The Daggerback Basilisk from Magic: The Gathering's 2010 Rise of the Eldrazi expansion is a foundational green creature card known for its deathtouch ability.
Daggerback Basilisk
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Rise of the Eldrazi
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Released in 2010 as part of the Rise of the Eldrazi expansion, the Daggerback Basilisk (card number 182) is a staple of the green mana color identity in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This creature card features a mana cost of {2}{G} and provides a versatile 2/2 body with the deathtouch keyword, allowing it to destroy any opposing creature it damages. Designed by Jesper Ejsing, the card captures the essence of the set's theme through its creature type, Basilisk, appealing to players and collectors who value efficient early-game interaction. For those building collections focused on the Rise of the Eldrazi set, this common card represents an essential piece of the game's strategic landscape. Collectors often seek out this product to complete their base set runs or to appreciate the distinct artwork and design language characteristic of the era. The card remains a recognizable fixture in the Magic community, bridging the gap between competitive gameplay history and nostalgic collecting. Whether you are looking to expand your library of classic Magic cards or complete a specific set, the Daggerback Basilisk offers a tangible connection to one of the game's most pivotal expansions.
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Daggerback Basilisk
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jesper Ejsing
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}
Creature — Basilisk
2 / 2
G
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Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
"Petrifying gaze, deadly fangs, knifelike dorsal spines, venomous saliva . . . Am I missing anything? . . . Toxic bones? Seriously?" —Samila, Murasa Expeditionary House
