Arachnus Web

Description

Arachnus Web is a Common card from the Magic 2012 base set, designated by the set code M12 and card number 163. Released in 2011, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card functions as an Enchantment — Aura. The card requires a mana cost of {2}{G}, indicating the investment needed to cast it from hand. It targets a creature to attach to, altering its capabilities on the battlefield. The card's rules text defines its interaction with the enchanted creature. Once attached, the target creature is prevented from attacking or blocking during the combat phase. Additionally, the enchantment suppresses the creature's activated abilities, rendering them unusable for as long as Arachnus Web remains on the battlefield. This dual restriction makes it a useful tool for controlling key threats without dealing damage or removing the creature from play immediately. A unique clause governs the card's longevity. At the beginning of the end step, the game checks the power of the enchanted creature. If that creature has a power of 4 or greater, the Aura is destroyed. This creates a strategic balance, as the enchantment is less effective against high-power creatures that can overcome its suppression effects. The card was illustrated by Karl Kopinski, whose artwork accompanies the text box in the M12 release. Arachnus Web is card number 163 in the Magic 2012 base set. As a Common rarity card, it is part of the foundational checklist for many players and collectors. The card remains a recognizable part of the M12 era, representing the design philosophy of that specific expansion. This common enchantment — Aura costs {2}{G} to cast and prevents the enchanted creature from attacking, blocking, or using activated abilities.