Purestrain Genestealer
Warhammer 40,000 Commander · #97

Purestrain Genestealer

Purestrain Genestealer is a Uncommon Creature — Tyranid from Warhammer 40,000 Commander (97) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.40
Cardmarket trend €0.38
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Purestrain Genestealer suits collectors and players working on Warhammer 40,000 Commander who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Purestrain Genestealer from Warhammer 40,000 Commander?

Purestrain Genestealer is a Creature — Tyranid in Warhammer 40,000 Commander numbered 97. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Purestrain Genestealer (97) is a format-relevant Creature — Tyranid in Warhammer 40,000 Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Purestrain Genestealer worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Purestrain Genestealer. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.38; Normal: $0.40. This printing is from Warhammer 40,000 Commander. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetWarhammer 40,000 Commander
Number97
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.40
Cardmarket EUR€0.38
cardmarket $0.38
Normal $0.40

Card stats

ColorsG
Power1

How collectible is Purestrain Genestealer?

Purestrain Genestealer is a Uncommon printing in Warhammer 40,000 Commander. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Warhammer 40,000 Commander. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Purestrain Genestealer?

Purestrain Genestealer lists as Creature — Tyranid with keywords Vanguard Species. Artist: Games Workshop. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Warhammer 40,000 Commander. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Purestrain Genestealer (97) is a format-relevant Creature — Tyranid in Warhammer 40,000 Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Purestrain Genestealer is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Tyranid in Warhammer 40,000 Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.38; Normal: $0.40).
  • Mana cost {2}{G} and type line Creature — Tyranid help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.40 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Purestrain Genestealer from Warhammer 40,000 Commander?

Purestrain Genestealer is a Uncommon Creature — Tyranid from Warhammer 40,000 Commander numbered 97 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Purestrain Genestealer worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Purestrain Genestealer. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Purestrain Genestealer?

Purestrain Genestealer is catalogued as Uncommon in Warhammer 40,000 Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Purestrain Genestealer legal in Commander or Standard?

Purestrain Genestealer shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Purestrain Genestealer near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.