Cactarantula
OTJOutlaws of Thunder Junction/#158/2024Common
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.11
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.11TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 8.3%30d▲ 37.5%90d▲ 175.0%
90d high
$0.12
90d low
$0.04
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.11
Outlaws of Thunder Junction
- Up 37.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 8% below its 90 day high of $0.12.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 55% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Plant Spider
This spell costs less to cast if you control a Desert.
Reach
Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, you may draw a card.
6 / 5
Keywords
Reach
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (4)
wotc12 Apr 2024
Once you announce that you’re casting Cactarantula, no player may take actions until the spell has been paid for. Notably, opponents can’t try to change whether you control a Desert.
wotc12 Apr 2024
If a spell or ability targets Cactarantula more than once, its last ability still triggers only once.
wotc12 Apr 2024
Cactarantula still costs only {1} less to cast if you control multiple Deserts.
wotc12 Apr 2024
Cactarantula’s last ability resolves before the spell or ability that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
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About this card
Cactarantula
Cactarantula is a Creature — Plant Spider, with mana cost {4}{G}{G} (mana value 6).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.11 (up 37.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Cactarantula FAQ
How much is Cactarantula worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Cactarantula is $0.11. It is up 37.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.04 to $0.12.
What is the cheapest printing of Cactarantula?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Outlaws of Thunder Junction at $0.11 on TCGplayer.
What set was Cactarantula first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from OTJ #158, released 2024-04-19.
Is there a foil version of Cactarantula?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.17 versus $0.11 for nonfoil, which is 55% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Cactarantula legal in Commander?
Yes, Cactarantula is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Cactarantula legal in Modern?
Yes, Cactarantula is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Cactarantula legal in Standard?
Yes, Cactarantula is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Cactarantula do?
Cactarantula is a Creature — Plant Spider with mana cost {4}{G}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "This spell costs {1} less to cast if you control a Desert. Reach Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, you may draw a card.".