Greater Basilisk

M12Magic 2012/#179/2011CommonReprint
Colour IDMV 5
Greater Basilisk
Current paper retail
ManaPool$0.15
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.02
TCGplayer$0.06
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetM12
Collector #179
Released2011-07-15
Raritycommon
ArtistJames Ryman
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
AttributesReprint
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.06TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 20.0%90d▲ 100.0%
90d high
$0.07
90d low
$0.03
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.06
Magic 2012
  • Up 20.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $0.07.
  • This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (4 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 150% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (4 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Magic 2012M12 · #179 · 2011-07-15nonfoilcommon$0.06▲ 0.0%▼ 14.3%
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Magic 2011M11 · #180 · 2010-07-16foilcommon$0.11▲ 0.0%▲ 10.0%
eBay
Iconic MastersIMA · #165 · 2017-11-17nonfoilcommon$0.20▼ 9.1%▲ 5.3%
eBay
The ListPLST · #IMA-165 · 2019-11-07nonfoilcommon$0.30▲ 0.0%▲ 0.0%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Creature — Basilisk
Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
3 / 5
Keywords
Deathtouch
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Greater Basilisk

Greater Basilisk is a Creature — Basilisk, with mana cost {3}{G}{G} (mana value 5). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.06 (up 20.0% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Greater Basilisk FAQ

How much is Greater Basilisk worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Greater Basilisk is $0.06. It is up 20.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.03 to $0.07.
What is the cheapest printing of Greater Basilisk?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2012 at $0.06 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Greater Basilisk?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.30 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Greater Basilisk are there?
Greater Basilisk has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Greater Basilisk first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M11 #180, released 2010-07-16.
What is the newest printing of Greater Basilisk?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #IMA-165, released 2019-11-07.
Is there a foil version of Greater Basilisk?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.15 versus $0.06 for nonfoil, which is 150% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Greater Basilisk legal in Commander?
Yes, Greater Basilisk is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.