Rock Basilisk
Rock Basilisk is a Rare Creature — Basilisk from Mirage (279) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{R}{G}. Color identity: G, R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.58 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Rock Basilisk suits collectors and players working on Mirage who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Rock Basilisk from Mirage?
Rock Basilisk is a Creature — Basilisk in Mirage numbered 279. Mana cost {4}{R}{G}. Color identity: G, R. Rock Basilisk (279) is a format-relevant Creature — Basilisk in Mirage with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Rock Basilisk worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.58 for Rock Basilisk. Low and high spread runs $0.58 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.70; Normal: $0.58. This printing is from Mirage. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Mirage |
|---|---|
| Number | 279 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.58 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.70 |
| cardmarket | $0.70 |
| Normal | $0.58 |
Card stats
| Colors | G, R |
|---|---|
| Power | 4 |
How collectible is Rock Basilisk?
Rock Basilisk is a Rare printing in Mirage. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mirage. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1996.
What are the key details for Rock Basilisk?
Rock Basilisk lists as Creature — Basilisk. Artist: Ian Miller. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mirage. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Rock Basilisk (279) is a format-relevant Creature — Basilisk in Mirage with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Rock Basilisk is catalogued as Rare Creature — Basilisk in Mirage, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.58 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.70; Normal: $0.58).
- Mana cost {4}{R}{G} and type line Creature — Basilisk help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.58 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Rock Basilisk from Mirage?
Rock Basilisk is a Rare Creature — Basilisk from Mirage numbered 279 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Rock Basilisk worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.58 for ungraded Rock Basilisk. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Rock Basilisk?
Rock Basilisk is catalogued as Rare in Mirage. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Rock Basilisk legal in Commander or Standard?
Rock Basilisk shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Rock Basilisk near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.58. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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