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Shelob, Child of Ungoliant
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Creature — Spider 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

#161 Current Rank
#150 Last Week
#84 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.

The Masamune The Masamune
+9% Synergy $0.90
Relentless X-ATM092 Relentless X-ATM092
+7% Synergy $0.09
Chocobo Kick Chocobo Kick
+3% Synergy $0.08
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+2% Synergy $1.86
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-2% Synergy $2.41

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
+85% Synergy $0.26
Ishkanah, Grafwidow Ishkanah, Grafwidow
+75% Synergy $0.30
Rotwidow Pack Rotwidow Pack
+75% Synergy $0.32
Twin-Silk Spider Twin-Silk Spider
+75% Synergy $0.13
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+73% Synergy $1.59
Curse of Clinging Webs Curse of Clinging Webs
+73% Synergy $1.34
Drider Drider
+73% Synergy $0.18
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
+71% Synergy $0.56
Chainweb Aracnir Chainweb Aracnir
+71% Synergy $0.14
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+71% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

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

Penumbra Spider Penumbra Spider
+69% Synergy $0.09
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+68% Synergy $0.80
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+65% Synergy $3.38
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+64% Synergy $0.10
Doom Weaver Doom Weaver
+63% Synergy $1.63
Watcher in the Web Watcher in the Web
+61% Synergy $0.23
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+60% Synergy $0.41
Deadly Recluse Deadly Recluse
+59% Synergy $0.07
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+56% Synergy $0.52
Cultivate Cultivate
+30% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $53.08
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $57.80
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $19.07

Creatures

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

Brood Weaver Brood Weaver
+56% Synergy $0.12
Sporeweb Weaver Sporeweb Weaver
+53% Synergy $0.35
Hatchery Spider Hatchery Spider
+51% Synergy $0.32
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+50% Synergy $0.20
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+50% Synergy $0.32
Mirkwood Spider Mirkwood Spider
+49% Synergy $0.09
Obelisk Spider Obelisk Spider
+48% Synergy $0.36
Llanowar Greenwidow Llanowar Greenwidow
+42% Synergy $0.12
Ruins Recluse Ruins Recluse
+35% Synergy $0.72
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+34% Synergy $0.13
Broodspinner Broodspinner
+34% Synergy $0.07
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+32% Synergy $2.02
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+32% Synergy $5.20
Izoni, Center of the Web Izoni, Center of the Web
+28% Synergy $0.20
Arachnus Spinner Arachnus Spinner
+27% Synergy $0.17
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+25% Synergy $0.25
Treetop Snarespinner Treetop Snarespinner
+25% Synergy $0.07
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+24% Synergy $0.72
Glint Weaver Glint Weaver
+23% Synergy $0.06
Stingerfling Spider Stingerfling Spider
+22% Synergy $0.10
Snarespinner Snarespinner
+20% Synergy $0.03
Graverobber Spider Graverobber Spider
+20% Synergy $0.17
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef
+19% Synergy $11.67
Blightwidow Blightwidow
+19% Synergy $0.15
Juvenile Gloomwidow Juvenile Gloomwidow
+18% Synergy $0.27
Skysnare Spider Skysnare Spider
+18% Synergy $0.05
Copper Longlegs Copper Longlegs
+17% Synergy $0.05
Blex, Vexing Pest Search for Blex Blex, Vexing Pest
+16% Synergy $1.25
Sporecap Spider Sporecap Spider
+16% Synergy $0.07
Greta, Sweettooth Scourge Greta, Sweettooth Scourge
+15% Synergy $0.13
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+15% Synergy $0.22
Canopy Spider Canopy Spider
+15% Synergy $0.29
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+14% Synergy $30.05
Aveline de Grandpré Aveline de Grandpré
+14% Synergy $0.32
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+13% Synergy $0.20
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+12% Synergy $0.84
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+12% Synergy $0.93
Spitting Spider Spitting Spider
+12% Synergy $0.96
Hoarding Recluse Hoarding Recluse
+12% Synergy $0.08
Webspinner Cuff Webspinner Cuff
+12% Synergy $0.08
Acid Web Spider Acid Web Spider
+12% Synergy $0.21
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+11% Synergy $2.43
Savvy Hunter Savvy Hunter
+11% Synergy $0.19
Sentinel Spider Sentinel Spider
+11% Synergy $0.08
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
+11% Synergy $0.15
Cactarantula Cactarantula
+11% Synergy $0.05
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+9% Synergy $2.70
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+4% Synergy $0.50
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-1% Synergy $3.65
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-15% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+45% Synergy $0.22
Bite Down Bite Down
+43% Synergy $0.07
Prizefight Prizefight
+39% Synergy $0.13
Setessan Tactics Setessan Tactics
+30% Synergy $0.46
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+23% Synergy $0.98
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+21% Synergy $0.08
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+18% Synergy $0.42
Ram Through Ram Through
+17% Synergy $0.44
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+15% Synergy $0.24
Shelob's Ambush Shelob's Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.08
You Look Upon the Tarrasque You Look Upon the Tarrasque
+15% Synergy $0.17
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+14% Synergy $0.06
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+13% Synergy $0.21
Terrifying Presence Terrifying Presence
+13% Synergy $0.21
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+12% Synergy $1.47
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+11% Synergy $0.20
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.85
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $10.23
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+8% Synergy $21.57
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $0.30
Back for More Back for More
+6% Synergy $0.05
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+5% Synergy $3.57
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+5% Synergy $6.80
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+5% Synergy $0.08
Eaten by Spiders Eaten by Spiders
+5% Synergy $0.10
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $6.58
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $4.04
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.96
Harrow Harrow
+2% Synergy $0.34
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.87
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.44
Second Harvest Second Harvest
0% Synergy $1.14
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $9.28
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
0% Synergy $1.11
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $1.84
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.25
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.92
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-6% Synergy $0.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.43
Village Rites Village Rites
-8% Synergy $0.20
Putrefy Putrefy
-9% Synergy $0.14
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-10% Synergy $2.11
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-10% Synergy $1.94

