Lurking Crocodile
Magic 2012 184 • common
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 184
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Bloodthirst 1 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.)
Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
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
Lurking Crocodile was introduced in the Magic 2012 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2011. As a core set release, it was designed to serve as a foundational piece for the game's evolving meta, filling a specific niche for green-aligned decks that prioritized creature-based interaction. The card functions as a straightforward common, reflecting the design philosophy of providing reliable, thematic staples for players of all skill levels during the early 2010s.
The card features artwork by Kev Walker, a prolific illustrator whose work has defined the visual identity of numerous Magic: The Gathering expansions since the 1990s. His depiction of the crocodile emphasizes the creature's predatory nature, capturing the essence of the 'ambush' mechanic inherent to its design. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, if understated, inclusion in the set, celebrated more for its evocative aesthetic than for its competitive impact in higher-level tournament play.
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