Shelob, Child of Ungoliant is a rare legendary Spider Demon from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, numbered 374.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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Shelob, Child of Ungoliant (LTR #374) stands as a formidable presence in Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion. As a rare legendary creature, this card embodies the terrifying essence of the spider demon from Tolkien's lore, translated into the strategic mechanics of the Trading Card Game. Its imposing 8/8 power and toughness make it a significant threat on the battlefield, demanding immediate attention from opponents. The card's design leverages the powerful {4}{B}{G} mana cost to deliver substantial impact. It brings deathtouch to itself and all other Spiders you control, amplifying the lethality of any spider-themed strategy. This synergistic effect is central to the card's identity, encouraging players to build around the Spider subtype for maximum efficiency. Beyond its offensive capabilities, Shelob offers a unique recursive engine. When another creature dealt damage by your Spider dies, the card triggers the creation of a Food artifact token. This token can be sacrificed to gain life, providing a resource advantage that helps sustain your board presence over time. This mechanic allows the card to contribute to board control even after it leaves play, a valuable trait in longer games. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, Shelob, Child of Ungoliant represents a key piece of the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set. Its intricate rules text and powerful abilities make it a desirable card for both competitive play and thematic collecting. The card's identity as a legendary Spider Demon ensures it remains a focal point for fans of the franchise and the game alike.
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Shelob, Child of Ungoliant
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Lorenzo Mastroianni
Card Stock
English
{4}{B}{G}
Legendary Creature — Spider Demon
8 / 8
B, G
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Deathtouch, ward {2} Other Spiders you control have deathtouch and ward {2}. Whenever another creature dealt damage this turn by a Spider you controlled dies, create a token that's a copy of that creature, except it's a Food artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life," and it loses all other card types.
