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Shelob, Dread Weaver
Price tag $0.51

Legendary CreatureSpider Demon

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2234 Current Rank
#2185 Last Week
#2425 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shelob, Dread Weaver decks.

Black Cat, Cunning Thief Black Cat, Cunning Thief
+14% Synergy $5.04
Temporal Intervention Temporal Intervention
+7% Synergy $0.06
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+6% Synergy $0.06
Swarm Culler Swarm Culler
+4% Synergy $0.04
Scrounge for Eternity Scrounge for Eternity
+3% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shelob, Dread Weaver's abilities and overall game plan.

Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+45% Synergy $0.43
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+44% Synergy $0.86
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+41% Synergy $0.31
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+41% Synergy $0.26
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+41% Synergy $0.19
No Mercy No Mercy
+39% Synergy $16.56
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+38% Synergy $0.42
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+38% Synergy $2.99
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+37% Synergy $1.00
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+33% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+28% Synergy $0.26
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+26% Synergy $0.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.23
Defile Defile
+11% Synergy $0.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $2.48
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+2% Synergy $13.56
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-2% Synergy $1.18
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-6% Synergy $8.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+3% Synergy $20.50
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $30.82
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $82.70
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $22.67
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $53.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $95.04
Necropotence Necropotence
-9% Synergy $16.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $59.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $12.41

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shelob, Dread Weaver's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+32% Synergy $4.55
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+31% Synergy $6.07
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+31% Synergy $0.61
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+28% Synergy $0.20
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+27% Synergy $1.40
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+26% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+25% Synergy $0.09
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+25% Synergy $0.46
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+22% Synergy $1.72
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+21% Synergy $8.18
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+20% Synergy $15.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.25
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+19% Synergy $0.22
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+18% Synergy $3.49
Voracious Fell Beast Voracious Fell Beast
+18% Synergy $0.07
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+17% Synergy $0.48
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+15% Synergy $1.00
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+14% Synergy $1.08
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
+14% Synergy $6.55
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+13% Synergy $0.28
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+13% Synergy $16.02
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+13% Synergy $0.45
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+12% Synergy $4.18
Magus of the Abyss Magus of the Abyss
+11% Synergy $0.21
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+10% Synergy $0.27
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+10% Synergy $7.92
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+10% Synergy $3.68
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+9% Synergy $5.08
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+8% Synergy $7.75
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+8% Synergy $2.44
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+8% Synergy $0.35
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.36
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+6% Synergy $0.28
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+6% Synergy $0.26
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+6% Synergy $0.43
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer Lokhust Heavy Destroyer
+6% Synergy $0.44
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+5% Synergy $0.87
Shard of the Void Dragon Shard of the Void Dragon
+5% Synergy $1.35
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+4% Synergy $1.79
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+4% Synergy $0.34
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+4% Synergy $2.45
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+3% Synergy $0.42
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+2% Synergy $2.27
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
0% Synergy $0.48
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
-3% Synergy $2.24
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.88
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-8% Synergy $4.72
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-8% Synergy $65.84
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-9% Synergy $1.98
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-11% Synergy $3.15

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shelob, Dread Weaver safe.

Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+26% Synergy $0.24
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+24% Synergy $0.19
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+18% Synergy $0.15
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+18% Synergy $4.26
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+16% Synergy $0.11
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+15% Synergy $2.57
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+15% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+13% Synergy $0.30
Murder Murder
+13% Synergy $0.04
Cast Down Cast Down
+13% Synergy $0.23
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+12% Synergy $0.28
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+10% Synergy $2.86
Battle-Rage Blessing Battle-Rage Blessing
+10% Synergy $0.06
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+9% Synergy $1.58
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+8% Synergy $0.14
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+7% Synergy $2.54
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $1.09
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.10
Shelob's Ambush Shelob's Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.08
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+6% Synergy $0.56
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+6% Synergy $0.10
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+6% Synergy $0.22
Mirrodin Avenged Mirrodin Avenged
+6% Synergy $0.13
Oblivion's Hunger Oblivion's Hunger
+6% Synergy $0.07
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+5% Synergy $0.14
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+5% Synergy $0.20
Victim of Night Victim of Night
+5% Synergy $0.33
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+5% Synergy $0.16
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+5% Synergy $0.14
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+5% Synergy $0.10
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+5% Synergy $0.08
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+4% Synergy $1.00
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.97
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $0.31
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+2% Synergy $16.57
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $0.77
Overkill Overkill
+1% Synergy $0.24
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.13
Cut Down Cut Down
+1% Synergy $0.54
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
0% Synergy $4.33
Darkness Darkness
-1% Synergy $23.65
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-1% Synergy $3.81
Village Rites Village Rites
-2% Synergy $0.24
Dismember Dismember
-2% Synergy $6.62
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-5% Synergy $1.01
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.70
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-9% Synergy $4.32
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-9% Synergy $12.62
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shelob, Dread Weaver's game plan and control the board.

