Magic: The Gathering

Greater Basilisk

Magic 2012 179 • common

Set: Magic 2012
Collector number: 179
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: James Ryman
Market price: $0.03

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$0.03market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.03 – $0.06 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common creature card serves as a foundational piece for players building out their collections. Its inclusion in the set provides a staple example of the classic basilisk archetype, representing a reliable and recognizable addition to the game's broader bestiary.

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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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Greater Basilisk was released in July 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set, which served as the twelfth iteration of the foundational card pool for Magic: The Gathering. As a common creature, it was designed to function as a functional piece for the Limited format, specifically serving as a defensive or threat-based tool in green-aligned decks by utilizing the deathtouch keyword to discourage opponent attacks.

The illustration was provided by James Ryman, a prolific artist known for his dynamic and high-fantasy aesthetic within the Wizards of the Coast catalog. Ryman focused on conveying the traditional reptilian menace associated with the basilisk archetype, opting for a textured, imposing depiction that aligns with the set's broader goal of reinforcing iconic creature types for both new and returning players.

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