Magic: The Gathering

Sylvan Basilisk

Portal Second Age 146 • rare

Set: Portal Second Age
Collector number: 146
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Ron Spencer
Market price: $1.20

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What it's worth

$1.20market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$1.20 – $1.27 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece represents a distinct find for those building out their collections. Its status ensures it remains a notable inclusion for anyone focused on assembling a complete set of these specific artifacts.

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What it does

Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature, destroy that creature.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Sylvan Basilisk was released in 1998 as part of the Portal Second Age expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed specifically to serve as a gateway for new players, utilizing a simplified ruleset and more intuitive card mechanics compared to the complex mechanics of the core game at the time. It is set within the fantasy world of Dominaria, specifically focusing on the lore of the continent of Jamuraa.

The card illustration was created by Ron Spencer, a prominent artist whose work defined the dark, visceral aesthetic of 1990s Magic: The Gathering. Spencer utilized his signature high-contrast style and organic, textured brushwork to capture the Basilisk as a lethal predator of the forest. Upon release, the card was received as a functional staple for green decks in the Portal format, valued for its ability to effectively discourage opponents from blocking due to its unique deathtouch-adjacent combat ability.

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