The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition Cockatrice card (#284), a classic Rare green creature featuring the Flying ability and a unique block destroy effect.
Cockatrice
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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The Cockatrice card from Magic: The Gathering's Fifth Edition (1997) stands as a foundational piece for collectors of the game's early era. Identified by card number 284, this Rare green creature is defined by its five-mana cost and the iconic Flying ability. Its most distinctive mechanic allows it to destroy any non-Wall creature that blocks it or becomes blocked by it at the end of combat, making it a formidable defensive presence in gameplay. Designed by artist Dan Frazier, the card captures the fantasy aesthetic of the late 1990s TCG boom. For hobbyists, this Fifth Edition release is a staple for completing base sets or acquiring classic creatures. The combination of its straightforward mana cost and impactful ability makes it a recognizable name among veteran players and new collectors alike.
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Cockatrice
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dan Frazier
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}{G}
Creature — Cockatrice
2 / 4
G
Card Text
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Flying Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a non-Wall creature, destroy that creature at end of combat.