Spinal Parasite {5}
Artifact Creature — Insect
Sunburst (This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.) Remove two +1/+1 counters from this creature: Remove a counter from target permanent.
-1/-1
Prints (8)
| Set | # | Rarity | Finishes | USD | Foil USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Dawn (5DN) | 155 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Fifth Dawn (5DN) | 155 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | $0.23 | $0.60 |
| Fifth Dawn (5DN) | 155 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Fifth Dawn (5DN) | 155 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Fifth Dawn (5DN) | 155 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Fifth Dawn (5DN) | 155 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Fifth Dawn (5DN) | 155 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Fifth Dawn (5DN) | 155 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
Rulings
- 2004-12-01 Yes, this card’s base power/toughness is -1/-1. If it has five +1/+1 counters on it, it’s a 4/4 creature.
- 2004-12-01 If Spinal Parasite is a 1/1 because it has two +1/+1 counters on it, you can remove both counters to pay for its activated ability.
- 2004-12-01 Any permanent is a legal target for Spinal Parasite’s ability, not just one with a counter on it. The player who controls Spinal Parasite chooses which counter to remove from the targeted permanent.