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Adorned Crocodile is a common Creature — Crocodile from TDM (TDM) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Adorned Crocodile MTG card

Adorned Crocodile

Creature — Crocodile

Card Text

When this creature dies, create a 2/2 black Zombie Druid creature token. Renew — {B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery.

"Eat you? Of course she won't. Pherah's got better taste than that." —Visk, Qarsi Palace caretaker

Card Stats

5/3 common CMC: 5.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Nathaniel Himawan
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Market Prices

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$0.03
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$0.03
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.02
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€0.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adorned Crocodile? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, create a 2/2 black Zombie Druid creature token. Renew — {B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Adorned Crocodile cost to cast? Basics

Adorned Crocodile has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Adorned Crocodile's mana cost of {4}{B} 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.

Adorned Crocodile has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Adorned Crocodile's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, create a 2/2 black Zombie Druid creature token. Renew — {B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Adorned Crocodile? Pricing

The current market price for Adorned Crocodile is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Adorned Crocodile? Pricing

You can purchase Adorned 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.

Adorned Crocodile normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.03

Is Adorned Crocodile legal in Standard? Legality

Adorned Crocodile is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Adorned Crocodile legal in Modern? Legality

Adorned Crocodile is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Adorned Crocodile legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Adorned 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 Adorned Crocodile legal in Pioneer? Legality

Adorned Crocodile is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Adorned Crocodile legal in Legacy? Legality

Adorned Crocodile is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Adorned Crocodile legal in Vintage? Legality

Adorned 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 Adorned Crocodile legal in Pauper? Legality

Adorned 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 Adorned Crocodile from? Details

This printing of Adorned Crocodile is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 69.

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

What is Adorned Crocodile's rarity? Details

Adorned Crocodile is a common card in TDM.

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

Who illustrated Adorned Crocodile? Details

Adorned Crocodile was illustrated by Nathaniel Himawan.

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

What is Adorned Crocodile's power and toughness? Details

Adorned Crocodile is a 5/3 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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