Quick Answer

Progenitus is a mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar from CON (CON) costing {W}{W}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}{G}{G}. Current price: $4.32 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Progenitus MTG card

Progenitus

Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar

Card Text

Protection from everything If Progenitus would be put into a graveyard from anywhere, reveal Progenitus and shuffle it into its owner's library instead.

The Soul of the World has returned.

Card Stats

10/10 mythic CMC: 10.0 CON CON 🎨 Jaime Jones
Protection

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$4.32
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$21.12
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.79
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Card Kingdom
$14.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€2.84
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€12.49
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (10 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Progenitus? Basics

Progenitus is a Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Protection from everything If Progenitus would be put into a graveyard from anywhere, reveal Progenitus and shuffle it into its owner's library instead."

How much mana does Progenitus cost to cast? Basics

Progenitus has a mana cost of {W}{W}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}{G}{G}, which equals 10.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, R, 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.

Progenitus's mana cost of {W}{W}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}{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.

Progenitus has a mana value of 10.0. 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.

Progenitus's current oracle text is: "Protection from everything If Progenitus would be put into a graveyard from anywhere, reveal Progenitus and shuffle it into its owner's library instead."

What is the current price of Progenitus? Pricing

The current market price for Progenitus is approximately $4.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $21.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.84 EUR.

Where can I buy Progenitus? Pricing

You can purchase Progenitus 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.

Progenitus normal: $4.32 | foil: $21.12

Is Progenitus legal in Standard? Legality

Progenitus is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Progenitus legal in Modern? Legality

Progenitus is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Progenitus legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Progenitus 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 Progenitus legal in Pioneer? Legality

Progenitus is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Progenitus legal in Legacy? Legality

Progenitus is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Progenitus legal in Vintage? Legality

Progenitus 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 Progenitus legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Progenitus 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 Progenitus from? Details

This printing of Progenitus is from CON (CON), with collector number 121.

Progenitus may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Progenitus's rarity? Details

Progenitus is a mythic card in CON.

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

Who illustrated Progenitus? Details

Progenitus was illustrated by Jaime Jones.

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

What is Progenitus's power and toughness? Details

Progenitus is a 10/10 creature.

Power (10) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (10) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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