Essence Symbiote

Essence Symbiote

Creature — Beast

Set

Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (iko)

Rarity

Common

Mana Cost
1 G
Price · Cardmarket trend

€0.24 Foil €0.28

Artist

Jason Felix

Power / Toughness

2 / 2

Cardmarket trend via Scryfall, as of 10/27/2026. May differ from the actual price.

Oracle Text

Whenever a creature you control mutates, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature and you gain 2 life.

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Rulings (2)

  • Wizards of the Coast
    If Essence Symbiote mutates, its ability triggers.
  • Wizards of the Coast
    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).