Wizards of the Coast has brought Spider-Man and Magic The Gathering together with a selection of cards based on the Webslinger and his world. With an abundance of characters included, some readers may not be familiar with or want to learn more about certain characters. This list features both artifacts and multicolored creature cards, explaining who the characters are and their first appearances in comics.
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade (3 Colorless)
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Card Type: Legendary Artifact Creature – Spider Hero
Card Text: Vigilance
Tap: Put a +1/+1 counter on each artifact creature and/or Vehicle you control.
2 Colorless, Remove two +1/+1 counters from among artifacts you control: Draw a card.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #529 (2006).
When Spider-Man started working for Tony Stark, there were more perks to the job than expected. One was the Iron Spider suit. An incredibly durable suit of armor, as opposed to the literal threads he usually wears, the Iron Spider suit also had multiple high-tech layers, a glider, adjustable lenses, and, most famously, the extra tentacles/waldoes. These were versatile both in battle and in movement. Although Peter didn’t wear the uniform for long, it has since made future appearances by both him and others looking to steal or make copies.
Living Brain, Mechanical Marvel (4 Colorless)
Card Type: Legendary Artifact Creature – Robot Villain
Card Text: At the beginning of combat on your turn, target none-Equipment artifact you control becomes an artifact creature with base power and toughness 3/3 until end of turn. Untap it.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #8 (1963).
Outdated by today’s standards, the Living Brain was staggering when first introduced. Created to be able to answer any question, the Living Brain malfunctioned and went on a rampage instead. Spider-Man managed to destroy the giant computer, but it was rebuilt and used for criminal actions many times after that. When Otto Octavius became the Superior Spider-Man, he stole the Living Brain and used him as a lab assistant.
Mechanical Mobster (3 Colorless)
Card Type: Artifact Creature – Human Robot Villain
Card Text: When this creature enters, exile up to one target card from a graveyard. Target creature you control connives. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.)
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #73 (1969).
More machine than man at this point, Silvio Manfredi had always been afraid of death. He’s over a hundred years old, but has been upgrading himself all that time. He slowly built himself a cybernetic body, with only his head remaining human. This body gave the gangster incredible strength, and he led the Maggia gang for decades. For a while, Silvermane’s body was destroyed, reducing him to just a head that could be carried around and fought over.
Spider-Slayer (2 Colorless)
Card Type: Legendary Artifact Creature – Human Villain
Card Text: Whenever Spider-Slayer deals damage to a Spider, destroy that creature.
6 Colorless, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create two tapped 1/1 colorless Robot artifact creature tokens with flying.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man Annual #19 (1985).
There have been more Spider-Slayers than The Fast and the Furious movies, but Alistair Smythe is the most notable one. His father, Spencer, invented the concept with J. Jonah Jameson, which were robots that are designed to kill Spider-Man. But Alistair took it a step further, transforming himself into the Spider-Slayer. He built himself a bio-organic carapace, outfitted with blades and claws, alongside other robots. And ironically, Jameson started an obsession that led to the death of his wife.
Araña, Heart of the Spider (1 Colorless, 1 Red, 1 White)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: Whenever you attack, put a +1/+1 counter on target attacking creature.
Whenever a modified creature you control deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)
First appearance: Amazing Fantasy #1 (2004).
One of many Spider-Girls. Aña ‘Anya’ Corazon initially got her powers from a mystical tattoo. This gave her similar abilities to other Spiders, and she developed a Bola that functioned like Spider-Man’s webs. Now going by the name Araña, Anya has been both an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a student of Avengers Academy, massively separating from the life of Peter Parker.
Carnage (2 Colorless, 1 Black, 1 Red)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Symbiote Villain
Card Text: Trample
When Carnage enters, return a target creature card with a mana value of 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains “This creature attacks each combat if able” and “When this creature deals combat damage to a player, sacrifice it.”
Mayhem (1 Black, 1 Red)
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #360 (1992).
The Carnage Symbiote spawned from Venom, attaching itself to sadistic serial killer Cletus Cassidy. This drove the Symbiote insane, creating the most sadistic and bloodthirsty of their species. Carnage is even more powerful than Venom, able to form weapons with his tendrils, such as blades, faces, and other tools of death. Carnage is obsessed with death, with a taste for flesh and murder. Every storyline he’s involved with includes copious amounts of blood and entrails. And even when the Carnage Symbiote leaves Cassidy, that insanity and despicable intent still follow.
