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Hex Parasite
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Hex Parasite

{1}

Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Insect

{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.)

Drawn by power, fueled by conquest.

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Set
New Phyrexia (NPH #137)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
1
Released
2011-05-13
Artist
Raymond Swanland
EDHREC rank
#5,725
Colour identity
{B}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 3 two-card combos

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.33
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.

Combos 63

Noctis, Prince of Lucis+Aetherflux Reservoir+Hex Parasite+Lotus Petal
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
2,623 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Horobi, Death's Wail+Revel in Riches+Hex Parasite
{B}
Destroy any number of creatures opponents controlDestroy each creature that enters the battlefield under an opponent's controlLock
552 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Horobi, Death's Wail+Hex Parasite+Sangromancer
{B}
Destroy any number of creatures opponents controlDestroy each creature that enters the battlefield under an opponent's controlLock
502 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Repay in Kind+Hex Parasite
{B}
Each opponent loses the gameNear-infinite lifeloss for all players
485 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rowan, Scion of War+Exsanguinate+Hex Parasite
{B}{R}
Near-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifeloss
323 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+Vilis, Broker of Blood+Hex Parasite
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
261 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Hex Parasite+Ashnod's Altar+Gray Merchant of Asphodel
{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifelossInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
161 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Children of Korlis+Vizkopa Guildmage+Hex Parasite
{W}{B}
Near-infinite lifeloss
147 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Satsuki, the Living Lore+There and Back Again+Hex Parasite+Freed from the Real
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite Treasure tokensInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
107 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Celestial Convergence+Hex Parasite
{W}{B}
Win the game
105 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mister Negative+Hex Parasite+Phyrexian Unlife
{W}{B}
Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponentTarget opponent loses the game
70 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mister Negative+Hex Parasite+Platinum Angel
{W}{B}
Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponentTarget opponent loses the game
40 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Greven, Predator Captain+Hex Parasite
{B}{R}
Target opponent loses the game
36 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mister Negative+Hex Parasite+Pact Weapon
{W}{B}
Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponentTarget opponent loses the game
34 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Satsuki, the Living Lore+There and Back Again+Hex Parasite+Staff of Domination
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite draw triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite Treasure tokensInfinite untap of creatures you controlInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
31 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Satsuki, the Living Lore+There and Back Again+Hex Parasite+Pemmin's Aura
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite Treasure tokensInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Blood Pet+Hex Parasite+Pitiless Plunderer
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
19 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mister Negative+Cloudsteel Kirin+Hex Parasite
{W}{B}
Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponentTarget opponent loses the game
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mister Negative+Hex Parasite+Soul Echo
{W}{B}
Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponentTarget opponent loses the game
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Blood Pet+Hex Parasite+Pawn of Ulamog
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Satsuki, the Living Lore+There and Back Again+Hex Parasite+Umbral Mantle
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite mana nontoken creatures you control can produceInfinite power and toughness for certain creaturesInfinite Treasure tokensInfinite untap of creatures you controlInfinite untap of nontoken creatures you controlInfinitely large creature until end of turnInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Hex Parasite+Vorapede+Pitiless Plunderer+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rowan, Scion of War+Stensian Sanguinist // Exsanguinate+Hex Parasite
{B}{R}
Near-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifeloss
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Hex Parasite+Ashnod's Altar+Initiates of the Ebon Hand
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rydia, Summoner of Mist+There and Back Again+Barbara Wright+Hex Parasite+Freed from the Real
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite Treasure tokens
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Hex Parasite+Ashnod's Altar+Bog Initiate
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Narci, Fable Singer+The Cruelty of Gix+Huatli's Raptor+Hex Parasite+Phyrexian Altar
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifelossInfinite proliferateInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Unstoppable Slasher+Hex Parasite+Ashnod's Altar+Vein Ripper
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifelossInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist+Coretapper+Magistrate's Scepter+Hex Parasite
{U}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Eldest Reborn+Core Prowler+Ashnod's Altar+Hex Parasite+Bog Initiate
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite proliferateInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Hex Parasite+Ashnod's Altar+Mycosynth Lattice
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
There and Back Again+Time Sieve+Hex Parasite
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite turnsLock
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Hex Parasite+Ashnod's Altar+Chromatic Orrery
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite draw triggers
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rydia, Summoner of Mist+There and Back Again+Barbara Wright+Hex Parasite+Staff of Domination
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite draw triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite Treasure tokensInfinite untap of creatures you control
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rydia, Summoner of Mist+There and Back Again+Barbara Wright+Hex Parasite+Crab Umbra
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite Treasure tokens
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Mending of Dominaria+Zuran Orb+Evolution Sage+Hex Parasite
{B}{G}
Infinite landfall triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite proliferateInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Hex Parasite+Vorapede+Pitiless Plunderer+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rydia, Summoner of Mist+There and Back Again+Barbara Wright+Hex Parasite+Sword of the Paruns
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite Treasure tokensInfinite untap of creatures you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rydia, Summoner of Mist+There and Back Again+Barbara Wright+Hex Parasite+Pemmin's Aura
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite Treasure tokens
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rydia, Summoner of Mist+There and Back Again+Barbara Wright+Hex Parasite+High Alert
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite Treasure tokensInfinite untap of creatures you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ayara's Oathsworn+Nexus of Fate+Hex Parasite
{U}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rydia, Summoner of Mist+There and Back Again+Barbara Wright+Hex Parasite+Seedcradle Witch
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite Treasure tokensInfinite untap of creatures you controlInfinitely large creature until end of turnInfinitely large creatures you control until end of turn
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Blood Pet+Hex Parasite+Sifter of Skulls
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Unstoppable Slasher+Hex Parasite+Ashnod's Altar+Healer of the Pride
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sinking Feeling+Hex Parasite+Kiora's Follower+Chromatic Orrery
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite draw triggersInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sinking Feeling+Hex Parasite+Vizier of Tumbling Sands+Chromatic Orrery
{U}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite draw triggersInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rydia, Summoner of Mist+There and Back Again+Barbara Wright+Hex Parasite+Gauntlets of Light
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite Treasure tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Unstoppable Slasher+Hex Parasite+Ashnod's Altar+Dross Harvester
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Unstoppable Slasher+Hex Parasite+Ashnod's Altar+Angelic Chorus
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rydia, Summoner of Mist+There and Back Again+Barbara Wright+Hex Parasite+Aggravated Assault
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite combat phasesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite Treasure tokensInfinite untap of creatures you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Not legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Not legal
Timeless Not legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2011-06-01

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

  • 2011-06-01

    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.

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