Daggerback Basilisk
Rise of the Eldrazi 182 • common
- Set
- Rise of the Eldrazi
- Collector number
- 182
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
"Petrifying gaze, deadly fangs, knifelike dorsal spines, venomous saliva . . . Am I missing anything? . . . Toxic bones? Seriously?"— Samila, Murasa Expeditionary House
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Daggerback Basilisk was released in 2010 as part of the Rise of the Eldrazi set, the third installment in the Zendikar block of Magic: The Gathering. This set introduced the Eldrazi, ancient and incomprehensible entities that threatened the plane, prompting a design philosophy that emphasized massive creatures and high-impact board presence. The card was crafted as a common-rarity creature to provide a defensive staple in the Limited environment, specifically serving as a reliable deterrent against aggressive strategies.
The artwork was created by illustrator Kev Walker, a prolific artist known for his gritty, detailed depictions of creatures across the game's history. Walker’s design for the Daggerback Basilisk emphasizes its lethal nature, utilizing sharp, angular textures and a defensive posture that perfectly aligns with its deathtouch ability. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency, finding its place as a quintessential example of a 'green common' designed to balance the game's combat dynamics.
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