Arachnogenesis
Commander Masters 272 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 272
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Johannes Voss
- Market price
- $6.97
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.
Every movement is a summons—even your screams.
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 was originally released as part of the Commander 2015 product line, specifically within the Plunder the Graves deck. It was designed as a niche tribal support card for Spider decks, intended to provide a defensive board-wipe alternative that rewards players for committing to a specific creature type. The card's mechanics were built around the 'fog' effect, granting protection while scaling in power based on the number of attackers, a design choice meant to make Spider-themed strategies more viable in multiplayer formats.
The card was later reprinted in the 2023 Commander Masters set as card number 272, featuring updated card frames and premium treatments consistent with the set's high-profile nature. The original illustration, executed by artist Lucas Graciano, features a brooding, atmospheric depiction of spiders emerging from the forest floor, aligning with the dark, swamp-aligned aesthetic of the initial release. Its inclusion in Commander Masters solidified its status as a staple for green-based defensive strategies, being well-regarded by players for its thematic flavor and effective utility in Commander play.
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