Penumbra Spider
Modern Masters 2017 131 • common
- Set
- Modern Masters 2017
- Collector number
- 131
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jeff Easley
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
Reach
When this creature dies, create a 2/4 black Spider creature token with reach.
When it snared a passing cockatrice, its own soul darkly doubled.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Penumbra Spider was originally printed in the 2002 set Torment, designed as part of a cycle of creatures that leave behind a token version of themselves upon death. This mechanic reflected the set's thematic preoccupation with shadow, decay, and the blurred lines between physical existence and the afterlife. When it was included in the Modern Masters 2017 set, the card was reprinted to provide players with a functional, mid-game defensive asset that offers resilience against removal spells.
The artwork for this iteration, consistent with the original illustration by Daren Bader, depicts a spindly, arachnid entity emerging from a shroud of darkness. Bader's design leans into the eerie, gothic aesthetic prevalent in Magic: The Gathering's early 2000s era. By the time of its inclusion in the 2017 set, the card was recognized by the community primarily as a staple of the Limited format, valued for its ability to trade effectively with aggressive flying creatures and provide a lingering board presence.
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