Ancient Spider
Planeshift 96 • rare
- Set
- Planeshift
- Collector number
- 96
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · White
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)
First strike
It outlived both king and castle.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Ancient Spider on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Ancient Spider was released in February 2001 as part of the Planeshift expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set served as the second installment in the Invasion block, a narrative arc defined by the Phyrexian invasion of the world of Dominaria. The card was designed to reflect the expansion’s focus on complex creature interactions and specialized defensive capabilities, specifically highlighting the reach mechanic that allows ground-based creatures to block flying opponents.
The illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in the game's visual history known for his iconic work on the original Black Lotus. Rush’s design for the Ancient Spider leaned into the visceral, gothic aesthetic that defined the Planeshift era. Upon release, the card was well-received by players looking for efficient utility creatures for limited play formats, and it remains a representative example of the creature design philosophy of early 2000s Magic.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Ancient Spider
Ancient Spider is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Planeshift 96 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Ancient Spider on collecto.rs?
Ancient Spider doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Ancient Spider?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Ancient Spider catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Ancient Spider is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
