Greater Basilisk
Iconic Masters 165 • common
- Set
- Iconic Masters
- Collector number
- 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- James Ryman
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
Bone, stone . . . both taste the same to a hungry basilisk.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Greater Basilisk card, appearing as card number 165 in the Iconic Masters set released in 2017, serves as a reprint of a classic creature type central to Magic: The Gathering's early aesthetic. The set itself was designed as a curated compilation, intended to provide players with access to powerful and iconic cards from the game's long history, often featuring updated artwork to suit the high-fantasy visual standards of the modern era.
The illustration for this iteration of the Greater Basilisk was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, who sought to capture the predatory and petrifying essence of the mythical beast. His interpretation emphasizes the scaled texture and imposing presence of the creature, fitting into the set's goal of celebrating the foundational imagery of the trading card game. The design was received as a functional addition to the limited-environment format of the set, offering a reliable, albeit standard, threat for deck construction.
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