Daggerback Basilisk

Description

The Core Set 2019 Daggerback Basilisk (#174) is a green creature card printed with a foil finish in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Jesper Ejsing, this card carries the mana cost of two generic mana and one green mana, resulting in a mana value of 3. As a Creature — Basilisk, it possesses 2 power and 2 toughness. The card’s primary mechanical identity rests on the Deathtouch keyword. This ability ensures that any amount of damage dealt by the Basilisk to a creature is sufficient to destroy it, making it an efficient blocker and attacker in gameplay scenarios. The flavor text notes that its ventricles weep venom and that it consumes only poison, adding thematic depth to its design. Collectors frequently add this card to their libraries to complete the Core Set 2019 checklist or to expand their collection of green creatures. The foil treatment offers a distinct visual contrast to the non-foil versions, appealing to those who prioritize aesthetic variety in their collections. For players building decks in formats like Commander or Limited, the Daggerback Basilisk provides a straightforward creature with a impactful combat ability. Its placement as card number 174 in the set makes it easily identifiable for organizers and builders. The Daggerback Basilisk is a Common creature card from the Core Set 2019, featuring the Deathtouch ability.