Cosmic Spider-Man (1 White, 1 Blue, 1 Black, 1 Red, 1 Green)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: Flying, first strike, trample, lifelink, haste
At the beginning of combat on your turn, other Spiders you control gain flying, first strike, trample, lifelink, and haste until end of turn.
First appearance: Spectacular Spider-Man #158 (1989).
The Enigma Force is a cosmic being and a universal force. It possesses beings for a short time and turns them into Captain Universe, a superhero with limitless power. With it, Spider-Man could match the likes of the Hulk, Doctor Doom, and Magneto. Although our Spider-Man gave up that power, there is one in the Multiverse that retained those powers, making him the most powerful Spider-Man of all. For now, information on the character and the card can be found here.
Gallant Citizen (2 Green/White Hybrid)
Card Type: Creature – Human Citizen
Card Text: When this creature enters, draw a card.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963).
This card is based on John Jameson, astronaut and son of J. Jonah Jameson. Much of the reason why Jameson Sr. despises Spider-Man is because he was jealous, believing that the American hero that his son should be given the plaudits instead. Little did he know that John would become a superhero himself. The astronaut found a gemstone on the Moon, which turned him into a werewolf. Jameson now goes by the imaginatively named Man-Wolf.
Green Goblin (1 Colorless, 1 Blue, 1 Black, 1 Red)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Goblin Human Villain
Card Text: Flying, menace
Spells you cast from your graveyard cost 2 Colorless less to cast.
Goblin Formula – Each nonland card in your graveyard has mayhem. The mayhem cost is equal to its mana cost (You may cast a card from your graveyard for its mayhem cost if you discarded it this turn. Timing rules still apply.)
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #14 (1964).
Norman Osborn ingested the Goblin Serum and became the Green Goblin, Spider-Man’s most famous villain. The demented mask is iconic, as is the green and purple color palette, goblin bombs, and the glider. He was dangerous before killing Gwen Stacy, but after that, he became the person Spider-Man despises the most.
Green Goblin, Revenant (3 Colorless, 1 Black, 1 Red)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Goblin Human Villain
Card Text: Flying, deathtouch
Whenever Green Goblin attacks, discard a card. Then draw a card for each card you’ve discarded this turn.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (1965).
Harry Osborn is Norman’s son and was Peter’s best friend. Despite their different upbringing, the young boys were incredibly close, even moving in together. The relationship with his father was the opposite, strained even further by Norman’s transformation into the Green Goblin. But when Norman died, Harry blamed Spider-Man and Peter for his death. He took the mantle of Green Goblin and became just as dangerous and insane as his father was.
Jackal, Genius Geneticist (1 Green, 1 Blue)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Human Scientist Villain
Card Text: Trample
Whenever you cast a creature spell with mana value equal to Jackal’s power, copy that spell, except the copy isn’t legendary. Then put a +1/+1 counter on Jackal. (This copy becomes a token.)
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #31 (1965).
As a university professor, Miles Warren fell in love with Gwen Stacy, his student. He was devastated by her death and refused to accept it. So he started making clones of Gwen and Peter Parker, which led to him finding out his web-slinging secret. Warren was transformed into the Jackal, a furry, goblin-looking creature, but his obsession with cloning continued into the infamous Clone Saga. The Jackal is almost impossible to kill, as another clone will take his place permanently.
Kraven, Proud Predator (1 Colorless, 1 Red, 1 Green)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Human Warrior Villain
Card Text: Vigilance
Top of the Food Chain – Kraven’s power is equal to the greatest value among permanents you control.
First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #15 (1964).
Sergei Kravinoff is focused on one thing: hunting. He scours the world looking for the most challenging animals, using traps and weapons to kill his prey. And it quickly became clear that Spider-Man was the greatest prey of all, so Sergei fixated on besting him. This culminated in the storyline ‘Kraven’s Last Hunt.’ Kraven always returns, however, through rituals or through clones.
Mister Negative (5 Colorless, 1 White, 1 Black)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Human Villain
Card Text: Vigilance, Lifelink
Darkforce Inversion – When Mister Negative enters, you may exchange life totals with target opponent. If you lost life this way, draw that many cards.
First appearance: Free Comic Book Day 2007 (Spider-Man) #1 (2007).
Mister Negative is the master of deceiving appearances. When first appearing in New York as Martin Li, Mister Negative seemed to be philanthropic and helpful. He set up a soup kitchen and would help people in need. But in reality, he was a vicious crime lord who trafficked everything and anything into the city. Likewise, his powers can be used to heal or corrupt, showing that he can help if he wants to. He’s a crime boss who’s always trying to gain territory in the city.
