Gloomwidow
Avacyn Restored 180 • uncommon
- Set
- Avacyn Restored
- Collector number
- 180
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Reach
This creature can block only creatures with flying.
The abandoned towns on the moors didn't stay empty for long.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gloomwidow was released in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering set Avacyn Restored. The set was designed to shift the thematic tone of the block from the gloom of Innistrad toward the triumphant return of the titular angel, though the set remained firmly grounded in Gothic horror tropes. As an uncommon creature, Gloomwidow was crafted to provide green decks with a specific defensive tool, utilizing the 'reach' keyword to serve as a reliable answer to flying threats that otherwise plagued the color's early-game stability.
The card’s visual identity was brought to life by artist Svetlin Velinov, who has become a prolific contributor to the game's aesthetic. Velinov focused on creating a sense of scale and menace, leaning into the creepy, crawly nature of a forest predator. The artwork was well-regarded by players for its clear representation of the card's function, effectively conveying a spider that occupies both the ground and the air, which allowed it to settle comfortably into the utility slot for limited play environments.
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