Magic: The Gathering

Shelob, Child of Ungoliant

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 681 • rare

Set: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Collector number: 681
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana black mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · Green
Artist: Lorenzo Mastroianni
Market price: $11.79

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Market

What it's worth

$11.79market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$11.79 – $12.49 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, this piece captures a formidable antagonist from the source material. Its presence in a collection allows enthusiasts to feature this iconic creature on the table, representing the darker corners of the legendary landscape.

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Card face

What it does

Deathtouch, ward 2 generic mana

Other Spiders you control have deathtouch and ward 2 generic mana.

Whenever another creature dealt damage this turn by a Spider you controlled dies, create a token that's a copy of that creature, except it's a Food artifact with "2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life," and it loses all other card types.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shelob, Child of Ungoliant was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. This expansion represented the first major integration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the trading card game, aiming to capture the dark, atmospheric tension of the Third Age through thematic mechanics and distinct art styles. The card was designed to function as a powerful creature card, reflecting the creature's status as a formidable predator in the Pass of Cirith Ungol.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Campbell White. The design captures Shelob emerging from the shadows, emphasizing her menacing size and the dread she inspires in travelers. Within the set, the card was well-received by players for its ability to create interactive gameplay through its deathtouch and ability to create food tokens, effectively translating her role as a gluttonous, lurking threat from The Two Towers into a functional card game piece.

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About

About Shelob, Child of Ungoliant

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