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Wild Crocodile is a common Host Creature — Crocodile from UND (UND) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.07 USD.

Wild Crocodile MTG card

Wild Crocodile

Host Creature — Crocodile

Card Text

When this creature enters, search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 UND UND 🎨 Brynn Metheney

Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.35
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Crocodile? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Wild Crocodile cost to cast? Basics

Wild Crocodile has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Wild Crocodile's mana cost of {1}{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.

Wild Crocodile has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Wild Crocodile's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Wild Crocodile? Pricing

The current market price for Wild Crocodile is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Wild Crocodile? Pricing

You can purchase Wild 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.

Is Wild Crocodile legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Wild Crocodile legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Crocodile in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wild Crocodile legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Crocodile in Commander is not available.

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

Is Wild Crocodile legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Wild Crocodile legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Crocodile in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Wild Crocodile legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Crocodile in Vintage is not available.

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 Wild Crocodile legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Crocodile in Pauper is not available.

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 Wild Crocodile from? Details

This printing of Wild Crocodile is from UND (UND), with collector number 74.

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

What is Wild Crocodile's rarity? Details

Wild Crocodile is a common card in UND.

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

Who illustrated Wild Crocodile? Details

Wild Crocodile was illustrated by Brynn Metheney.

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

What is Wild Crocodile's power and toughness? Details

Wild Crocodile is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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