Dragonlair Spider
The List PCA-87 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- PCA-87
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $0.44
What it does
Reach
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, create a 1/1 green Insect creature token.
Swarms thrive in its nest, feeding on leathery bits of discarded wing.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Dragonlair Spider was originally released in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering expansion set 'Commander.' It was designed as a thematic centerpiece for green-aligned decks centered on the 'token' mechanic, rewarding players for every creature spell their opponents cast by generating spider tokens. This card reflects the mechanical identity of early 2010s multiplayer design, where Wizards of the Coast focused on cards that scaled in power based on the number of players at the table.
The illustration by Greg Staples captures the creature's formidable presence within a dense forest, emphasizing its role as an ambush predator. As part of 'The List'—a curated selection of cards from Magic's history inserted into modern booster packs—this specific printing serves as a bridge for newer players to access older, iconic cards. Its inclusion in 'The List' is a testament to its enduring popularity among Commander enthusiasts who value high-impact, reactive board pieces.
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