Hex Parasite
| Name | Hex Parasite |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact creature — phyrexian insect |
| Description |   : Remove up to X counters from target permanent. For each counter removed this way, Hex Parasite gets +1/+0 until end of turn. ( can be paid with either  or 2 life.) |
| Flavor | Drawn by power, fueled by conquest. |
| Artist | Raymond Swanland |
| Set | New Phyrexia #137 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Hex Parasite
Hex Parasite, Artifact creature — phyrexian insect, designed by Raymond Swanland first released in May, 2011 in the set New Phyrexia. It see play in 1 formats: Commander. It's a key card in 3 combos.
Hex Parasite can be a valuable addition to decks that rely on +1/+1 counters or other types of counters, allowing for flexible removal of counters from opposing permanents while potentially boosting its own power. However, in competitive Magic: the Gathering play, there are often more efficient options available for counter manipulation, such as Walking Ballista or Winding Constrictor, which may overshadow Hex Parasite in terms of effectiveness and versatility, making it less likely to see play in top-tier decks.
Rules
06/01/11
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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What type of card is Hex Parasite?
Hex Parasite is a Artifact creature — phyrexian insect card in Marvel Snap SNAP.
What does Hex Parasite do?
{X}{B/P}: Remove up to X counters from target permanent. For each counter removed this way, Hex Parasite gets +1/+0 until end of turn. ({B/P} can be paid with either {B} or 2 life.)
What set is Hex Parasite from?
Hex Parasite was first released in the set New Phyrexia, illustrated by Raymond Swanland.
Is Hex Parasite legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Hex Parasite can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What competitive formats is Hex Parasite played in?
Hex Parasite sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Commander.
Is Hex Parasite part of any infinite combos?
Yes, Hex Parasite is a key card in 3 combo(s) in our combo database, linked from the Combos section of this page.
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