One of the few creatures that's actually better with Godhead of Awe on the battlefield.
Posted By:
Manite
(5/4/2014 3:37:37 PM)
forget Fusion Elemental, i'd rather have Malstorm archangle, or if you feel like playing WUBRG any way, just pay WWUUBBRRGG for a progenitus.
Posted By:
18scsc
(6/12/2010 9:48:42 AM)
.5/5 would be less if the option existed.
"oh look! i can pay one mana of each color to get a 3/3! but wait! it can remove counters from permanents. oh wait, that gives it a permanent -2/-2. and i can only do it twice? sign me up."
sorrow's path, meet spinal parasite, fifth dawn's addition to the card hall of shame.
Posted By:
ultratog1028
(4/21/2009 9:36:33 AM)
I've seen one of these up to 18/18 due to multiple Energy Chambers and a Cranial Plating. While the parasite itself pretty well sucks, it just goes to show that even the worst cards can still be combo'd to devastating effect.
(I just wish I had done that combo instead of the other guy)
Posted By:
Draugnor
(9/10/2009 7:16:39 AM)
5 mana for a 4/4 is decent for an artifact. The redeeming factor is that if something would remove him from play you can remove the counters in response without even having to pay for mana.
Posted By:
Velacteis
(1/20/2010 5:40:15 PM)
@ ICEFANG13
First let me just say wow. Apparently you did not account for the the fact that you can take the counters off the parasite and the equipment keeps putting the counters back on. So I'm just going to assume that your a new player. And second where in the comment did I say it is so awesome all by it self. My whole argument was about it not being terrible in a tribal deck that apparently people don't seem to play that much anymore. Third have you actually played with a sunburst deck ? As for me complaining when I lose because of my deck building 'skills'. I don't think they cheated I just have fun, and It does not lose all that often. Again as i said before a majority of the people on here, seems like you included think cards like this belong in the trash just because you don't win on turn one, two, or three.
Posted By:
chives5602
(7/19/2011 5:55:04 AM)
@ chives5602
I believe in power creep a bit, I feel like newer cards clearly are better than older cards. Its not something I love, but it is what it is, magic will either go up slowly or quickly. Cards at the same power level means a dead game, and it is for $$, its not like anyone wants Magic to die.
What you said makes no sense whatsoever, I don't like players that just complain that power creep isn't here, it is, but I also don't like players who complain about power creep.
So lets see, you spend WUBRG to deal with 3BB, nice. I mean if this creature is as good as you say it is, then it should deal with that easily, I mean you spent all five colors on it.
Ok so you have a 4/4 that costs way more than his 3/3 (because of color weight). So you got him!
Well except Ob Nixilis, the Fallen has Landfall, so after 1 land, its a 6/6, and you aren't winning anymore.
Oh wait, you already counted that. Ok so Spinal Parasite removes 2 counters to remove 1 of his? oooo... (see all)
Posted By:
ICEFANG13
(7/5/2011 8:07:12 AM)
Hex Parasite laughs at you.
Posted By:
Arachnos
(9/13/2012 8:38:13 PM)
They should explore the negative mechanic more, its a cool idea
this however is total garbage, unfortunately
1.5/5 Stars
Posted By:
Hunter06
(8/12/2013 9:33:11 AM)
Every single part of this card is underwhelming.
Posted By:
Enelysios
(5/11/2014 7:38:00 PM)