Silklash Spider
Onslaught 281 • rare
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 281
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Iain McCaig
- Market price
- $0.93
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 released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set marked a return to the creature-focused gameplay typical of the early game, emphasizing the tribal themes of soldiers, zombies, and beasts. This card was designed to serve as a specialized tool for green decks, offering a repeatable method to destroy flying creatures, which traditionally posed a significant threat to ground-based strategies.
The artwork was illustrated by Daren Bader, who brought a menacing, visceral quality to the spider to highlight its predatory nature. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in limited formats and its ability to act as a defensive anchor. Its design solidified a mechanical template for green 'reach' creatures that continues to influence how the color interacts with aerial threats in the game today.
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