Giant Spider
Giant Spider is a Common Creature — Spider from Eighth Edition (255★) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Giant Spider suits collectors and players working on Eighth Edition who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Giant Spider from Eighth Edition?
Giant Spider is a Creature — Spider in Eighth Edition numbered 255★. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Giant Spider (255★) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Eighth Edition.
What is Giant Spider worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Giant Spider. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 255★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2003.
| Set | Eighth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 255★ |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.40 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $0.40 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Giant Spider?
Giant Spider is a Common printing in Eighth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 255★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Giant Spider?
Giant Spider lists as Creature — Spider with keywords Reach. Artist: Randy Gallegos. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 255★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Giant Spider (255★) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Giant Spider is catalogued as Common Creature — Spider in Eighth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.40.
- Mana cost {3}{G} and type line Creature — Spider help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Giant Spider from Eighth Edition?
Giant Spider is a Common Creature — Spider from Eighth Edition numbered 255★ in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Giant Spider worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Giant Spider. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Giant Spider?
Giant Spider is catalogued as Common in Eighth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Giant Spider legal in Commander or Standard?
Giant Spider shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Giant Spider near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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