# 2011 Magic: The Gathering Magic #179

> The Greater Basilisk, card number 179 from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering M12 core set, a green creature with deathtouch.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2011
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Magic
- **Card number**: #179
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

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.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Greater Basilisk?

The Greater Basilisk has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, requiring five total mana to cast. It is a green card with a mana value of 5.

### What set is Greater Basilisk from?

Greater Basilisk is card number 179 from the Magic 2012 (M12) core set, released in 2011. It is a Common rarity card within that release.

### What is the deathtouch ability?

Deathtouch is a keyword ability that means any amount of damage this creature deals to another creature is enough to destroy it, regardless of the other creature's toughness.

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