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Jackal, Genius Geneticist
OM1 · Through the Omenpaths #136 · Rare · released 2025-09-23
{G}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain
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.)
Jackal, Genius Geneticist is a rare green-blue creature from Through the Omenpaths (2025). It has been printed 4 times across 3 sets. Recent market prices range from $0.24 to $1.34 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Jackal, Genius Geneticist in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.24 to $1.34 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Marvel's Spider-Man at $0.24.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through the Omenpaths This page | 136 | Rare | — | — |
| Marvel's Spider-Man Promos | 131s | Rare | — | $1.34 |
| Marvel's Spider-Man | 272 | Rare | $0.39 | $0.40 |
| Marvel's Spider-Man | 131 | Rare | $0.24 | $0.38 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2025-09-19If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, use the value chosen for that X to determine the mana value of that spell.
- 2025-09-19If the spell that's copied has an X whose value was determined as it was cast, the copy will have the same value of X.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jackal, Genius Geneticist legal in Commander?
Yes — Jackal, Genius Geneticist is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Jackal, Genius Geneticist legal in?
Jackal, Genius Geneticist is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Jackal, Genius Geneticist been printed?
Jackal, Genius Geneticist has been printed 4 times across 3 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Jackal, Genius Geneticist?
The cheapest printing is Marvel's Spider-Man (#131) at about $0.24.
Who illustrated Jackal, Genius Geneticist?
This printing of Jackal, Genius Geneticist was illustrated by Arif Wijaya.