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The 2024 Modern Horizons 3 release with this foil Wirewood Symbiote card, a versatile 1-g mana Insect creature designed for Magic: The Gathering gameplay.

Wirewood Symbiote

2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons 3

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Product Overview

Description

As a one-mana cost Insect creature, this card serves as an essential early-game tool that balances offensive potential with flexible resource management. Collectors and players alike appreciate its straightforward yet powerful ability to untap any target creature by returning an Elf to its owner's hand, making it a staple in elf-centric or tribal strategies. Produced with a premium foil finish, this card number 288 edition stands out within the Modern Horizons 3 catalog for its shimmering aesthetic and durable construction. The foil treatment enhances the card's visual appeal, drawing attention to the intricate details of the Insect subtype while maintaining the high-quality print standards expected from Magic: The Gathering releases. Artists like Thomas M. Baxa contribute to the set's rich lore, bringing the whimsical nature of the Wirewood Symbiote to life through evocative imagery and atmospheric flavor text. For super collectors, this foil variant represents a desirable addition to any Modern Horizons 3 collection. The combination of its uncommon rarity, strategic gameplay value, and distinctive foil treatment makes it a sought-after piece for enthusiasts looking to complete their set or enhance their deck-building options. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the Magic: The Gathering universe, the Wirewood Symbiote offers a compelling blend of utility and collectibility that resonates across generations of players. By focusing on authentic releases and premium finishes, we help enthusiasts build impressive archives that celebrate the artistry and strategy of the game. Explore our growing inventory to discover more rare and valuable cards from the Modern Horizons 3 era and beyond.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2024

Series

Modern Horizons 3

Card Number

#288

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Thomas M. Baxa

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{G}

Type

Creature — Insect

Power / Toughness

1 / 1

Color

G

Card Text

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Return an Elf you control to its owner's hand: Untap target creature. Activate only once each turn.

It drinks fatigue.

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FAQ

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What does the Wirewood Symbiote card do in Magic: The Gathering?

The Wirewood Symbiote allows you to untap a target creature by returning an Elf you control to its owner's hand. This ability can be activated only once each turn, providing flexible mana acceleration or reanimation options.

Is the Modern Horizons 3 Wirewood Symbiote card rare?

While the Wirewood Symbiote is printed as an Uncommon rarity card, the specific foil version from Modern Horizons 3 is often more sought after by collectors due to its premium finish and limited availability compared to the non-foil base set.

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