Magic: The Gathering

Canopy Spider

Seventh Edition 234★ • common

Set: Seventh Edition
Collector number: 234★
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Mike Raabe
Finish: Foil

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$7.98market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$5.66 – $7.98 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card in this set, Canopy Spider represents a fundamental building block for players looking to bolster their deck's defenses against airborne threats. Its presence serves as a classic example of how lower-rarity cards are essential for maintaining balance and interaction within a collection.

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Card face

What it does

Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)

It keeps the upper reaches of the forest free of every menace . . . except for the spider itself.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Canopy Spider was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Seventh Edition core set in 2001. As a staple green creature, it was designed to provide a reliable defensive body with reach, a mechanic essential for balancing gameplay against flying threats. This iteration continued the card's tradition of being a foundational piece for players utilizing forest-based decks, emphasizing efficient mana costs over complex abilities.

The artwork for this specific printing was created by artist Christopher Rush. Known for his iconic work on many early Magic cards, Rush chose a stark, focused composition that emphasizes the spider's imposing form amidst a dense canopy. The illustration was well-received by the player base for its clarity and classic fantasy aesthetic, fitting seamlessly into the aesthetic transition period between the early stylistic choices of the game and the modernized look of the post-2000s core sets.

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