Giant Spider
Magic 2011 179 • common
- Set
- Magic 2011
- Collector number
- 179
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Market price
- $0.02
What it does
Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)
The giant spider's silk naturally resists gravity, almost weaving itself as it blankets the forest canopy.
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 element of Magic: The Gathering since the game's inception in 1993, representing the quintessential green creature capable of blocking flying attackers. The Magic 2011 printing, featuring the card as number 179, continues this long-standing tradition within the Core Set series. These sets were designed as an accessible entry point for new players, utilizing familiar, evergreen mechanics that showcase the mechanical identity of each color, with the Spider serving as a vital defensive tool for the green color identity.
The artwork for this specific iteration was provided by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator known for his long tenure with Wizards of the Coast. Walker’s depiction leans into the creature’s predatory nature, emphasizing its multiple eyes and textured exoskeleton to create a sense of menace. Like its many predecessors, this version was intended to be a reliable, common-rarity staple, valued by players for its reach ability and consistent performance in both limited formats and casual play environments.
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