Oracle text
Create X 1/2 green Spider creature tokens with reach, where X is the number of creatures attacking you. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn by non-Spider creatures.
Mox strategy
Arachnogenesis is a strong anti-aggro and anti-combat blowout in green. Its best use is as a surprise combat trick that can completely blank an attack step, often stabilizing the board while also creating a defensive army.
It shines in Commander, where multiplayer combat often means a large token payout; the more attackers aimed at you, the better it gets. It pairs well with goad, forced-attack effects, pillow-fort strategies, and cards that care about creature tokens or Spider synergies. It also plays nicely with token doublers and anthem effects, turning defense into a real win condition.
Key mechanic it supports: combat damage prevention and reactive token generation. The main tip is to hold it up when opponents are likely to swing wide, since a single cast can both save your life and swing momentum hard in your favor.
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Format legality
- standard—
- pioneer—
- modern—
- legacyLegal
- vintageLegal
- commanderLegal
- pauper—
- brawlLegal
- historicLegal
- alchemy—
- oathbreakerLegal