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Shelob, Dread Weaver is a rare Legendary Creature — Spider Demon from LTC (LTC) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.83 USD. Legal in Commander.

Shelob, Dread Weaver MTG card

Shelob, Dread Weaver

Legendary Creature — Spider Demon

Card Text

Whenever a nontoken creature an opponent controls dies, exile it. {2}{B}, Put a creature card exiled with Shelob into its owner's graveyard: Put two +1/+1 counters on Shelob. Draw a card. {X}{1}{B}: Put target creature card with mana value X exiled with Shelob onto the battlefield tapped under your control.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 LTC LTC 🎨 Warren Mahy

Market Prices

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$0.83
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$1.49
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€1.11
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€0.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shelob, Dread Weaver? Basics

Shelob, Dread Weaver is a Legendary Creature — Spider Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a nontoken creature an opponent controls dies, exile it. {2}{B}, Put a creature card exiled with Shelob into its owner's graveyard: Put two +1/+1 counters on Shelob. Draw a card. {X}{1}{B}: Put target creature card with mana value X exiled with Shelob onto the battlefield tapped under your control."

How much mana does Shelob, Dread Weaver cost to cast? Basics

Shelob, Dread Weaver has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Shelob, Dread Weaver's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Shelob, Dread Weaver 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.

Shelob, Dread Weaver's current oracle text is: "Whenever a nontoken creature an opponent controls dies, exile it. {2}{B}, Put a creature card exiled with Shelob into its owner's graveyard: Put two +1/+1 counters on Shelob. Draw a card. {X}{1}{B}: Put target creature card with mana value X exiled with Shelob onto the battlefield tapped under your control."

What is the current price of Shelob, Dread Weaver? Pricing

The current market price for Shelob, Dread Weaver is approximately $0.83 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Shelob, Dread Weaver? Pricing

You can purchase Shelob, Dread Weaver 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 Shelob, Dread Weaver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shelob, Dread Weaver in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shelob, Dread Weaver legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shelob, Dread Weaver in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shelob, Dread Weaver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shelob, Dread Weaver 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 Shelob, Dread Weaver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shelob, Dread Weaver in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shelob, Dread Weaver legal in Legacy? Legality

Shelob, Dread Weaver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shelob, Dread Weaver legal in Vintage? Legality

Shelob, Dread Weaver 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 Shelob, Dread Weaver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shelob, Dread Weaver 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 Shelob, Dread Weaver from? Details

This printing of Shelob, Dread Weaver is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 29.

Shelob, Dread Weaver may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shelob, Dread Weaver's rarity? Details

Shelob, Dread Weaver is a rare card in LTC.

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

Who illustrated Shelob, Dread Weaver? Details

Shelob, Dread Weaver was illustrated by Warren Mahy.

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

What is Shelob, Dread Weaver's power and toughness? Details

Shelob, Dread Weaver 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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