In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+25% Synergy $1.36
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+17% Synergy $0.23
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+17% Synergy $0.72
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.40
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $0.40
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+10% Synergy $0.59
Languish Languish
+8% Synergy $0.26
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+7% Synergy $0.19
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+7% Synergy $0.13
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+6% Synergy $0.13
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+5% Synergy $0.21
Plague Wind Plague Wind
+5% Synergy $2.71
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.25
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+4% Synergy $0.29
Blood Money Blood Money
+4% Synergy $0.68
Mutilate Mutilate
+2% Synergy $1.70
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+2% Synergy $0.30
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.12
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+1% Synergy $2.61
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
0% Synergy $6.10
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-1% Synergy $0.28
Living Death Living Death
-1% Synergy $2.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.79
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-2% Synergy $20.49
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.44
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-4% Synergy $0.48
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy $0.32
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $3.50
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-6% Synergy $10.83
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-7% Synergy $1.72
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-7% Synergy $1.95
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $5.15
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-11% Synergy $4.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Heartstone Heartstone
+26% Synergy $2.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.26
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $18.25
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+12% Synergy $0.40
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $34.63
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $1.91
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $4.07
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+6% Synergy $0.34
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $35.57
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $36.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.28
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $5.87
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.31
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.54
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.18
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-6% Synergy $4.86
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-8% Synergy $2.95
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-11% Synergy $8.35

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shelob, Dread Weaver's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Black Market Black Market
+19% Synergy $3.70
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+19% Synergy $0.96
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+19% Synergy $6.00
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+13% Synergy $0.66
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+11% Synergy $0.28
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+10% Synergy $20.40
Sporogenic Infection Sporogenic Infection
+10% Synergy $0.09
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+8% Synergy $15.38
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+8% Synergy $0.16
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+6% Synergy $2.65
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $15.71
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+5% Synergy $1.41
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+4% Synergy $1.87
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.06
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+4% Synergy $0.70
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+4% Synergy $1.01
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+3% Synergy $1.88
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.45
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+1% Synergy $1.36
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
0% Synergy $22.70
Greed Greed
0% Synergy $0.25
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-2% Synergy $21.30
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-2% Synergy $3.57
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-3% Synergy $3.16
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.56
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $12.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shelob, Dread Weaver to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+14% Synergy $6.53
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+7% Synergy $5.31
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+5% Synergy $3.91

Utility Lands

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

Swarmyard Swarmyard
+20% Synergy $4.75
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+12% Synergy $1.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+7% Synergy $9.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.90
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.15
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+3% Synergy $8.89
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+2% Synergy $12.26
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $42.14
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $19.10
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+1% Synergy $23.25
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+1% Synergy $0.49
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy $1.50
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.91
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.90
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-1% Synergy $1.01
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $25.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $35.87
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.25
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $49.13
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-4% Synergy $3.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.59
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-14% Synergy $19.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+15% Synergy $20.31
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+15% Synergy $15.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.15
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $4.88
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.23
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $8.02
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $1.14
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.20
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.23
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $4.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.60
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.18
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shelob, Dread Weaver decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+14% Synergy $1.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.21
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $1.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.97
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.15
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.42
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.55

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