Spider Spawning is a 2023 Magic: The Gathering sorcery from the Shadows of the Past set, offering a unique graveyard interaction for strategic players.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows of the Past
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Spider Spawning is a sorcery card from the 2023 Shadows of the Past expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 56 with an uncommon rarity, this card is valued for its distinct graveyard mechanics within the game's complex ecosystem. The card requires five mana to cast, utilizing green mana sources, and boasts a mana value of five. The primary function of Spider Spawning revolves around resource generation from the graveyard. When played, it allows the caster to create one 1/2 green Spider creature token with reach for every creature card residing in their graveyard. This mechanic encourages builders to focus on graveyard-filling strategies, turning discarded resources into immediate board presence. Additionally, the card includes a flashback ability, costing {6}{B} to cast from the graveyard itself, which adds significant strategic depth by allowing the spell to be reused after its initial casting. For collectors, this card represents a specific moment in Magic's history, released under the set code SIS. The artwork is credited to Daniel Ljunggren, whose style contributes to the visual identity of the Shadows of the Past series. While primarily a gameplay tool, the card's design and text box are often studied for their clarity and interaction with other graveyard-centric mechanics. Collectors often seek out cards like Spider Spawning to complete their Shadows of the Past collection or to add versatile options to their constructed decks. The combination of token creation and flashback makes it a notable inclusion for enthusiasts of the format. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a personal collection, understanding the nuances of cards like Spider Spawning enhances the overall Magic experience. The card's ability to convert graveyard depth into board advantage remains a key point of interest for players analyzing the Shadows of the Past set. Its uncommon status ensures it is accessible while still holding its place in the broader tapestry of Magic card design.
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Spider Spawning
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Daniel Ljunggren
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}
Sorcery
G
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Create a 1/2 green Spider creature token with reach for each creature card in your graveyard. Flashback {6}{B} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
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Spider Spawning requires a total of five mana to cast, specifically {4}{G}, meaning four generic mana and one green mana. Its mana value is five, which can be relevant for cards that care about mana cost or converted mana cost.
This sorcery creates a 1/2 green Spider creature token with reach for each creature card in your graveyard. It also features a flashback ability, allowing you to cast it from your graveyard for {6}{B} and then exile it.
Spider Spawning appears in the 2023 Shadows of the Past set, coded as SIS. It has an uncommon rarity and is listed as card number 56 within that set.
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