Essence Symbiote (149)
IKO · Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths · common
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 2.0 |
| Type | Creature — Beast |
| Rarity | common |
| Colors | G |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 2 |
| EDHREC rank | 11442 |
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.
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Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.19 | $0.36 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.16 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.06 | $0.19 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | $0.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | — | $0.08 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
Rulings
- 2020-04-17: If Essence Symbiote mutates, its ability triggers.
- 2020-04-17: You 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).
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 精魂共生体 |
| Chinese Traditional | 精魂共生體 |
| French | Symbiote d'essence |
| German | Essenzsymbiont |
| Italian | Simbionte dell'Essenza |
| Japanese | 本質共生体 |
| Korean | 정수 공생자 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Simbionte da Essência |
| Russian | Симбионт Сущности |
| Spanish | Simbionte de esencia |