Essence Symbiote (IKO #149)
Essence Symbiote is a common printing from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (IKO #149), a Creature — Beast. Illustrated by Jason Felix.
Card text
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.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{G} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Beast |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 2 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (IKO) |
| Collector number | 149 |
| Artist | Jason Felix |
| Released | 2020-04-24 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.18, foil $0.36 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- April 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).
- April 17, 2020 — If Essence Symbiote mutates, its ability triggers.