Morbius the Living Vampire (2 Colorless, 1 Blue, 1 Black)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Vampire Scientist Villain
Card Text: Flying, vigilance, lifelink
(1 Blue, 1 Black), Exile this card from your graveyard: Look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man Issue #101 (1971).
Now reduced to little more than a meme due to the movie, Michael Morbius is a sad affair. Trying to cure his own blood disease, he inadvertently turned himself into a pseudo-vampire. He wasn’t dead, but he had the visage of a vampire, the bloodlust, and an aversion to sunlight. In his first appearances, he was a villain, battling Spider-Man as he needed to quench his thirst. But over time, he has flitted back and forth between being a villain and an anti-hero. He has been helpful in dealing with other monsters and trying to find cures for other curses and afflictions.
Prowler, Clawed Thief (1 Colorless, 1 Blue, 1 Black)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Human Rogue Villain
Card Text: Menace (This creature can’t be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
Whenever another villain you control enters, Prowler connives. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature).
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #78 (1969).
Hobie Brown never wanted to be a criminal. Originally a window cleaner, he felt trapped by life and felt like crime was the only option. With sharp claws on his gloves, sleeping gas capsules, smoke bombs, and other weapons, Prowler tried to be a burglar without hurting anyone. But he quickly reformed and became a hero, working with Silver Sable’s Wild Pack for a while. He and Spider-Man are great friends, and Hobie has even covered as Spider-Man on occasion.
Rhino, Barreling Brute (3 Colorless, 2 Red, 2 Green)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Human Villain
Card Text: Vigilance, trample, haste
Whenever Rhino attacks, if you’ve cast a spell with mana value 4 or greater this turn, draw a card.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #41 (1966).
Aleksei Sytsevich was placed into a suit and underwent a procedure to make him much, much stronger. The hide of his costume is impenetrable, and a sharp horn protrudes from the top of his head. As the rampaging Rhino, Aleksei was often used as the brute in an operation. He was almost impossible to stop at once, or Spider-Man’s physically strongest and toughest villain. Luckily for others, his intelligence often let him down. Like many of Spider-Man’s rogues’ gallery, Rhino has tried to reform at times, usually finding the criminal lodge pointless, but is often coerced back into being someone’s muscle.
Scarlet Spider, Ben Reilly (1 Colorless, 1 Red, 1 Green)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: Web-slinging (1 Red, 1 Green) (You may cast this spell for (1 Red, 1 Green). You also return a tapped creature you control to its owner’s hand.)
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #149 (1975).
Ben Reilly is a perfect clone of Peter Parker, powers and all. Ben was created by the Jackal, with the sole mission of tormenting the original Peter. His life has been one big identity crisis. When a hero, he has served as the Scarlet Spider and even became the real Spider-Man, believing himself to be the original clone. He died in battle with Gwen Goblin, and was decreased as a hero. But so many subsequent rebirths, tortures, and people meddling with his mind have driven Ben mad, even as he tried to return as Scarlet Spider or Spider-Man. He is now the villainous Chasm.
Scarlet Spider, Kaine (1 Black, 1 Red)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: Menace (this creature can’t be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
When Scarlet Spider enters, you may discard a card. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on him.
Mayhem (Black/Red Hybrid) (You may cast this card from your graveyard for (Black/Red) if you discarded it this turn. Timig rules still apply.)
First appearance: Web of Spider-Man #119 (1994).
Kaine is another clone of Peter Parker, but lived his life in reverse of Ben. Reilly lived most of his life trying to be a hero, whilst Kaine was a violent villain. His cloning process went wrong, causing him to be deformed and suffer cellular degeneration. He spent most of his time as a hitman, while also attempting to track down both Ben and Peter. But after the Spider-Island event, Kaine was cured and became a perfect clone, too. He stole Spider-Man’s stealth suit, moved to Austin, and became an anti-hero with his own violent sense of justice.
Shriek, Treblemaker (2 Colorless, 1 Black/Red Hybrid)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Mutant Villain
Card Text: At the beginning of your first main phase, you may discard a card. When you do, target creature can’t block this turn.
Sonic Blast – Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, Shriek deals 1 damage to that player.
First appearance: Spider-Man Unlimited #1 (1993).
Shriek is a mutant with a sonic scream, but is also the Bonnie to Carnage’s Clyde. The two enjoy causing untold bloodshed with each other, either as a duo or on their own. She also has a psychic power that forces the worst out of people, exposing their dark side.
