Quick Answer

Giant Trap Door Spider is a uncommon Creature — Spider from CST (CST) costing {1}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Giant Trap Door Spider MTG card

Giant Trap Door Spider

Creature — Spider

Card Text

{1}{R}{G}, {T}: Exile this creature and target creature without flying that's attacking you.

"So large and so quiet—a combination best avoided." —Disa the Restless, journal entry

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 CST CST 🎨 Heather Hudson

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giant Trap Door Spider? Basics

Giant Trap Door Spider is a Creature — Spider card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}{R}{G}, {T}: Exile this creature and target creature without flying that's attacking you."

How much mana does Giant Trap Door Spider cost to cast? Basics

Giant Trap Door Spider has a mana cost of {1}{R}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R 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.

Giant Trap Door Spider's mana cost of {1}{R}{G} 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.

Giant Trap Door 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.

Giant Trap Door Spider's current oracle text is: "{1}{R}{G}, {T}: Exile this creature and target creature without flying that's attacking you."

What is the current price of Giant Trap Door Spider? Pricing

The current market price for Giant Trap Door Spider is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Giant Trap Door Spider? Pricing

You can purchase Giant Trap Door 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 Giant Trap Door Spider legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Trap Door Spider in Standard is not available.

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

Is Giant Trap Door Spider legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Trap Door Spider in Modern is not available.

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

Is Giant Trap Door Spider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Giant Trap Door 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 Giant Trap Door Spider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Trap Door Spider in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Giant Trap Door Spider legal in Legacy? Legality

Giant Trap Door Spider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Giant Trap Door Spider legal in Vintage? Legality

Giant Trap Door 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 Giant Trap Door Spider legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Trap Door 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 Giant Trap Door Spider from? Details

This printing of Giant Trap Door Spider is from CST (CST), with collector number 293.

Giant Trap Door Spider may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Giant Trap Door Spider's rarity? Details

Giant Trap Door Spider is a uncommon card in CST.

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

Who illustrated Giant Trap Door Spider? Details

Giant Trap Door Spider was illustrated by Heather Hudson.

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

What is Giant Trap Door Spider's power and toughness? Details

Giant Trap Door Spider is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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