Thicket Basilisk
Revised Edition 218 • uncommon
- Set
- Revised Edition
- Collector number
- 218
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a non-Wall creature, destroy that creature at end of combat.
Moss-covered statues littered the area, a macabre monument to the Basilisk's power.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Thicket Basilisk was originally introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, with the Revised Edition iteration being released in 1994 as part of the game's third core set. Developed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the card was created to provide a flavorful, tactical creature that utilized the game's unique blocking mechanics, specifically rewarding players who deployed it against walls.
The artwork for the card was illustrated by Dameon Willich, who contributed several pieces to the early Magic: The Gathering sets. His design captures the classic fantasy aesthetic of the early nineties, focusing on the creature's menacing, reptilian nature. While not a marquee card in competitive play, it remains a nostalgic piece for many long-term collectors who appreciate the distinct art style and hand-painted aesthetic that defined the Revised Edition era.
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About Thicket Basilisk
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