# 2012 Magic: The Gathering Avacyn Restored #180

> The 2012 foil Gloomwidow (#180) from Magic: The Gathering's Avacyn Restored expansion. A green Spider creature featuring reach, illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2012
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Avacyn Restored
- **Card number**: #180
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Illustrated by Svetlin Velinov, this foil uncommon depicts a Spider with a mana cost of {2}{G} and a power/toughness of 3/3. The card's design emphasizes the creature's thematic role within the set's narrative, capturing the eerie atmosphere of the moors through its artwork and typography.

Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out specific creatures for their strategic utility or aesthetic appeal. Gloomwidow possesses the key ability of reach, allowing it to block creatures with flying, while simultaneously restricting its own blocking capabilities to only flying opponents. This unique mechanical constraint makes it a fascinating piece for those studying the game's complex rules interactions. The foil treatment adds a layer of visual interest, making it a desirable addition for builders focusing on green-based strategies or set completionists. The Avacyn Restored expansion remains a pivotal point in the game's history, and cards like Gloomwidow continue to be referenced by players and historians alike. For investors and hobbyists, the combination of the artist's work and the specific card number creates a distinct collectible identity within the broader catalog of Magic products.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost and type of Gloomwidow?

Gloomwidow is a green Spider creature with a mana cost of {2}{G} and a mana value of 3. It has a power and toughness of 3/3.

### What abilities does Gloomwidow have?

The card has the Reach keyword, which allows it to block creatures with flying. However, it also has a restriction that it can only block creatures with flying.

### Who illustrated Gloomwidow in the Avacyn Restored set?

Svetlin Velinov is the credited artist for the illustration of Gloomwidow in the 2012 Avacyn Restored expansion.

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