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Arachnogenesis Foundations Commander MTG card
FDC #187 · Art by Johannes Voss
FDC set symbol, RareFoundations Commander#187Rare

Arachnogenesis

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TCGplayer market · FDC #187 nonfoil
$1.76 +4.1% +$0.07, 7 days
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+4.1%
EDHREC rank
#1,237 Up 2 in 30 days

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Arachnogenesis Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.76, up 4.1% over 7 days, up 4.1% over 30 days, down 75.4% over 90 days.

Arachnogenesis Price History

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Arachnogenesis in Sealed Products

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Arachnogenesis Printings & Prices

Arachnogenesis has 7 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless and inverted treatments.

FDC set symbol, RareFDC #187
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CMM set symbol, RareCMM #647
Borderless
CMM set symbol, RareCMM #272
DSC set symbol, RareDSC #169
C15 set symbol, RareC15 #32
MAR set symbol, MythicMAR #31
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CMM set symbol, RareCMM #553
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Card KingdomCMM #647Foil
CoolStuffIncCMM #647Foil

Arachnogenesis Rules Text & Legality

Arachnogenesis

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.

Every movement is a summons—even your screams.

Arachnogenesis is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Arachnogenesis has been reprinted 9 times. The Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander reprint cut the price 67% in 30 days.

  • Nov 13, 2015C15 set symbol, RareCommander 2015C15 #32
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, RareCommander Masters · Inverted, etchedCMM #553
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, RareCommander MastersCMM #272
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, RareCommander Masters · foilCMM #272
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, RareCommander Masters · BorderlessCMM #647
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, RareCommander Masters · Borderless, foilCMM #647
  • Sep 27, 2024DSC set symbol, RareDuskmourn: House of Horror CommanderDSC #169
  • Sep 26, 2025MAR set symbol, MythicMarvel Universe · BorderlessMAR #31
  • Sep 26, 2025MAR set symbol, MythicMarvel Universe · Borderless, foilMAR #31

Arachnogenesis in Commander

Arachnogenesis is the #1,237 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.

#1,237 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 2 in 30 days

Arachnogenesis FAQ

How much is Arachnogenesis worth?

Arachnogenesis is worth about $1.76 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Arachnogenesis legal in Commander?

Yes. Arachnogenesis is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Arachnogenesis been reprinted?

Yes. Arachnogenesis has been reprinted 9 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Arachnogenesis cheap?

Arachnogenesis trades at about $1.76; 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Arachnogenesis?

Cards that fill a similar role include Jaheira's Respite, Moment's Peace, Tangle.