Shelob, Dread Weaver (LTC)

Shelob, dread weaver
Casting Cost: {3} {b}
Card type: Legendary Creature - Spider Demon
Power/Toughness: 3/3
Card Text:
Whenever a nontoken creature an opponent controls dies, Exile it.
2b, Put a creature card exiled with shelob, dread weaver into owner's graveyard: well two/ +1 counters on shelob. Draw a card.
{X} 1b: Put Target Creature Card with Mana Value x Exiled with Shelob Onto the Battlefield Tapped Under Your Control.
Artist: Warren Mahy

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:

  • Exiles Opponent's Creatures When they Die, Preventing Graveyard Recursion.
  • Can Grow in Power and Draw Cards by Using Creature Cards Exiled With It.
  • Has the Ability to Return Exiled Creatures to the Battlefield Under Your Control.

• Weaknesses:

  • Requires creatures to that to trigger its abilities, making it dependent on the game state.
  • Vulnerable to removal and targeted attacks from opponents.

Deck Utility:

• GRAVEYARD CONTROL DECKS: Fits well in decks that aim to control the opponent's graveyard by exiling creatures.

• Counter and Card Draw Decks: Useful in Decks that focus on using +1/ +1 counters and card draw as a strategy.

Interactions and Combos:

• Creature Exile: Combines Effectively With Cards That Can Exile Creatures, Denying Opponents The Ability to Return Them from the Graveyard.

• +1/+1 counter Synergy: Synergizes with cards that benefit from +1/ +1 counter, Allowing Shelob to Grow in Power.

Flavor and Lore:
"Shelob, dread weaver" captures the essence of the character shelob from the lord of the rings, a powerful and malevolent creature inhabiting the tunnels of cirith ungol.

Overall Impression:
Shelob, Dread Weaver is a flavorful and versatile legendary creature card Suitable for decks that focus on graveyard control, +1/ +1 counter, and card draw. Its ability to exile opponent's creatures and grow in power make it a valuable addition to themed decks inspired by the lord of the rings lore.