Silk, Web Weaver (2 Colorless, 1 Green, 1 White)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: Web slinging (1 Colorless, 1 Green, 1 White) (You may cast this spell for 1 Colorless, 1 Green, 1 White if you also return a tapped creature you control to its owner’s hand.)
Whenever you cast a creature spell, create a 1/1 green and white human citizen creature token.
(3 Colorless, 1 Green, 1 White): Creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain vigilance until end of turn.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #1 (2014).
Cindy Moon was bitten by the same spider as Peter on the same day. But while Peter became Spider-Man, Ezekiel took Cindy and hid her away in a secret bunker, keeping her safe from Morlun. But with both dead, she was stuck in that bunker for years, unaware of the safety of the outside world. Spider-Man freed her when she became Silk and tried to be a superhero and find the fragments of her own life. Her powers are almost identical to Peter’s, but her spider-sense is much faster than any other Spider.
Skyward Spider (2 White/Blue Hybrid)
Card Type: Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: Ward (2 Colorless) (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays 2 Colorless.)
This creature has flying as long as it’s modified. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)
First appearance: Spectacular Spider-Man #262 (1998).
The niece of J. Jonah Jameson, Mattie Franklin, gained spider-like powers through a ritual and became the third Spider-Woman. She began her career inexperienced, jumping into situations that were far above her pay grade. Of all the Spider-Women, Mattie appeared the least and died protecting Silk.
Sp//dr, Piloted by Peni (3 Colorless, 1 White, 1 Blue)
Card Type: Legendary Artifact Creature – Spider Hero
Card Text: Vigilance
When SP//dr enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
Whenever a modified creature you control deals combat damage to a player, draw a card. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)
First appearance: Edge of Spider-Verse #1 (2014).
Peni’s father created the Sp//dr mech suit, but was killed in an explosion. Peni took over control of the mech suit, also getting bitten by a spider. She has appeared in The Spider-Verse comic events and the movies, and is playable in Marvel Rivals.
Spider-Girl (1 Green, 1 White)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: During your turn, Spider-Girl has flying.
When Spider-Girl leaves the battlefield, create a 1/1 green and white Human Citizen creature token.
First appearance: What If…? #105 (1998).
May Parker is the daughter of Peter and Mary Jane. Her father had lost a leg and retired, but she inherited his powers and chose to carry on his legacy. She had been active for years, with guidance from her dad, before Spider-Verse. But then the Inheritors came. She watched as her parents were murdered, escaping into the Multiverse and seeking revenge.
Spider-Man India (3 Colorless, 1 Green, 1 White)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: Web-sling (1 Colorless, 1 Green, 1 White) (You may cast this spell for 1 Colorless, 1 Green, 1 White if you also return a tapped creature you control to its owner’s hand.)
Pavitr’s Sevā – Whenever you cast a creature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. It gains flying until end of turn.
First appearance: Spider-Man: India #1 (2005).
Pavitr Prabhakar had a similar origin to Peter Parker. An ancient yogi granted him his powers. He refused to help a girl being attacked, and his uncle died trying to help instead. It was then that he learned that with great power comes great responsibility. What changes Pavitr’s story is that it takes place in Mumbai, exploring and adapting the villains and other supporting cast into the Indian culture.
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior (1 Colorless, 1 White/Blue Hybrid)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: Flying
Venom Blast – Artifacts and creatures your opponents control enter tapped.
First appearance: Marvel Spotlight #32 (1977).
Jessica Drew is the first Spider-Woman, and perhaps the best. She had been pretty much everything. Jessica was experimented on by her own father, who gave her spider powers through the tests. In her early years, Spider-Woman was an agent of Hydra, primarily due to her isolation from the rest of the world and brainwashing. But she was rescued and became a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent instead. She became an Avenger and New Avenger too, best friends with Captain Marvel, and briefly dated Hawkeye.
The Spot, Living Portal (3 Colorless, 1 White, 1 Black)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Human Scientist Villain
Card Text: When The Spot enters, exile up to one target nonland permanent and up to one target nonland permanent card from a graveyard.
When The Spot dies, put him at the bottom of his owner’s library. If you do, return the exiled cards to their owners’ hands.
First appearance: Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #94 (1984).
Johnathan Ohnn was looking for a way to create portals, and did. But his venture through the portals changed his body, fusing with his skin. Now he can use the black spots on his body to create a portal, transporting himself and others across huge distances. It’s a freaky design already, but Spot can also send individual parts of his body through the portals, allowing him to attack from multiple angles.
