Silklash Spider
Magic 2013 191 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 191
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Iain McCaig
- Market price
- $0.49
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Silklash Spider on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Silklash Spider was introduced in the Magic 2013 core set, released in July 2012. As a rare green creature, it was designed to serve as a high-utility defensive tool, specifically targeting flying creatures through its signature activated ability, which allows players to deal damage to each creature with flying. The card's inclusion in this set was part of a broader effort to balance the core set environment by providing players with reliable answers to air-based threats.
The card’s striking visual identity was crafted by Iain McCaig, an acclaimed illustrator and concept artist renowned for his work on the Star Wars prequel trilogy. McCaig’s design emphasizes the spider's monstrous, ethereal qualities, using a dramatic color palette to evoke the creature's predatory nature. His interpretation was well-received by the player community, often cited as a standout example of atmospheric creature design within the core set's aesthetic framework.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Silklash Spider
Silklash Spider is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Magic 2013 191 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Silklash Spider on collecto.rs?
Silklash Spider doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Silklash Spider?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Silklash Spider catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Silklash Spider is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
