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Parasitic Strix
CON · Conflux #32 · Common · released 2009-02-06
{2}{U}
Artifact Creature — Bird
Flying
When this creature enters, if you control a black permanent, target player loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
After finding no sustenance on the edges of Grixis, it turned to the skies of Bant.
Parasitic Strix is a common blue creature from Conflux (2009). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2009 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.10 to $0.51 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.16
USD Foil$0.51
Format legality
Where you can play Parasitic Strix in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.10 to $0.51 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Double Masters at $0.10.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conflux This page | 32 | Common | $0.16 | $0.51 |
| Salvat 2011 | 48 | Common | — | — |
| Double Masters | 60 | Common | $0.10 | $0.11 |
More from Conflux
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2020-08-07If you don't control a black permanent immediately after Parasitic Strix enters the battlefield, its ability doesn't trigger. If you don't control one as the ability resolves, no player loses or gains life. It doesn't have to be the same black permanent both times, however.
- 2020-08-07Parasitic Strix's ability triggers only once, no matter how many black permanents you control beyond the first.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parasitic Strix legal in Commander?
Yes — Parasitic Strix is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Parasitic Strix legal in?
Parasitic Strix is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Parasitic Strix been printed?
Parasitic Strix has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2009 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Parasitic Strix?
The cheapest printing is Double Masters (#60) at about $0.10.
Who illustrated Parasitic Strix?
This printing of Parasitic Strix was illustrated by Steven Belledin.