Quick Answer

Lurking Crocodile is a common Creature — Crocodile from M12 (M12) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lurking Crocodile MTG card

Lurking Crocodile

Creature — Crocodile

Card Text

Bloodthirst 1 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.) Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 M12 M12 🎨 Donato Giancola
Bloodthirst Islandwalk Landwalk

Market Prices

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$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.45
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lurking Crocodile? Basics

Lurking Crocodile is a Creature — Crocodile card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bloodthirst 1 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.) Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)"

How much mana does Lurking Crocodile cost to cast? Basics

Lurking Crocodile has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Lurking Crocodile's mana cost of {2}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Lurking Crocodile has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Lurking Crocodile's current oracle text is: "Bloodthirst 1 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.) Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)"

What is the current price of Lurking Crocodile? Pricing

The current market price for Lurking Crocodile is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Lurking Crocodile? Pricing

You can purchase Lurking Crocodile from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Lurking Crocodile normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.45

Is Lurking Crocodile legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lurking Crocodile in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Lurking Crocodile legal in Modern? Legality

Lurking Crocodile is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Lurking Crocodile legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lurking Crocodile is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Lurking Crocodile legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lurking Crocodile in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Lurking Crocodile legal in Legacy? Legality

Lurking Crocodile is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Lurking Crocodile legal in Vintage? Legality

Lurking Crocodile is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Lurking Crocodile legal in Pauper? Legality

Lurking Crocodile is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Lurking Crocodile from? Details

This printing of Lurking Crocodile is from M12 (M12), with collector number 184.

Lurking Crocodile may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lurking Crocodile's rarity? Details

Lurking Crocodile is a common card in M12.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Lurking Crocodile? Details

Lurking Crocodile was illustrated by Donato Giancola.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Lurking Crocodile's power and toughness? Details

Lurking Crocodile is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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