Basilisk Collar
Artifact — Equipment
Why Play Basilisk Collar
Equipment that grants both deathtouch and lifelink transforms any creature into a powerful threat that demands respect from opponents. Aggressive decks benefit from the lifelink to stabilize against faster opponents, while controlling strategies appreciate how deathtouch makes even small creatures effective blockers against large threats. The low equip cost makes it viable to move between creatures as the board state changes, and at just one mana to cast, it fits into virtually any deck's curve without significant investment.Format Notes
Basilisk Collar shines brightest in Commander, where its ability to deter attacks and provide consistent life gain over longer games makes it a format staple. In competitive formats like Modern and Pioneer, it sees occasional play in creature-based strategies but faces stiff competition from more powerful equipment options. The card has never faced banning issues due to its fair mana cost and interactive nature that doesn't warp game patterns.Combos & Synergies
Creatures that deal damage to multiple targets become devastating when equipped, making cards like Goblin Sharpshooter and Prodigal Pyromancer into repeatable removal engines that also gain life. Indestructible creatures such as Stuffy Doll create nearly unbeatable blockers that punish any attack. The equipment also pairs excellently with creatures that have built-in evasion or trample, ensuring the deathtouch and lifelink abilities consistently impact the game.Featured in These Decks
- Scrappy Survivors Commander
- Raining Cats and Dogs Commander
- Endless Punishment Commander
- Aura of Courage Commander
