Deadly Recluse
Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters 45 • common
- Set
- Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters
- Collector number
- 45
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Warren Mahy
- Market price
- $0.10
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.)
Even dragons fear its silken strands.
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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Where it came from
Deadly Recluse was originally printed in the Magic: The Gathering core set Magic 2010. It quickly became a staple of the green color identity due to its efficient combination of reach and deathtouch, which allowed it to neutralize both flying creatures and large threats for a low mana cost. This particular version, numbered 45, was reprinted in the 2013 Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters, a preconstructed product designed to showcase thematic clashes between creature archetypes.
The artwork for this printing was created by artist Christopher Moeller, who captured the creature in a predatory, static pose intended to emphasize its lethal nature. The design reflects the mid-era philosophy of Wizards of the Coast to provide accessible, defensive tools for green decks that could stabilize the board in limited play environments. Upon its release in the Duel Deck, the card was widely received as a functional and reliable inclusion, reinforcing its reputation as a classic utility creature.
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