Giant Spider
Classic Sixth Edition 234 • common
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 234
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)
It's not far into the trap, as the crow flies.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Giant Spider card originated in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly becoming a staple of the green color identity. Its inclusion in the Sixth Edition, released in 1999, marked a significant era for the game as it introduced the 'Classic' frame and updated rules engine that helped modernize the play experience. By the time of the Sixth Edition, the card had solidified its role as a fundamental defensive tool, valued for its reach ability which allowed players to block creatures with flying.
The iconic illustration for this version is credited to Sandra Everingham, whose work defined the early aesthetic of the game. Her design focused on a grounded, naturalistic depiction of the arachnid, emphasizing the creature's looming threat and physical stature. The card was well-received by the player base for its simplicity and reliability, serving as a reliable lesson in creature combat mechanics for new players entering the game during the late nineties.
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