Crimson Roc
Mirage 168 • uncommon
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 168
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ian Miller
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Flying
Whenever this creature blocks a creature without flying, this creature gets +1/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in October 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the Crimson Roc represents the early exploration of the Arabian-inspired Zhalfir region within the game's lore. The set was designed to be self-contained and focused on mechanics like phasing and flanking, moving away from the complex graveyard interactions of previous sets. As a common-rarity creature, the card was primarily designed to provide aggressive flying support for red-aligned decks in limited play environments.
The artwork for the card was provided by illustrator Ken Meyer Jr., who captured the formidable nature of the giant bird in a distinct, painterly style characteristic of mid-nineties fantasy art. The illustration emphasizes the roc's scale and vibrant plumage, intended to contrast with the arid, mountainous landscape of its depicted habitat. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its straightforward utility and its role in building the identity of the Mirage block as a distinct, aesthetically cohesive chapter in the game's history.
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