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Araña, Heart of the Spider is a rare Legendary Creature — Spider Human Hero from OM1 (OM1) costing {1}{R}{W}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Araña, Heart of the Spider MTG card

Araña, Heart of the Spider

Legendary Creature — Spider Human Hero

Card Text

Whenever you attack, put a +1/+1 counter on target attacking creature. Whenever a modified creature you control deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 3.0 OM1 OM1 🎨 Alexander Mokhov

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Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Araña, Heart of the Spider? Basics

Araña, Heart of the Spider is a Legendary Creature — Spider Human Hero card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you attack, put a +1/+1 counter on target attacking creature. Whenever a modified creature you control deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)"

How much mana does Araña, Heart of the Spider cost to cast? Basics

Araña, Heart of the Spider has a mana cost of {1}{R}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Araña, Heart of the Spider's mana cost of {1}{R}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Araña, Heart of the Spider has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Araña, Heart of the Spider's current oracle text is: "Whenever you attack, put a +1/+1 counter on target attacking creature. Whenever a modified creature you control deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)"

What is the current price of Araña, Heart of the Spider? Pricing

Price data for Araña, Heart of the Spider is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Araña, Heart of the Spider? Pricing

You can purchase Araña, Heart of the Spider from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Araña, Heart of the Spider legal in Standard? Legality

Araña, Heart of the Spider is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Araña, Heart of the Spider legal in Modern? Legality

Araña, Heart of the Spider is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Araña, Heart of the Spider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Araña, Heart of the Spider is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Araña, Heart of the Spider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Araña, Heart of the Spider is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Araña, Heart of the Spider legal in Legacy? Legality

Araña, Heart of the Spider is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Araña, Heart of the Spider legal in Vintage? Legality

Araña, Heart of the Spider is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Araña, Heart of the Spider legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Araña, Heart of the Spider in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Araña, Heart of the Spider from? Details

This printing of Araña, Heart of the Spider is from OM1 (OM1), with collector number 138.

Araña, Heart of the Spider may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Araña, Heart of the Spider's rarity? Details

Araña, Heart of the Spider is a rare card in OM1.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Araña, Heart of the Spider? Details

Araña, Heart of the Spider was illustrated by Alexander Mokhov.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Araña, Heart of the Spider's power and toughness? Details

Araña, Heart of the Spider is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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