The Thicket Basilisk from Magic: The Gathering's 1994 Revised Edition. This uncommon green creature card offers essential value for set completists and TCG collectors.
Thicket Basilisk
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Revised Edition
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The Thicket Basilisk, designated as card number 218, is a notable uncommon creature from Magic: The Gathering's Revised Edition, released in 1994. As a green mana card with a mana value of 5, this Basilisk-type creature brings strategic depth to the game with its unique defensive ability. Whenever it blocks or becomes blocked by a non-Wall creature, it destroys that opposing creature at the end of combat, making it a formidable presence on the battlefield. For collectors, the Thicket Basilisk represents a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering history. The Revised Edition, also known as 3ED, was pivotal in refining the game's mechanics and art style, setting the stage for future expansions. This card's design and rules text reflect the early strategic complexity that has long attracted dedicated players and investors to the TCG market. Whether you are building a comprehensive collection of Revised Edition cards or seeking a powerful card for your deck, the Thicket Basilisk remains a sought-after item. Its enduring appeal lies in its role within one of the most influential trading card game sets ever produced. Collectors value this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its historical significance in the evolution of Magic: The Gathering.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Thicket Basilisk
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Dan Frazier
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}{G}
Creature — Basilisk
2 / 4
G
Card Text
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Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a non-Wall creature, destroy that creature at end of combat.
Moss-covered statues littered the area, a macabre monument to the Basilisk's power.
