The Greater Basilisk, card number 179 from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering M12 core set, a green creature with deathtouch.
Greater Basilisk
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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Released in 2011 as part of the Magic: The Gathering M12 core set, the Greater Basilisk (card number 179) is a green creature card designed for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by James Ryman, this Common rarity card features a mana cost of {3}{G}{G} and boasts a power and toughness of 3/5. Its primary ability, deathtouch, ensures that any damage it deals to a creature is sufficient to destroy it, making it a strategic threat in gameplay. The card's straightforward mechanics and iconic creature type appeal to players looking to build competitive decks or expand their TCG library. As a staple from the M12 release, the Greater Basilisk represents a key piece of Magic: The Gathering's enduring legacy in the trading card market.
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Greater Basilisk
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
James Ryman
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}{G}
Creature — Basilisk
3 / 5
G
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Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
Bone, stone . . . both taste the same to a hungry basilisk.