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Spinal Parasite
5DN · Fifth Dawn #155 · Uncommon · released 2004-06-04
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Artifact Creature — Insect
Sunburst (This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.)
Remove two +1/+1 counters from this creature: Remove a counter from target permanent.
Spinal Parasite is an uncommon creature from Fifth Dawn (2004). Recent market prices range from $0.12 to $0.36 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.13
USD Foil$0.36
Format legality
Where you can play Spinal Parasite in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.12 to $0.36 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fifth Dawn at $0.12.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Dawn This page | 155 | Uncommon | $0.12 | $0.36 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2004-12-01If Spinal Parasite is a 1/1 because it has two +1/+1 counters on it, you can remove both counters to pay for its activated ability.
- 2004-12-01Any permanent is a legal target for Spinal Parasite’s ability, not just one with a counter on it. The player who controls Spinal Parasite chooses which counter to remove from the targeted permanent.
- 2004-12-01Yes, this card’s base power/toughness is -1/-1. If it has five +1/+1 counters on it, it’s a 4/4 creature.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spinal Parasite legal in Commander?
Yes — Spinal Parasite is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Spinal Parasite legal in?
Spinal Parasite is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Spinal Parasite been printed?
Spinal Parasite has a single printing, released in 2004.
What is the cheapest printing of Spinal Parasite?
The cheapest printing is Fifth Dawn (#155) at about $0.12.
Who illustrated Spinal Parasite?
This printing of Spinal Parasite was illustrated by Cyril Van Der Haegen.