Cactarantula
| Name | Cactarantula |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — plant spider |
| Description | This spell costs  less to cast if you control a Desert.
Reach
Whenever Cactarantula becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, you may draw a card. |
| Artist | Filip Burburan |
| Set | Outlaws of Thunder Junction #158 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
About Cactarantula
Cactarantula, Creature — plant spider, designed by Filip Burburan first released in March 2024 in the set Outlaws of Thunder Junction. It see play in 2 formats: Pauper and Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 0.16.
A deck that focuses on controlling the battlefield and leveraging the Desert subtype would benefit from including Cactarantula, as it provides a cost reduction and card advantage when targeted by opponents. While Cactarantula offers unique utility, other cards like Carnage Tyrant or Voracious Hydra may be considered better options depending on the deck's strategy and meta. However, Cactarantula could see play in a deck looking to capitalize on its abilities and synergies.
Rules
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Cactarantula still costs only {1} less to cast if you control multiple Deserts.
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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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If a spell or ability targets Cactarantula more than once, its last ability still triggers only once.
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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.
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Price history
| Date | Minimum price | Median price | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-21 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 1 |
| 2024-09-23 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 2 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2024-10-07 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2024-10-14 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 1 |
| 2024-10-21 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 1 |
| 2024-10-28 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2024-11-06 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2024-11-11 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2024-11-18 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2024-11-25 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 1 |
| 2024-12-02 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2024-12-09 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 1 |
| 2024-12-19 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2024-12-23 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2024-12-30 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-01-01 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 1 |
| 2025-01-06 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 1 |
| 2025-01-13 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 2 |
| 2025-01-20 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-01-27 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-02-03 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-02-10 | 0.06 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-04-27 | 0.11 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-04-28 | 0.10 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-05-06 | 0.12 BZD | 0.45 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-05-12 | 0.13 BZD | 0.45 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-05-19 | 0.14 BZD | 0.46 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-05-28 | 0.16 BZD | 0.48 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-06-03 | 0.17 BZD | 0.48 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-06-10 | 0.17 BZD | 0.48 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-06-17 | 0.17 BZD | 0.46 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-06-23 | 0.15 BZD | 0.45 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-07-01 | 0.14 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-07-08 | 0.09 BZD | 0.42 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-07-15 | 0.10 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-07-22 | 0.11 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-07-29 | 0.11 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-08-05 | 0.13 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-08-12 | 0.11 BZD | 0.42 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-08-18 | 0.14 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-08-25 | 0.14 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-09-02 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 1 |
| 2025-09-15 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-09-29 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-10-06 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 1 |
| 2025-10-13 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-10-20 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-10-27 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-11-03 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 2 |
| 2025-11-10 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-11-18 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-11-24 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-12-03 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-12-08 | 0.12 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-12-15 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-12-22 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2025-12-29 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-01-01 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-01-05 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-01-13 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-01-20 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-01-26 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-02-02 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-02-09 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 1 |
| 2026-02-16 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-02-23 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 1 |
| 2026-03-02 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-03-10 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-03-16 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-04-02 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-04-07 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-04-14 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-04-30 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-05-05 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-05-14 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-05-20 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-05-25 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-06-01 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-06-08 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-06-15 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-06-23 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-06-29 | 0.12 BZD | 0.44 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-07-06 | 0.08 BZD | 0.43 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-07-13 | 0.12 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-07-20 | 0.12 BZD | 0.41 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | 0.11 BZD | 0.40 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-08-03 | 0.10 BZD | 0.40 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-08-10 | 0.10 BZD | 0.40 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-08-17 | 0.10 BZD | 0.40 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-08-24 | 0.10 BZD | 0.40 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-09-01 | 0.10 BZD | 0.40 BZD | 2 |
| 2026-09-07 | 0.15 BZD | 0.19 BZD | 0 |
| 2026-09-14 | 0.19 BZD | 0.31 BZD | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cactarantula
What type of card is Cactarantula?
Cactarantula is a Creature — plant spider card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Cactarantula?
This spell costs {1} less to cast if you control a Desert. Reach Whenever Cactarantula becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, you may draw a card.
What is the price of Cactarantula?
Cactarantula currently starts at 0.16. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What is the original set of Cactarantula?
Cactarantula was first released in the set Outlaws of Thunder Junction, illustrated by Filip Burburan.
What is the legality of Cactarantula?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Cactarantula can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What are the competitive formats of Cactarantula?
Cactarantula sees competitive metagame play in 2 format(s): Pauper, Commander.