Genzo, the Shark is a legendary neutral minion card, from the Mean Streets of Gadgetzan set.
How to get
| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card packs | Open one of these card packs:   | Regular Golden | 1 (random) |
| Crafting | Craft a Regular copy for 1600  | Regular | 1 |
| Crafting | Craft a Golden copy for 3200 | Golden | 1 |
Notes
To edit these notes, go to Template:Genzo, the Shark notes.
- This card's triggered effect appears to behave the same as
Jeeves's. For notes, see Jeeves. - Genzo's effect triggers on the "proposed attack" step in the attack sequence, the same step as Forgetful effects, a number of Secrets, and a few others. Therefore all such effects occur in order of play, before combat damage is dealt.[1]
- For example, a Genzo played before Freezing Trap would trigger upon attacking, and then be sent back to the hand by the trap.
- For example, a Genzo played before
- Genzo will not draw cards if it is neutralized as an attacker before its ability can activate.
- For example, a Genzo played after Freezing Trap would be returned to the hand upon attacking, before it could trigger.
- When this card attacks and is influenced by redirecting effects such as Mogor the Ogre or Mayor Noggenfogger it will trigger its ability twice, or more if stacked. This is likely due to the redirect effects 'restarting' the minion's attack process, and the resulting trigger may be a bug.
Sounds[]
- Play
- ▶️
VO_CFM_808_Male_Undead_Play_01.wavPick a card. Any card. - ▶️
Undercity_Play_Stinger_1.wav<music stinger>
- Attack
- ▶️
VO_CFM_808_Male_Undead_Attack_01.wavGo fish.
- Death
- ▶️
VO_CFM_808_Male_Undead_Death_01.wav<death sound>
Lore[]
Genzo is unique to Hearthstone. According to the card's flavor text and art, the Forsaken Genzo may be the first character in the game who is known to actually play Hearthstone - with the exception of a few bosses such as Arch-Thief Rafaam, in their tongue-in-cheek adventure appearances. His nickname "the Shark" is likely a reference to the term "cardshark", itself a variation of "cardsharp", meaning "One who is skilled at card games, especially at cheating in them." If the latter element is accurate, Genzo's skill at the game may not be as great as he would have you believe.
Trivia[]
- Genzo's card artwork depicts him holding what appears to be the Ragnaros, Ninjas! and Highmaul card backs. In his golden version, Tauren Thunderbluff, Staff of Origination and Fireside card backs also appear, while his summon animation features a flurry of several copies of the Fireside and Legend card backs.
- Genzo's name may be intended as a portmanteau of the two Overwatch characters Genji and Hanzo.
- Genzo may be a reference to the anime One Piece, specifically the characters Genzo and Arlong, the shark.
- Genzo's reputation as a Hearthstone player is a prime example of the many lore ambiguities in the game. Is Genzo a "real" person, with his minion card created in tribute following his tournament success? Or is he a fictional character created by the Azerothian designers of the game, self-referentially depicting a card player within the very card game he is known to play?
Gallery[]
  Genzo, the Shark, full art |
Patch changes
- Patch 25.0.0.158725 (2022-11-29):
- Minion type is now Undead (previously: no minion type).
- Patch 7.0.0.15590 (2016-11-29):
- Added.
References[]
- ↑ fnefne (2017-01-04). Genzo, the Shark and Mayor Noggenfogger fatigue interaction.