Quick Answer

Wirewood Symbiote is a uncommon Creature — Insect from DD1 (DD1) costing {G}. Current price: $1.51 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wirewood Symbiote MTG card

Wirewood Symbiote

Creature — Insect

Card Text

Return an Elf you control to its owner's hand: Untap target creature. Activate only once each turn.

It drinks fatigue.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 DD1 DD1 🎨 Thomas M. Baxa

Market Prices

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$1.51
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$1.29
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€0.62
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wirewood Symbiote? Basics

Wirewood Symbiote is a Creature — Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return an Elf you control to its owner's hand: Untap target creature. Activate only once each turn."

How much mana does Wirewood Symbiote cost to cast? Basics

Wirewood Symbiote has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Wirewood Symbiote's mana cost of {G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Wirewood Symbiote has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Wirewood Symbiote's current oracle text is: "Return an Elf you control to its owner's hand: Untap target creature. Activate only once each turn."

What is the current price of Wirewood Symbiote? Pricing

The current market price for Wirewood Symbiote is approximately $1.51 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.62 EUR.

Where can I buy Wirewood Symbiote? Pricing

You can purchase Wirewood Symbiote from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Wirewood Symbiote legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wirewood Symbiote in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Wirewood Symbiote legal in Modern? Legality

Wirewood Symbiote is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Wirewood Symbiote legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wirewood Symbiote is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Wirewood Symbiote legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wirewood Symbiote in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Wirewood Symbiote legal in Legacy? Legality

Wirewood Symbiote is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Wirewood Symbiote legal in Vintage? Legality

Wirewood Symbiote is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Wirewood Symbiote legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wirewood Symbiote in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Wirewood Symbiote from? Details

This printing of Wirewood Symbiote is from DD1 (DD1), with collector number 17.

Wirewood Symbiote may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wirewood Symbiote's rarity? Details

Wirewood Symbiote is a uncommon card in DD1.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Wirewood Symbiote? Details

Wirewood Symbiote was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Wirewood Symbiote's power and toughness? Details

Wirewood Symbiote is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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