Hex Parasite | New Phyrexia

Q: What does Hex Parasite do in Magic: The Gathering?

{X}{B/P}: Remove up to X counters from target permanent. For each counter removed this way, this creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. ({B/P} can be paid with either {B} or 2 life.)

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New Phyrexia (nph)
#137 • rare • English • Foil

Hex Parasite

Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Insect

{B/P}: Remove up to X counters from target permanent. For each counter removed this way, this creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. ({B/P} can be paid with either swamp

or 2 life.)

Illustrated by Raymond Swanland

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Legalities

Not Legal

standard

Not Legal

historic

Not Legal

pioneer

Legal

Modern

Legal

Legacy

Not Legal

pauper

Legal

vintage

Legal

Commander

Not Legal

brawl

Not Legal

alchemy

Rulings

You may choose a value for X that’s greater than the number of counters on the targeted permanent. However, Hex Parasite only gets the bonus for counters actually removed.

2011-06-01 • wotc

If the permanent has multiple kinds of counters, you choose how many of each to remove when the ability resolves.

2011-06-01 • wotc

Alternate Printings

Normal: $11.68 | Foil: $23.67