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Giant Spider
30A · 30th Anniversary Edition #491 · Common · released 2022-11-28
{3}{G}
Creature — Spider
Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)
While it possesses potent venom, the Giant Spider often chooses not to paralyze its victims. Perhaps the creature enjoys the gentle rocking motion caused by its captives' struggles to escape its web.
Giant Spider is a common green creature from 30th Anniversary Edition (2022). It has been printed 39 times across 32 sets, from 1993 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.02 to $37.58 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Giant Spider in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (39)
Prices range from $0.02 to $37.58 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2010 at $0.02.
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2008-04-01This card now uses the Reach keyword ability to enable the blocking of flying creatures. This works because a creature with flying can only be blocked by creatures with flying or reach.
Frequently asked questions
Is Giant Spider legal in Commander?
Yes — Giant Spider is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Giant Spider legal in?
Giant Spider is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Giant Spider been printed?
Giant Spider has been printed 39 times across 32 sets, from 1993 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Giant Spider?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2010 (#185) at about $0.02.
Who illustrated Giant Spider?
This printing of Giant Spider was illustrated by Sandra Everingham.