Crovax the Cursed
~$0.97 TCGplayer
Black. Legendary Creature — Vampire NobleReserved List
Stronghold #55 · Illustrated by Pete Venters
Stronghold #55 · Illustrated by Pete VentersWhat is Crovax the Cursed worth?
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Oracle text
Crovax enters with four +1/+1 counters on it.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may sacrifice a creature. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on Crovax. If you don't, remove a +1/+1 counter from Crovax.
: Crovax gains flying until end of turn.
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Format legality
The only printing of Crovax the Cursed
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stronghold sth #55· 1998rare· Cardmarket €0.99 | rare | $0.97 | €0.99 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1998
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #27,032 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Pete Venters
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Stronghold card (#55).
Printed before collector numbers, which started with Exodus in 1998. The bottom shows only the artist credit ("Illus.") and the copyright. Set symbols were all black before Exodus, and core sets before Sixth Edition have none.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (3)
2004-10-04
You can only sacrifice one creature to it each turn.
2004-10-04
Crovax can sacrifice itself to its upkeep triggered ability.
2004-10-04
If you choose not to sacrifice a creature and he has no +1/+1 counters, then nothing bad happens. Note that some other effect must be keeping him alive if he has no counters.
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