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Shelob, Child of Ungoliant
Price tag $2.01

Legendary CreatureSpider Demon

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#221 Current Rank
#267 Last Week
#140 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shelob, Child of Ungoliant.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shelob, Child of Ungoliant decks.

Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
+7% Synergy $0.35
Ninja Pizza Ninja Pizza
+5% Synergy $3.33
Super Combo Super Combo
+4% Synergy $0.36
Tenderize Tenderize
+2% Synergy $0.14
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-17% Synergy $2.86

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shelob, Child of Ungoliant's abilities and overall game plan.

Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+84% Synergy $0.25
Ishkanah, Grafwidow Ishkanah, Grafwidow
+77% Synergy $0.50
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+75% Synergy $3.82
Twin-Silk Spider Twin-Silk Spider
+73% Synergy $0.21
Rotwidow Pack Rotwidow Pack
+73% Synergy $0.33
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
+73% Synergy $0.55
Drider Drider
+71% Synergy $0.11
Curse of Clinging Webs Curse of Clinging Webs
+71% Synergy $2.27
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+69% Synergy $0.28
Chainweb Aracnir Chainweb Aracnir
+68% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shelob, Child of Ungoliant decks.

Penumbra Spider Penumbra Spider
+67% Synergy $0.22
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+65% Synergy $4.61
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+64% Synergy $0.88
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+63% Synergy $1.63
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+62% Synergy $0.19
Doom Weaver Doom Weaver
+60% Synergy $3.36
Watcher in the Web Watcher in the Web
+60% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Recluse Deadly Recluse
+56% Synergy $0.08
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+56% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+31% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $64.98
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $26.49

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shelob, Child of Ungoliant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+54% Synergy $0.49
Brood Weaver Brood Weaver
+53% Synergy $0.23
Sporeweb Weaver Sporeweb Weaver
+50% Synergy $0.52
Mirkwood Spider Mirkwood Spider
+49% Synergy $0.31
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+48% Synergy $0.14
Obelisk Spider Obelisk Spider
+47% Synergy $4.97
Hatchery Spider Hatchery Spider
+47% Synergy $0.35
Llanowar Greenwidow Llanowar Greenwidow
+40% Synergy $0.20
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+33% Synergy $0.24
Broodspinner Broodspinner
+33% Synergy $0.26
Ruins Recluse Ruins Recluse
+33% Synergy $3.06
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+31% Synergy $0.94
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+28% Synergy $3.78
Spider-Ham, Peter Porker Spider-Ham, Peter Porker
+27% Synergy $0.76
Izoni, Center of the Web Izoni, Center of the Web
+26% Synergy $0.21
Radioactive Spider Radioactive Spider
+26% Synergy $0.44
Arachnus Spinner Arachnus Spinner
+24% Synergy $0.27
Treetop Snarespinner Treetop Snarespinner
+24% Synergy $0.22
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+23% Synergy $0.50
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+21% Synergy $4.63
Glint Weaver Glint Weaver
+21% Synergy $0.09
Stingerfling Spider Stingerfling Spider
+21% Synergy $0.24
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+19% Synergy $1.78
Snarespinner Snarespinner
+18% Synergy $0.17
Blightwidow Blightwidow
+17% Synergy $0.29
Spiders-Man, Heroic Horde Spiders-Man, Heroic Horde
+17% Synergy $0.19
Graverobber Spider Graverobber Spider
+16% Synergy $0.14
Skysnare Spider Skysnare Spider
+16% Synergy $0.20
Copper Longlegs Copper Longlegs
+16% Synergy $0.19
Juvenile Gloomwidow Juvenile Gloomwidow
+15% Synergy $0.30
Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary
+15% Synergy $0.14
Sporecap Spider Sporecap Spider
+14% Synergy $0.20
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $52.93
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef
+13% Synergy $2.94
Blex, Vexing Pest Search for Blex Blex, Vexing Pest
+13% Synergy $3.66
Canopy Spider Canopy Spider
+13% Synergy $0.32
Spider-Man, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Miles Morales
+13% Synergy $9.92
Aveline de Grandpré Aveline de Grandpré
+12% Synergy $0.32
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+11% Synergy $0.33
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+11% Synergy $0.24
Acid Web Spider Acid Web Spider
+11% Synergy $0.18
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+10% Synergy $6.93
Greta, Sweettooth Scourge Greta, Sweettooth Scourge
+10% Synergy $0.33
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+10% Synergy $0.42
Hoarding Recluse Hoarding Recluse
+10% Synergy $0.14
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+9% Synergy $6.35
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+9% Synergy $1.00
Savvy Hunter Savvy Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+2% Synergy $0.74
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-14% Synergy $0.36

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shelob, Child of Ungoliant safe.

