Magic: The Gathering

Species Specialist

Commander 2020 47 • rare

Set: Commander 2020
Collector number: 47
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Paul Scott Canavan
Market price: $10.10

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Market

What it's worth

$10.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$9.94 – $12.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, Species Specialist rewards players for carefully managing their board state by providing card draw whenever a creature of a chosen type leaves the battlefield. Its ability to turn tactical losses into renewed resources makes it a valued inclusion for those focusing on creature-heavy strategies.

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Card face

What it does

As this creature enters, choose a creature type.

Whenever a creature of the chosen type dies, you may draw a card.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Species Specialist was released in 2020 as part of the Commander 2020 set, specifically featured in the Timeless Wisdom preconstructed deck. The card was designed to support creature-heavy strategies by offering card draw whenever a creature of a chosen type dies, reinforcing the set's focus on synergistic tribal mechanics in the Commander format.

The artwork was provided by Paul Scott Canavan, who utilized a vivid, high-fantasy style to depict the specialist in a moment of clinical observation. The card has been well-received by players for its utility in black-aligned decks, serving as a reliable engine for maintaining resources during prolonged games.

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Species SpecialistSecret Lair Drop · #2369 · rare · 2026$10.57

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About Species Specialist

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