Quick Answer

Penumbra Spider is a common Creature — Spider from CMD (CMD) costing {2}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.34 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Penumbra Spider MTG card

Penumbra Spider

Creature — Spider

Card Text

Reach When this creature dies, create a 2/4 black Spider creature token with reach.

Card Stats

2/4 common CMC: 4.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Jeff Easley
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Market Prices

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$0.34
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$0.35
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€0.17
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penumbra Spider? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Reach When this creature dies, create a 2/4 black Spider creature token with reach."

How much mana does Penumbra Spider cost to cast? Basics

Penumbra Spider has a mana cost of {2}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Penumbra Spider's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Penumbra Spider has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Penumbra Spider's current oracle text is: "Reach When this creature dies, create a 2/4 black Spider creature token with reach."

What is the current price of Penumbra Spider? Pricing

The current market price for Penumbra Spider is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Penumbra Spider? Pricing

You can purchase Penumbra 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 Penumbra Spider legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Penumbra Spider in Standard is not available.

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

Is Penumbra Spider legal in Modern? Legality

Penumbra Spider is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Penumbra Spider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Penumbra 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 Penumbra Spider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Penumbra Spider in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Penumbra Spider legal in Legacy? Legality

Penumbra Spider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Penumbra Spider legal in Vintage? Legality

Penumbra 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 Penumbra Spider legal in Pauper? Legality

Penumbra Spider is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Penumbra Spider from? Details

This printing of Penumbra Spider is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 167.

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

What is Penumbra Spider's rarity? Details

Penumbra Spider is a common card in CMD.

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

Who illustrated Penumbra Spider? Details

Penumbra Spider was illustrated by Jeff Easley.

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

What is Penumbra Spider's power and toughness? Details

Penumbra Spider is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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