Magic: The Gathering

Deadly Recluse

Commander 2011 149 • common

Set: Commander 2011
Collector number: 149
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Warren Mahy
Market price: $0.21

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$0.21market price via TCGplayer · Oct 9, 2026$0.21 – $0.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This creature features both reach and deathtouch, a powerful combination that allows it to efficiently challenge larger attackers or flying threats at the table. Despite its status as a common, its ability to neutralize formidable opponents makes it a reliable tactical asset for any player looking to bolster their defensive board state.

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Card face

What it does

Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)

Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Deadly Recluse was originally printed in the Magic: The Gathering core set Magic 2010 and later featured in the Commander 2011 product line. It was designed as a functional common-rarity creature to provide green decks with a cost-effective way to deal with flying threats, leveraging the reach and deathtouch keywords to discourage opponents from attacking with large aerial units.

The card features artwork by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic and slightly gritty aesthetic during that era of Magic. Walker’s depiction focuses on the menacing, coiled nature of the spider, emphasizing its role as a defensive ambush predator. The card was well-received by players for its efficiency and remained a staple of budget-friendly deck building for years.

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