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Cockatrice
LEA · Limited Edition Alpha #189 · Rare · released 1993-08-05
{3}{G}{G}
Creature — Cockatrice
Flying
Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a non-Wall creature, destroy that creature at end of combat.
Cockatrice is a rare green creature from Limited Edition Alpha (1993). It has been printed 14 times across 13 sets, from 1993 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.33 to $180.89 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Cockatrice in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (14)
Prices range from $0.33 to $180.89 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Time Spiral Timeshifted at $0.33.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha This page | 189 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 190 | Rare | $180.89 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 190 | Rare | $16.92 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 190 | Rare | — | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 190 | Rare | $3.10 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 189 | Rare | $25.00 | — |
| Revised Edition | 189 | Rare | $1.85 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 189 | Rare | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 237 | Rare | $4.35 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 237 | Rare | $0.53 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 284 | Rare | $0.65 | — |
| Time Spiral Timeshifted | 75 | Special | $0.33 | $2.68 |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 482 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 185 | Rare | — | — |
More from Limited Edition Alpha
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2004-10-04The ability destroys the creature at the end of the combat, which is after all first strike and normal damage dealing is done. This means that a creature may have to regenerate twice to survive the combat, once from damage and once again at end of combat.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cockatrice legal in Commander?
Yes — Cockatrice is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cockatrice legal in?
Cockatrice is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Cockatrice been printed?
Cockatrice has been printed 14 times across 13 sets, from 1993 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Cockatrice?
The cheapest printing is Time Spiral Timeshifted (#75) at about $0.33.
Who illustrated Cockatrice?
This printing of Cockatrice was illustrated by Dan Frazier.