Sorceries

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

Bushwhack Bushwhack
+43% Synergy $0.18
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+34% Synergy $0.23
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.41
Spider Food Spider Food
+24% Synergy $0.08
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+22% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+16% Synergy $2.54
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+16% Synergy $8.06
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+15% Synergy $16.20
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+15% Synergy $0.06
Farseek Farseek
+14% Synergy $0.54
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+14% Synergy $0.87
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+13% Synergy $3.71
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+12% Synergy $0.15
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+12% Synergy $0.05
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+12% Synergy $2.08
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+10% Synergy $0.12
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $6.39
Harmonize Harmonize
+9% Synergy $0.24
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+9% Synergy $0.55
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+9% Synergy $2.38
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.26
Horrific Assault Horrific Assault
+8% Synergy $0.07
Predatory Rampage Predatory Rampage
+8% Synergy $0.11
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+7% Synergy $1.77
Migration Path Migration Path
+7% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+7% Synergy $0.09
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+6% Synergy $1.99
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+6% Synergy $1.43
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+6% Synergy $1.46
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+6% Synergy $0.11
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.98
Many Partings Many Partings
+4% Synergy $0.09
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.23
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+4% Synergy $0.24
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.82
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $13.18
Dig Up Dig Up
+2% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.84
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
-3% Synergy $0.24
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.18
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $18.53
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $4.80
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $7.35
Victimize Victimize
-11% Synergy $0.46
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-12% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+56% Synergy $1.51
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+33% Synergy $4.36
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+26% Synergy $17.44
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+20% Synergy $3.82
Pathway Arrows Pathway Arrows
+18% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $13.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.38
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+11% Synergy $0.48
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+9% Synergy $4.41
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $65.45
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+7% Synergy $1.50
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $5.84
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+7% Synergy $1.82
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $15.78
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.45
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+6% Synergy $0.21
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+4% Synergy $9.53
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.24
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+4% Synergy $0.50
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $27.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.22
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+2% Synergy $1.78
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+1% Synergy $4.09
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.25

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
+32% Synergy $0.24
Arachnus Web Arachnus Web
+30% Synergy $0.08
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+23% Synergy $0.24
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+18% Synergy $0.30
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+15% Synergy $10.33
Lure Lure
+15% Synergy $0.17
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.21
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+9% Synergy $28.99
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $14.93
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $1.48
Hidden Spider Hidden Spider
+8% Synergy $0.23
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.30
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+4% Synergy $0.38
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $10.86
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $0.81
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+2% Synergy $4.59
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $25.66
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-1% Synergy $4.99
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-1% Synergy $0.29
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-2% Synergy $3.03
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $25.49
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-10% Synergy $1.67

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+6% Synergy $0.15
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
0% Synergy $3.08

Utility Lands

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

Swarmyard Swarmyard
+42% Synergy $4.58
The Shire The Shire
+21% Synergy $0.78
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $4.54
Arena Arena
+6% Synergy $5.25
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $18.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+5% Synergy $0.25
Mutavault Mutavault
+5% Synergy $4.60
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.80
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.00
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+2% Synergy $2.27
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $23.02
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $48.82
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $30.14
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-5% Synergy $0.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $6.60
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $8.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $3.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.41
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+11% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.20
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $1.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.95
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-2% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+35% Synergy $0.18
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+12% Synergy $0.18
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $33.03
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+7% Synergy $0.15
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+6% Synergy $0.19
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+6% Synergy $0.14
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.05
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+4% Synergy $0.16
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.05
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.19
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.14
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+2% Synergy $5.12
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.54
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
0% Synergy $0.54
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.25
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.44
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.08
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-3% Synergy $1.66
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-4% Synergy $10.11
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-5% Synergy $4.64
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $4.92
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.18
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-7% Synergy $0.20
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-8% Synergy $12.59
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-8% Synergy $13.82
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-8% Synergy $5.12
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-10% Synergy $6.09
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $18.87
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-13% Synergy $0.91

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