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The Swarmweaver

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The Swarmweaver

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Commander
- 1The SwarmweaverThe Swarmweaver
Creatures (28)
- 1Aatchik, Emerald RadianAatchik, Emerald Radian
- 1Amzu, Swarm's HungerAmzu, Swarm's Hunger
- 1Ant QueenAnt Queen
- 1Arasta of the Endless WebArasta of the Endless Web
- 1Blech, Loafing PestBlech, Loafing Pest
- 1Blex, Vexing PestBlex, Vexing Pest
- 1Broodhatch NantukoBroodhatch Nantuko
- 1BroodspinnerBroodspinner
- 1Canoptek Scarab SwarmCanoptek Scarab Swarm
- 1Caustic CaterpillarCaustic Caterpillar
- 1Demolisher SpawnDemolisher Spawn
- 1Eternal WitnessEternal Witness
- 1Fumulus, the InfestationFumulus, the Infestation
- 1Fynn, the FangbearerFynn, the Fangbearer
- 1Grist, Voracious LarvaGrist, Voracious Larva
- 1Hornet NestHornet Nest
- 1Icetill ExplorerIcetill Explorer
- 1Ishkanah, GrafwidowIshkanah, Grafwidow
- 1Izoni, Thousand-EyedIzoni, Thousand-Eyed
- 1Nyx WeaverNyx Weaver
- 1Old RutsteinOld Rutstein
- 1Scute SwarmScute Swarm
- 1Shelob, Child of UngoliantShelob, Child of Ungoliant
- 1Spinner of SoulsSpinner of Souls
- 1Springheart NantukoSpringheart Nantuko
- 1The Serpent SocietyThe Serpent Society
- 1Twitching DollTwitching Doll
- 1Zask, Skittering SwarmlordZask, Skittering Swarmlord
Instants (8)
- 1ArachnogenesisArachnogenesis
- 1Assassin's TrophyAssassin's Trophy
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Fell the ProfaneFell the Profane
- 1Grapple with the PastGrapple with the Past
- 1Grisly SalvageGrisly Salvage
- 1PutrefyPutrefy
- 1Tear AsunderTear Asunder
Sorceries (10)
- 1Ancestral CommunionAncestral Communion
- 1DamnationDamnation
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1Squirming EmergenceSquirming Emergence
- 1Swarmyard MassacreSwarmyard Massacre
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1VictimizeVictimize
Artifacts (8)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Broodheart EngineBroodheart Engine
- 1Cauldron of EssenceCauldron of Essence
- 1Crucible of WorldsCrucible of Worlds
- 1Hedge ShredderHedge Shredder
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ResilienceTalisman of Resilience
Enchantments (7)
- 1Beastmaster AscensionBeastmaster Ascension
- 1Crawling InfestationCrawling Infestation
- 1Crawling SensationCrawling Sensation
- 1Deadbridge ChantDeadbridge Chant
- 1Parallel LivesParallel Lives
- 1Ripples of UndeathRipples of Undeath
- 1The Hunger Tide RisesThe Hunger Tide Rises
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Grist, the Hunger TideGrist, the Hunger Tide
- 1Lolth, Spider QueenLolth, Spider Queen
Lands (36)
- 1BayouBayou
- 1Blooming MarshBlooming Marsh
- 1Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Cabal CoffersCabal Coffers
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dakmor SalvageDakmor Salvage
- 1Darkmoss BridgeDarkmoss Bridge
- 6ForestForest
- 1Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1Golgari Rot FarmGolgari Rot Farm
- 1Llanowar WastesLlanowar Wastes
- 1Necroblossom SnarlNecroblossom Snarl
- 1Nurturing PeatlandNurturing Peatland
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 5SwampSwamp
- 1SwarmyardSwarmyard
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Tree of TalesTree of Tales
- 1Underground MortuaryUnderground Mortuary
- 1Undergrowth StadiumUndergrowth Stadium
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Vault of WhispersVault of Whispers
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Woodland CemeteryWoodland Cemetery
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth

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Aatchik, Emerald Radian

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger

Ant Queen

Arasta of the Endless Web

Blech, Loafing Pest

Blex, Vexing Pest

Broodhatch Nantuko

Broodspinner

Canoptek Scarab Swarm

Caustic Caterpillar

Demolisher Spawn

Eternal Witness

Fumulus, the Infestation

Fynn, the Fangbearer

Grist, Voracious Larva

Hornet Nest

Icetill Explorer

Ishkanah, Grafwidow

Izoni, Thousand-Eyed

Nyx Weaver

Old Rutstein

Scute Swarm

Shelob, Child of Ungoliant

Spinner of Souls

Springheart Nantuko

The Serpent Society

Twitching Doll

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord

Instants (8)

Arachnogenesis

Assassin's Trophy

Beast Within

Fell the Profane

Grapple with the Past

Grisly Salvage

Putrefy

Tear Asunder

Sorceries (10)

Ancestral Communion

Damnation

Demonic Tutor

Nature's Lore

Reanimate

Squirming Emergence

Swarmyard Massacre

Three Visits

Toxic Deluge

Victimize

Artifacts (8)

Arcane Signet

Broodheart Engine

Cauldron of Essence

Crucible of Worlds

Hedge Shredder

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Talisman of Resilience

Enchantments (7)

Beastmaster Ascension

Crawling Infestation

Crawling Sensation

Deadbridge Chant

Parallel Lives

Ripples of Undeath

The Hunger Tide Rises

Planeswalkers (2)

Grist, the Hunger Tide

Lolth, Spider Queen

Lands (25)

Bayou

Blooming Marsh

Bojuka Bog

Boseiju, Who Endures

Cabal Coffers

Command Tower

Dakmor Salvage

Darkmoss Bridge

Gaea's Cradle

Golgari Rot Farm

Llanowar Wastes

Necroblossom Snarl

Nurturing Peatland

Overgrown Tomb

Prismatic Vista

Swarmyard

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

Tree of Tales

Underground Mortuary

Undergrowth Stadium

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

Vault of Whispers

Verdant Catacombs

Woodland Cemetery

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

Basics (2)

Forest

6 Forest

Swamp

5 Swamp