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Spinal Parasite
ARTIFACT CREATURE — INSECT Uncommon
Fifth Dawn EDHREC #26,777
$0.13
+0.0%
7 days
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Spinal Parasite price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.13.
Spinal Parasite Price Summary
Spinal Parasite's current headline price is $0.13.
Spinal Parasite Printings & Prices
1 printings
Spinal Parasite has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Spinal Parasite: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #155 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #155 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Spinal Parasite Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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 legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Spinal Parasite Rulings
3 most recent
- Dec 1, 2004 Any 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.
- Dec 1, 2004 If 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.
- Dec 1, 2004 Yes, this card’s base power/toughness is -1/-1. If it has five +1/+1 counters on it, it’s a 4/4 creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Spinal Parasite has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5DN #155 | 2004-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 5DN #155 | 2004-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
Spinal Parasite in Commander
Spinal Parasite is the #26,777 most-played card on EDHREC, down 425 places over the last 30 days.
Spinal Parasite FAQ
How much is Spinal Parasite worth?
Spinal Parasite is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Spinal Parasite legal in Commander?
Yes — Spinal Parasite is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Spinal Parasite been reprinted?
Yes — Spinal Parasite has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Spinal Parasite cheap?
Spinal Parasite trades at about $0.13 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,777 on EDHREC).