Cockatrice

Description

Cockatrice is a Rare creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set, released in 1995. Identified by card number 237, this card represents a staple of the early Game format with its straightforward yet impactful abilities. The creature costs three generic mana and two green mana to cast, resulting in a mana value of five. The card's text box describes two key capabilities. First, it possesses the Flying keyword, allowing it to bypass creatures without Flying. Second, it features a triggered ability that triggers whenever it blocks or becomes blocked by a non-Wall creature. In those instances, the blocked creature is destroyed at the end of combat. This mechanic provides a powerful defensive tool against many common early-game threats. Designed by Dan Frazier, this card is a foundational piece for collectors focusing on the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border series. The Foreign Black Border variant is distinct from the standard release due to its black border, making it a specific target for set completists. As a Rare rarity card, it holds a consistent place in the collector's market for those building comprehensive collections of the Fourth Edition set. Collectors can find this card to complete their Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border collection or to add a classic artifact to their library. The combination of its iconic creature type and its unique combat interaction makes it a memorable part of the early Magic: The Gathering landscape.