Essence Symbiote is a green Beast card from the 2020 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion, known for its ability to grow stronger through the set's signature mutation mechanic.
Essence Symbiote
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
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Essence Symbiote, identified as card number 149 in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering expansion Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, is a green Creature — Beast that captures the chaotic biological evolution of the series. Illustrated by Jason Felix, this common rarity card functions as a versatile piece for collectors building thematic decks or completing base set runs. In gameplay, Essence Symbiote offers a strategic advantage by interacting with the mutation mechanic introduced in this set. Whenever a creature you control mutates, this card provides a +1/+1 counter to that creature and allows you to gain life. This synergy makes it a valuable tool for players looking to sustain board presence while expanding their creature's power. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, Essence Symbiote represents a key component of the Ikoria block, appealing to those who appreciate cards that reward evolving strategies. Whether used for casual play or competitive formats, it remains a recognizable element of modern TCG history.
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Essence Symbiote
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jason Felix
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English
{1}{G}
Creature — Beast
2 / 2
G
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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.