Stats

2/5 rare CMC: 4.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Chuck Lukacs

Market Prices

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$0.19
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$0.22
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.20
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€0.44
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genku, Future Shaper? Basics

Genku, Future Shaper is a Legendary Creature — Moonfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever another nontoken permanent you control leaves the battlefield, choose one that hasn't been chosen this turn. Create a creature token with those characteristics. • 2/2 white Fox with vigilance. • 1/2 blue Moonfolk with flying. • 1/1 black Rat with lifelink. {3}{W}{U}: Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control."

How much mana does Genku, Future Shaper cost to cast? Basics

Genku, Future Shaper has a mana cost of {2}{W}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W 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.

Genku, Future Shaper's mana cost of {2}{W}{U} 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.

Genku, Future Shaper has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Genku, Future Shaper's current oracle text is: "Whenever another nontoken permanent you control leaves the battlefield, choose one that hasn't been chosen this turn. Create a creature token with those characteristics. • 2/2 white Fox with vigilance. • 1/2 blue Moonfolk with flying. • 1/1 black Rat with lifelink. {3}{W}{U}: Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control."

What is the current price of Genku, Future Shaper? Pricing

The current market price for Genku, Future Shaper is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Genku, Future Shaper? Pricing

You can purchase Genku, Future Shaper from major MTG retailers including:

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.

Genku, Future Shaper normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.22

Is Genku, Future Shaper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Genku, Future Shaper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Genku, Future Shaper legal in Modern? Legality

Genku, Future Shaper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Genku, Future Shaper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Genku, Future Shaper 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 Genku, Future Shaper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Genku, Future Shaper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Genku, Future Shaper legal in Legacy? Legality

Genku, Future Shaper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Genku, Future Shaper legal in Vintage? Legality

Genku, Future Shaper 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 Genku, Future Shaper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Genku, Future Shaper 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 Genku, Future Shaper from? Details

This printing of Genku, Future Shaper is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 186.

Genku, Future Shaper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Genku, Future Shaper's rarity? Details

Genku, Future Shaper is a rare card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Genku, Future Shaper? Details

Genku, Future Shaper was illustrated by Chuck Lukacs.

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

What is Genku, Future Shaper's power and toughness? Details

Genku, Future Shaper is a 2/5 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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