Quick Answer

Arachnoid is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Spider from 5DN (5DN) costing {6}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Arachnoid MTG card

Arachnoid

Artifact Creature — Spider

Card Text

Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)

It follows the green sun over Mirrodin's surface, spinning massive webs of whispersilk as it goes.

Card Stats

2/6 uncommon CMC: 6.0 5DN 5DN 🎨 Greg Staples
Reach

Market Prices

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$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Cardmarket
€0.37
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arachnoid? Basics

Arachnoid is a Artifact Creature — Spider card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)"

How much mana does Arachnoid cost to cast? Basics

Arachnoid has a mana cost of {6}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Arachnoid's mana cost of {6} 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.

Arachnoid has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Arachnoid's current oracle text is: "Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)"

What is the current price of Arachnoid? Pricing

The current market price for Arachnoid is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Arachnoid? Pricing

You can purchase Arachnoid 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.

Arachnoid normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.15

Is Arachnoid legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arachnoid in Standard is not available.

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

Is Arachnoid legal in Modern? Legality

Arachnoid is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Arachnoid legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arachnoid 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 Arachnoid legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Arachnoid in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Arachnoid legal in Legacy? Legality

Arachnoid is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Arachnoid legal in Vintage? Legality

Arachnoid 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 Arachnoid legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arachnoid 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 Arachnoid from? Details

This printing of Arachnoid is from 5DN (5DN), with collector number 102.

Arachnoid may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Arachnoid's rarity? Details

Arachnoid is a uncommon card in 5DN.

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

Who illustrated Arachnoid? Details

Arachnoid was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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

What is Arachnoid's power and toughness? Details

Arachnoid is a 2/6 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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