Ancient Spider
The List PLS-96 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- PLS-96
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · White
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $0.32
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
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Where it came from
Ancient Spider originally debuted as a common creature card in the 2002 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Onslaught. Designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team during a period focused on tribal themes, the card was intended to provide a functional defensive option for green-aligned decks, emphasizing the reach mechanic to interact with flying creatures. Its art, illustrated by Darrell Riche, depicts a hulking, prehistoric arachnid, aligning with the set’s exploration of classic fantasy tropes.
The version from 'The List' is a reprint designated for inclusion in Set Boosters starting in 2020. This initiative was designed by Wizards of the Coast to curate a rotating selection of cards from the game's long history, allowing modern players to obtain older, out-of-print cards in their original aesthetic. By appearing in 'The List', Ancient Spider transitioned from a dated draft common into a collector’s nod to the early 2000s era of the game.
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