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 its owner's graveyard: Put two +1/+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 die 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 counters, 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 counters, and card draw. Its ability to exile opponent's creatures and grow in power makes it a valuable addition to themed decks inspired by the Lord of the Rings lore.