Wirewood Symbiote
Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins 17 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Thomas M. Baxa
- Market price
- $0.54
What it does
Return an Elf you control to its owner's hand: Untap target creature. Activate only once each turn.
It drinks fatigue.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Wirewood Symbiote on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Wirewood Symbiote was originally released in the 2002 Scourge expansion, designed as a key component of the Elf tribal archetype. Its ability to return an Elf to its owner's hand to untap a creature provided significant utility for triggering enter-the-battlefield effects, cementing its role as a staple in synergistic green decks. The artwork by Thomas M. Baxa captures the symbiotic bond between the creature and the forest, reflecting the organic, interconnected aesthetic prevalent in Onslaught block illustrations.
The Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins edition, released in 2014, functioned as a curated celebration of Magic's history, reprinting iconic cards to highlight the legendary rivalry between these two creature types. Including Wirewood Symbiote in this set allowed players to revisit a powerful engine card within a balanced, pre-constructed environment. While the card retains its original mechanics, this printing introduced a modern card frame and updated templating, making it a functional and aesthetic bridge between early design philosophies and the contemporary game.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Wirewood Symbiote
Wirewood Symbiote is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins 17 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Wirewood Symbiote on collecto.rs?
Wirewood Symbiote doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Wirewood Symbiote?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Wirewood Symbiote catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Wirewood Symbiote is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
