Identify the 2004 Darksteel expansion's Tangle Spider foil card, featuring the artist Terese Nielsen and the iconic flash and reach abilities.
Tangle Spider
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Darksteel
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Released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion, the Tangle Spider stands as a unique entry in Magic: The Gathering history. The card allows players to cast it with flash, enabling instant-speed deployment, while its reach ability permits blocking flying creatures. These dual mechanics make it a strategic asset for any green-based deck, regardless of format. The Tangle Spider, with its distinct creature type and mana value of six, represents a specific intersection of design and gameplay that defined the mid-2000s. Completing a set of Darksteel requires tracking down these foil variants, which often carry a premium due to their print treatment and historical context. This product focuses on the identity of the card itself, acknowledging its role in the broader narrative of the game's evolution. Enthusiasts often seek out cards like the Tangle Spider to understand the design philosophy of the time, where complex interactions were introduced through straightforward creature types. Whether you are building a collection of foil commons or exploring the strategic depth of the Darksteel block, this card offers a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in trading card game development.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Tangle Spider
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Terese Nielsen
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{G}{G}
Creature — Spider
3 / 4
G
Card Text
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Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)
They're considered good luck by the elves they don't eat.
