Arachnogenesis
Commander Masters 647 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 647
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $8.29
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.
"Captain, is now a good time to mention I'm allergic to spiders?"
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 a chase rare in the 2016 Commander set, designed by Wizards of the Coast to support the popular multiplayer format. It functions as a reactive defensive spell, generating spider tokens based on the number of creatures attacking the player while simultaneously preventing damage from those creatures. The card serves as a quintessential example of the 'green swarm' archetype, utilizing the spider creature type to provide a thematic, mechanically cohesive deterrent against aggressive board states.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a veteran illustrator known for his dynamic, painterly style that captures the threatening nature of the arachnid swarm. The design intent focuses on high-impact utility, blending Fog-like protective mechanics with board presence. Upon its release, it became a highly sought-after utility card in Commander decks focusing on tribal synergies or defensive group-hug strategies, eventually receiving a reprint in the Commander Masters set in 2023 to increase its availability to the player base.
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