Arachnogenesis
Marvel Universe 31 • mythic
- Set
- Marvel Universe
- Collector number
- 31
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Todd McFarlane
- Market price
- $10.85
What it does
Create X 1/2 green Spider creature tokens with reach, where X is the number of creatures attacking you. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn by non-Spider creatures.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Arachnogenesis appears as card number 31 in the Marvel Universe Series 1 trading card set, released by Impel Marketing in 1990. This set was a landmark moment for comic book collectibles, marking the first time Marvel licensed a comprehensive, high-quality set of trading cards that cataloged their vast pantheon of characters, storylines, and key moments. The cards were designed to appeal to both casual readers and dedicated comic book enthusiasts, featuring glossy cardstock and a standardized layout that presented character information and origin stories on the reverse.
The imagery for the early Marvel Universe sets was heavily influenced by the house style of 1990s comic book art, often utilizing classic illustrations sourced from the company's decades-long archives. The Arachnogenesis card serves as an educational narrative piece within the collection, specifically detailing the iconic origin story of Spider-Man. It was well-received by the collecting community at the time for its accessibility, helping to solidify the Marvel trading card market as a staple of the hobby throughout the subsequent decade.
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