Essence Symbiote
IKOIkoria: Lair of Behemoths/#149/2020Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.12
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 5.3%30d▼ 5.3%90d▲ 12.5%
90d high
$0.20
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
- Down 5.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 10% below its 90 day high of $0.20.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 100% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Beast
Whenever a creature you control mutates, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature and you gain 2 life.
2 / 2
Card capabilities
CreatureLife gain
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc17 Apr 2020
If Essence Symbiote mutates, its ability triggers.
wotc17 Apr 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).
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About this card
Essence Symbiote
Essence Symbiote is a Creature — Beast, with mana cost {1}{G} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (down 5.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Essence Symbiote FAQ
How much is Essence Symbiote worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Essence Symbiote is $0.18. It is down 5.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.20.
What is the cheapest printing of Essence Symbiote?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Essence Symbiote first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from IKO #149, released 2020-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Essence Symbiote?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.36 versus $0.18 for nonfoil, which is 100% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Essence Symbiote legal in Commander?
Yes, Essence Symbiote is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Essence Symbiote legal in Modern?
Yes, Essence Symbiote is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Essence Symbiote legal in Standard?
Essence Symbiote is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Essence Symbiote do?
Essence Symbiote is a Creature — Beast with mana cost {1}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever a creature you control mutates, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature and you gain 2 life.".