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
- $10.20
What it does
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Whenever a creature of the chosen type dies, you may draw a card.
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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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Where it came from
Species Specialist was released in 2020 as part of the Commander 2020 set, specifically featured in the Timeless Wisdom deck. This set was designed to integrate with the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths release, focusing on the mechanics of mutation and creature types within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. As a card tailored for the Commander format, it was built to provide card advantage in decks centered around specific creature types, serving as a tactical engine for players who prioritize tribal synergy.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov. In keeping with the aesthetic of the Ikoria plane, the design leans into the thematic visual language of monstrous biology and the distinct, often jagged morphology characteristic of the set's setting. Upon its release, the card was received favorably by the community for its niche utility, becoming a staple inclusion in popular tribal decks that rely on consistent creature board presence and death triggers.
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