Deadly Recluse
Magic 2013 165 • common
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Warren Mahy
- Market price
- $0.15
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 introduced in the Magic 2013 core set, released in July 2012. As a common creature card, it was designed to function as an efficient defensive tool for green decks, utilizing the 'reach' mechanic to combat flying threats while maintaining the flavor of a lethal, small-scale predator. This iteration of the card cemented its role as a staple of limited environments, where its low mana cost and deathtouch ability made it a reliable deterrent against early-game aggression.
The artwork for this version was provided by Howard Lyon, who rendered the spider with a focus on naturalistic, unsettling detail. Lyon's design aimed to emphasize the creature's predatory speed and venomous nature, aligning with the aesthetic direction of the set, which sought to balance classic high-fantasy tropes with modern, high-fidelity card illustration. The card was well-received by players for its balance and utility, quickly becoming a recognized exemplar of green's mechanical identity in the modern era of the game.
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