Quick Answer

Brood Weaver is a uncommon Creature — Spider from MID (MID) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Brood Weaver MTG card

Brood Weaver

Creature — Spider

Card Text

Reach When this creature dies, create a 1/2 green Spider creature token with reach.

Travelers in the Somberwald scan the ground for werewolves and other threats, unaware of what lurks above.

Card Stats

2/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 MID MID 🎨 Slawomir Maniak
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Market Prices

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$0.19
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$0.24
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brood Weaver? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Reach When this creature dies, create a 1/2 green Spider creature token with reach."

How much mana does Brood Weaver cost to cast? Basics

Brood Weaver has a mana cost of {3}{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.

Brood Weaver's mana cost of {3}{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.

Brood 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.

Brood Weaver's current oracle text is: "Reach When this creature dies, create a 1/2 green Spider creature token with reach."

What is the current price of Brood Weaver? Pricing

The current market price for Brood Weaver is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Brood Weaver? Pricing

You can purchase Brood 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.

Brood Weaver normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.24

Is Brood Weaver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Brood Weaver in Standard is not available.

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

Is Brood Weaver legal in Modern? Legality

Brood Weaver is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Brood Weaver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Brood 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 Brood Weaver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Brood Weaver is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Brood Weaver legal in Legacy? Legality

Brood Weaver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Brood Weaver legal in Vintage? Legality

Brood 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 Brood Weaver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Brood 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 Brood Weaver from? Details

This printing of Brood Weaver is from MID (MID), with collector number 173.

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

What is Brood Weaver's rarity? Details

Brood Weaver is a uncommon card in MID.

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

Who illustrated Brood Weaver? Details

Brood Weaver was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

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

What is Brood Weaver's power and toughness? Details

Brood Weaver 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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