Psychic Symbiont
Core Set 2019 221 • uncommon
- Set
- Core Set 2019
- Collector number
- 221
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Robbie Trevino
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, target opponent discards a card and you draw a card.
"I turn around and see nothing, yet I know it is behind me. Its fingers rummage in my mind, crafting new ideas."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Psychic Symbiont was released in 2018 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2019. This set was designed to serve as an accessible entry point for new players while providing foundational cards for the game's rotating Standard format, focusing on a balance of evergreen mechanics and thematic depth. The card represents the recurring concept of parasitic or symbiotic beings within the game's multiverse, reflecting a design philosophy that blends utility-focused abilities with specific creature types.
The artwork for Psychic Symbiont was created by the illustrator Igor Kieryluk. His vision for the piece centered on the unsettling aesthetic of a telepathic parasite merging with a host, utilizing a cool color palette and sharp, alien features to emphasize the creature's psychic nature. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid limited-format inclusion, valued by players for its ability to provide both card advantage and information gathering during gameplay.
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