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Basilica Screecher
GTC · Gatecrash #58 · Common · released 2013-02-01
{1}{B}
Creature — Bat
Flying
Extort (Whenever you cast a spell, you may pay {W/B}. If you do, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain that much life.)
A screech in the night is all it takes for Orzhov debtors to clutch at their coin purses.
Basilica Screecher is a common black creature from Gatecrash (2013). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2013 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.21 to $3.89 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.22
USD Foil$3.89
Format legality
Where you can play Basilica Screecher in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.21 to $3.89 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Gatecrash at $0.21.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatecrash This page | 58 | Common | $0.21 | $3.89 |
| Ravnica: Clue Edition | 105 | Common | $0.26 | — |
| Pioneer Masters | 83 | Common | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2024-01-12You may pay {W/B} a maximum of one time for each extort triggered ability. You decide whether to pay when the ability resolves.
- 2024-01-12The amount of life you gain from extort is based on the total amount of life lost, not necessarily the number of opponents you have. For example, if your opponent's life total can't change (perhaps because that player controls Platinum Emperion), you won't gain any life.
- 2024-01-12The extort ability doesn't target any player.
- 2024-01-12The extort ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. The ability resolves even if that spell is countered.
Frequently asked questions
Is Basilica Screecher legal in Commander?
Yes — Basilica Screecher is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Basilica Screecher legal in?
Basilica Screecher is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Basilica Screecher been printed?
Basilica Screecher has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2013 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Basilica Screecher?
The cheapest printing is Gatecrash (#58) at about $0.21.
Who illustrated Basilica Screecher?
This printing of Basilica Screecher was illustrated by Christine Choi.