Bite Down Bite Down
+43% Synergy $0.23
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+41% Synergy $0.26
Prizefight Prizefight
+36% Synergy $0.28
Setessan Tactics Setessan Tactics
+26% Synergy $0.40
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+23% Synergy $1.31
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+19% Synergy $0.25
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+17% Synergy $0.39
Shelob's Ambush Shelob's Ambush
+16% Synergy $0.12
Ram Through Ram Through
+15% Synergy $0.42
You Look Upon the Tarrasque You Look Upon the Tarrasque
+14% Synergy $0.27
Terrifying Presence Terrifying Presence
+13% Synergy $0.23
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+12% Synergy $0.27
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+12% Synergy $0.38
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+12% Synergy $0.27
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+11% Synergy $3.95
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.71
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.34
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+7% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $13.64
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $0.74
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+6% Synergy $30.21
Back for More Back for More
+6% Synergy $0.22
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+5% Synergy $4.80
Grow Extra Arms Grow Extra Arms
+5% Synergy $0.13
Eaten by Spiders Eaten by Spiders
+5% Synergy $0.13
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+4% Synergy $0.28
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $7.70
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+3% Synergy $0.79
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+2% Synergy $0.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.47
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.33
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
0% Synergy $0.99
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $1.50
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
0% Synergy $0.96
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-1% Synergy $2.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.71
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $4.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $6.80
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy $0.37
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-7% Synergy $0.27
Village Rites Village Rites
-8% Synergy $0.82
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.36
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-10% Synergy $0.59
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-10% Synergy $1.69

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shelob, Child of Ungoliant's game plan and control the board.

Bushwhack Bushwhack
+44% Synergy $0.25
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+34% Synergy $0.38
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.18
Spider Food Spider Food
+24% Synergy $0.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.37
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+16% Synergy $1.88
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+16% Synergy $17.22
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.13
Farseek Farseek
+14% Synergy $0.52
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+13% Synergy $0.24
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+12% Synergy $0.68
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+11% Synergy $30.68
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+11% Synergy $0.33
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+11% Synergy $0.12
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+10% Synergy $3.30
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $5.00
Harmonize Harmonize
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+9% Synergy $2.79
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.27
Predatory Rampage Predatory Rampage
+8% Synergy $0.12
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+7% Synergy $0.09
Horrific Assault Horrific Assault
+7% Synergy $0.11
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.82
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+6% Synergy $1.62
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+6% Synergy $5.31
Migration Path Migration Path
+6% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+6% Synergy $0.10
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $3.02
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.68
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+5% Synergy $0.15
Many Partings Many Partings
+4% Synergy $0.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+2% Synergy $2.11
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $13.51
Dig Up Dig Up
+2% Synergy $0.45
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.33
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
0% Synergy $1.35
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
-3% Synergy $0.91
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.63
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $4.71
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $9.18
Victimize Victimize
-11% Synergy $1.20
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-13% Synergy $0.73

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+54% Synergy $1.03
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+32% Synergy $4.79
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+26% Synergy $24.44
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+19% Synergy $4.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $15.94
Pathway Arrows Pathway Arrows
+17% Synergy $0.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.85
The Masamune The Masamune
+13% Synergy $0.83
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+10% Synergy $19.82
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+9% Synergy $0.64
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+8% Synergy $9.37
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $11.10
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+7% Synergy $1.64
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $62.03
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $28.45
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+5% Synergy $2.34
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+5% Synergy $2.43
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+5% Synergy $0.32
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.49
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+4% Synergy $20.44
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $36.02
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+1% Synergy $5.24
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-2% Synergy $0.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shelob, Child of Ungoliant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+33% Synergy $1.46
Arachnus Web Arachnus Web
+28% Synergy $0.12
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+27% Synergy $0.35
Wall Crawl Wall Crawl
+20% Synergy $0.19
Lure Lure
+14% Synergy $0.19
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+13% Synergy $13.03
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+12% Synergy $0.33
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+11% Synergy $39.69
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.70
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $17.30
Hidden Spider Hidden Spider
+7% Synergy $0.23
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.33
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+4% Synergy $0.65
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $31.64
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $11.76
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.62
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+2% Synergy $5.27
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-1% Synergy $7.48
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-1% Synergy $0.28
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
-1% Synergy $6.19
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-2% Synergy $3.99
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-2% Synergy $0.38
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shelob, Child of Ungoliant to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+5% Synergy $0.24
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+1% Synergy $5.03

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Swarmyard Swarmyard
+45% Synergy $4.42
The Shire The Shire
+19% Synergy $3.36
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $25.10
Arena Arena
+6% Synergy $5.86
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $1.11
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+5% Synergy $0.32
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $6.75
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+3% Synergy $1.68
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.53
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
0% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $29.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $58.63
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $50.79
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-6% Synergy $0.40
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $11.06
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $14.94

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+17% Synergy $1.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+12% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.17
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+4% Synergy $3.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-2% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shelob, Child of Ungoliant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.29
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+17% Synergy $0.39
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+12% Synergy $0.68
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+11% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+9% Synergy $0.37
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.34
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $48.67
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.11
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.16
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+5% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+4% Synergy $0.32
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.32
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.41
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.15
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $1.29
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.54
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
0% Synergy $0.99
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.31
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.96
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.71
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.39
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-2% Synergy $1.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.26
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.63
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.31
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-5% Synergy $5.51
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-6% Synergy $0.32
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-6% Synergy $10.73
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $1.03
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-7% Synergy $6.66
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-8% Synergy $16.13
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-8% Synergy $0.46
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-10% Synergy $8.89
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $28.90
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-11% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-14% Synergy $0.48

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