Silklash Spider
Ninth Edition 271 • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 271
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Iain McCaig
- Market price
- $0.75
What it does
Reach
X mana green mana green mana: This creature deals X damage to each creature with flying.
The only thing that flies over the Krosan Forest is the wind.
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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Where it came from
Silklash Spider was introduced in the Ninth Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering, released in July 2005. As a core set, Ninth Edition served as a bridge for players, featuring reprints from various older expansions to maintain consistency in the game's competitive environment. The card was designed as a potent defensive tool, specifically targeting flying creatures to address the tactical dominance of aerial threats common in the era's meta-game.
The artwork was commissioned from acclaimed artist and concept designer Iain McCaig, whose work is widely recognized for its influence on the Star Wars prequel trilogy. McCaig utilized a visceral, textured approach to depict the spider, emphasizing its predatory nature and its specialized ability to ensnare targets. Upon release, the illustration was praised for its atmospheric quality, fitting well within the aesthetic standards of the mid-2000s Magic expansions.
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