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Hex Parasite, art by Raymond Swanland
Art by Raymond Swanland · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
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$7.21
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
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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.)

Rulings (2)

Jun 1, 2011 · 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.

Jun 1, 2011 · If the permanent has multiple kinds of counters, you choose how many of each to remove when the ability resolves.

LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernLegal
PioneerNot legal
StandardNot legal
PauperNot legal
PremodernNot legal
cEDHLegal

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No qualifying decks played Hex Parasite in the last 30 days. Tournament coverage starts Jun 1, 2026.
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