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
Spinal Parasite
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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.
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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.
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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.
Format legality
Legality follows the dated Scryfall catalog snapshot.
For draft and prerelease, check the event’s release and rules. Missing statuses stay unavailable.
Official Magic rules| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Standard | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Comp. Brawl | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Duel | Legal |
For draft and prerelease, check the event’s release and rules.
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