Canopy Spider
Tempest 217 • common
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 217
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)
"We know our place in the cycle of life—and it is not as flies."— Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Canopy Spider was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest set, a pivotal expansion for the Magic: The Gathering card game. Designed by Wizards of the Coast during a period of aggressive mechanical refinement, the set introduced mechanics like shadow and buyback to broaden the strategic landscape. The card was created to serve as a staple green creature, specifically designed to address the tactical imbalance regarding flying creatures by providing a low-cost, defensive reach option for players utilizing forest-based decks.
The illustration was rendered by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the early era of the game whose work defined much of its visual identity. Rush opted for a visceral, menacing depiction of the arachnid, emphasizing its role as a threat to airborne opponents. Within the community, the card is remembered for its straightforward utility and iconic art, solidifying its place as a reliable utility creature throughout the late nineties tournament circuit.
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