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Essence Symbiote
CREATURE — BEAST Common
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths EDHREC #11,442
$0.16
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7 days
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Essence Symbiote price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.16.
Essence Symbiote Price Summary
Essence Symbiote's current headline price is $0.16.
Essence Symbiote Printings & Prices
1 printings
Essence Symbiote has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Essence Symbiote: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | IKO #149 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IKO #149 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Essence Symbiote Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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 legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
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Legal
Essence Symbiote Rulings
2 most recent
- Apr 17, 2020 If Essence Symbiote mutates, its ability triggers.
- Apr 17, 2020 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).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Essence Symbiote has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKO #149 | 2020-04-24 | Common | Standard |
| IKO #149 | 2020-04-24 | Common | Standard |
Essence Symbiote in Commander
Essence Symbiote is the #11,442 most-played card on EDHREC, down 196 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Symbiote FAQ
How much is Essence Symbiote worth?
Essence Symbiote is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Essence Symbiote legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Symbiote is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Essence Symbiote been reprinted?
Yes — Essence Symbiote has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Essence Symbiote cheap?
Essence Symbiote trades at about $0.16 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,442 on EDHREC).