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber (3 Colorless, 1 White/Blue Hybrid)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: During your turn, Sun-Spider has flying.
When Sun-Spider enters, search your library for an Aura or Equipment card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
First appearance: Spider-Verse #6 (2020).
A rare Spider with a disability, Charlotte Webber is a Spider that relies on mobility aids. She has powers, but her EDS, a disease that causes hyper-flexibility, still remains. Despite needing a wheelchair in her civilian life and crutches even as Sun-Spider, Charlotte is extremely capable and handy in a fight.
Superior Spider-Man (2 Colorless, 1 Blue, 1 Black)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Spider Human Hero
Card Text: Mind Swap – You may have Superior Spider-Man enter as a copy of any creature card in a graveyard, except his name is Superior Spider-Man and he’s a 4/4 Spider Human Hero in addition to his other types. When you do, exile that card.
First appearance: Superior Spider-Man #1 (2013).
Otto Octavius placed his consciousness into Peter Parker’s body and became Spider-Man. He believed that he could do a much better job than his predecessor in everything. He tried to excel in his career, personal life, and crime-fighting. He used tiny spider boots to look around the city and fitted tentacles to his costume, similar to the Iron Spider suit. In the early stages, Octavius had a more brutal approach to fighting crime. He would devastate and severely injure his enemies, even crippling and killing some.
Symbiote Spider-Man (2 Colorless, 1 Blue/Black Hybrid)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Symbiote Spider Hero
Card Text: Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, look at that many cards from the top of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.
Find New Host – (2 Colorless, 1 Blue/Black), Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. It gains this card’s other abilities. Activate only as a sorcery.
First appearance: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 (1984).
The first time the venom symbiote appeared, it was as a new costume for Spider-Man. Covered in black, the substance made Spidey faster and stronger. But it also brought out a dark side in him, making him more aggressive and drawing out his rage. Spider-Man rejected the suit, removing it, which unknowingly led to the Symbiote’s fusion with Eddie Brock. Spider-Man has donned the black suit a couple of times before, particularly when things get dark, and even reunited with Venom in the most dire of circumstances.
Ultimate Green Goblin (1 Colorless, 2 Black/Red Hybrid)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Goblin Villain
Card Text: At the beginning of your upkeep, discard a card, then create a Treasure token.
Mayhem (2 Colorless, 1 Red/Black Hybrid) (You may cast this card from your graveyard for 2 Colorless, 1 Black/Red Hybrid if you discard it this turn. Timing rules still apply.)
First appearance: Ultimate Spider-Man #1 (2000).
Having created the spider that gave Peter Parker his powers, Norman Osborn tried to emulate the same experiment on himself. But it went badly, and an Osborn was turned into a giant goblin monster. Just like the main Earth, the Ultimate Green Goblin became Spider-Man’s nemesis. But what makes this version different, other than his looks, is the fact that he actually killed Peter Parker on his Earth.
Vulture, Scheming Scavenger (5 Colorless, Blue/Black Hybrid)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Human Artificer Villain
Card Text: Flying
Whenever Vulture attacks, other Villains you control gain flying until end of turn.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #2 (1963).
Adrian Toomes came to crime late in life, creating a set of wings that he uses to rob banks with. The wind key allows him to fly at incredible speeds. He was an early villain in Spider-Man’s life and is a founding member of the Sinister Six. His advanced age has often been a cause of mockery and derision, and yet he has outlived many of his contemporaries.
Web Warriors (4 Colorless, 1 Green/White Hybrid)
Card Type: Creature – Spider Hero
Card Text: When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #15.
After the events of Spider-Verse, many of the Spiders were unable to return home because their worlds were destroyed. Spider-UK created the Web Warriors, collecting a Spider army featuring heroes from several Earths. They rescue spiders in need and fight against threats that cross the boundaries of the Multiverse.
Wraith, Vicious Vigilante (1 Colorless, 1 White, 1 Blue)
Card Type: Legendary Creature – Human Detective Hero
Card Text: Double Strike
Fear Gas – Wraith can’t be blocked.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #663.
Yuri Watanabe is the daughter of a famous NYPD police officer. Frustrated with criminals not being captured by the police, Yuri created a suit made from scraps of past villains’ equipment, taking their weapons as evidence. She became Wraith, intimidating criminals and fighting them in ways she couldn’t when she was wearing a badge.
There are some cards not included in this summary because they have been included in other color categories as well.
For a complete list of the entire Spider-Man deck, check out the official Magic: The Gathering website.
