Ancient Spider
Ancient Spider is a Rare Creature — Spider from Planeshift (96) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}{W}. Color identity: G, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.99 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Ancient Spider suits collectors and players working on Planeshift who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Ancient Spider from Planeshift?
Ancient Spider is a Creature — Spider in Planeshift numbered 96. Mana cost {2}{G}{W}. Color identity: G, W. Ancient Spider (96) is a format-relevant Creature — Spider in Planeshift with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Ancient Spider worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $8.99 for Ancient Spider. Low and high spread runs $8.99 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.26; foil: $8.99; Normal: $0.37. This printing is from Planeshift. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Planeshift |
|---|---|
| Number | 96 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $8.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.26 |
| cardmarket | $0.26 |
| foil | $8.99 |
| Normal | $0.37 |
Card stats
| Colors | G, W |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Ancient Spider?
Ancient Spider is a Rare printing in Planeshift. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Planeshift. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2001.
What are the key details for Ancient Spider?
Ancient Spider lists as Creature — Spider with keywords Reach, First strike. Artist: Greg Staples. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Planeshift. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Ancient Spider (96) is a format-relevant Creature — Spider in Planeshift with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Ancient Spider is catalogued as Rare Creature — Spider in Planeshift, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $8.99 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.26; foil: $8.99; Normal: $0.37).
- Mana cost {2}{G}{W} 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: Use $8.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Ancient Spider from Planeshift?
Ancient Spider is a Rare Creature — Spider from Planeshift numbered 96 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Ancient Spider worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.99 for ungraded Ancient Spider. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Ancient Spider?
Ancient Spider is catalogued as Rare in Planeshift. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Ancient Spider legal in Commander or Standard?
Ancient Spider shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Ancient Spider near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $8.99. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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