Wild Crocodile

Wild Crocodile was released in 2020 as part of Unsanctioned, a standalone silver-bordered Magic: The Gathering boxed set designed for casual play. The set was created by Wizards of the Coast to explore unconventional mechanics and humorous card interactions that fall outside the traditional ruleset of the game. It served as a thematic follow-up to previous un-sets, aiming to offer a self-contained drafting experience that encouraged players to prioritize fun and chaos over strict tournament consistency.

The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in Magic’s early history known for iconic cards like Black Lotus. In the context of Unsanctioned, the art style maintains the whimsical, satirical aesthetic characteristic of the silver-bordered series. The design relies on the player rolling a six-sided die to determine the creature's power, reflecting the set's broader goal of integrating unpredictability and lighthearted chance into the standard creature combat framework.