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Essence Symbiote
IKO · Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths #149 · Common · released 2020-04-24
{1}{G}
Creature — Beast
Whenever a creature you control mutates, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature and you gain 2 life.
The Ozolith's appearance spawned a new era of wild mutation on Ikoria. Some creatures hunted different prey, lived in new habitats, and thrived on mutation itself.
Essence Symbiote is a common green creature from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (2020). Recent market prices range from $0.19 to $0.35 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.20
USD Foil$0.36
Format legality
Where you can play Essence Symbiote in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.19 to $0.35 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths at $0.19.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths This page | 149 | Common | $0.19 | $0.35 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2020-04-17You gain 2 life when Essence Symbiote’s ability resolves, even if you can’t put a +1/+1 counter on the mutated creature (most likely because it’s left the battlefield).
- 2020-04-17If Essence Symbiote mutates, its ability triggers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Essence Symbiote legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Symbiote is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Essence Symbiote legal in?
Essence Symbiote is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Essence Symbiote been printed?
Essence Symbiote has a single printing, released in 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Essence Symbiote?
The cheapest printing is Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (#149) at about $0.19.
Who illustrated Essence Symbiote?
This printing of Essence Symbiote was illustrated by Jason Felix.