Giant Spider
Ninth Edition 244★ • common
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 244★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)
Watching the spider's web— Llanowar expression meaning "focusing on the wrong thing"
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
Giant Spider has been a foundational creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game since its inception in the Alpha set, designed as a classic green defensive card. Its presence in Ninth Edition, which served as a foundational core set released in 2005, reflects its enduring status as a staple for green decks. The card was intended to provide players with a reliable, mid-game reach creature, allowing them to block flying threats effectively.
The artwork for this specific version was rendered by Randy Gallegos, an illustrator known for his long-standing contributions to the game's aesthetic. Gallegos focused on a grounded, naturalistic depiction of the arachnid to emphasize its role as a persistent predator. The illustration was received as a respectful update to the original creature concept, maintaining the card's traditional identity while adhering to the modern, polished visual standards established for the Ninth Edition release.
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