Magic: The Gathering

Silklash Spider

Commander Anthology 145 • rare

Set: Commander Anthology
Collector number: 145
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Iain McCaig
Market price: $0.87

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What it's worth

$0.87market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.82 – $0.90 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card brings a distinct presence to the table, offering a powerful defensive tool for controlling the skies. Its inclusion in this collection highlights a notable focus on strategic board presence, making it a valuable addition for those who prioritize resilient, long-term battlefield stability.

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Card face

What it does

Reach

X mana green mana green mana: This creature deals X damage to each creature with flying.

By the time the spider comes to slurp up its dinner, its victims have been partially dissolved by acidic silk.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Silklash Spider was originally introduced in the Legions expansion set in 2003, designed to provide green decks with a powerful, repeatable answer to flying threats. The creature embodies the tactical utility of the Spider creature type, which has long been a staple of Magic: The Gathering for its ability to interact with aerial combatants despite being firmly rooted on the ground.

The artwork for this specific printing, featured in the 2017 Commander Anthology, was illustrated by Iain McCaig. Known for his influential work in character design, McCaig brings a cinematic and menacing quality to the creature, emphasizing its predatory nature and the intricate, terrifying detail of its silk-spinning capability. The piece was well-received by players for its atmospheric aesthetic, which elevated the card beyond standard creature utility.

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About

About Silklash Spider

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