Web of Shadows: Lolth, Spider Queen
Command the dark elegance of Lolth, Spider Queen, a formidable planeswalker whose presence on the battlefield weaves death into your advantage. This card thrives in attrition-heavy decks, steadily accumulating loyalty counters each time a creature you control falls in combat. Her ability to generate two 2/1 black Spider tokens with menace and reach extends board control while applying pressure from multiple angles—ideal for strategies that capitalize on both ground defense and aerial threats.
Beyond token generation, Lolth’s card-drawing ability, balanced by a small life cost, ensures you maintain momentum while fueling your hand with options. The ultimate emblem turns combat damage into a punishing life-sapping weapon, combining perfectly with decks that emphasize multiple small attackers or sacrifice synergies. Pairing her with cards like Cauldron Familiar or Woe Strider enhances her loyalty growth, making Lolth an indispensable ally for players who appreciate both thematic depth and tactical control in the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{B}{B}
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Card Type: Legendary Planeswalker
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Subtypes: Lolth
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Whenever a creature you control dies, put a loyalty counter on Lolth, Spider Queen.
0: You draw a card and you lose 1 life.
-3: Create two 2/1 black Spider creature tokens with menace and reach.
-8: You get an emblem with “Whenever an opponent is dealt combat damage by one or more creatures you control, if that player lost less than 8 life this turn, they lose life equal to the difference.”
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Loyalty: 4
