Arachne, Psionic Weaver
Web-slinging {W} (You may cast this spell for {W} if you also return a tapped creature you control to its owner's hand.) As Arachne enters, look at an opponent's hand, then choose a card type other than creature. Spells of the chosen type cost {1} more to cast.
How Arachne decks play in EDH
Arachne, Psionic Weaver is a mono-white commander costing 2W, and its legendary creature - spider human hero line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Arachne, Psionic Weaver decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $102Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Card draw (4)
Removal (3)
Creatures (5)
Synergy & payoffs (5)
Lands (1)
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What colours can I use in a Arachne, Psionic Weaver deck?
Arachne, Psionic Weaver has a mono-white colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Arachne, Psionic Weaver?
The cards played most often in Arachne, Psionic Weaver decks include Gleaming Splendor, The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart, The Eagles Are Coming!. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Arachne, Psionic Weaver deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $102 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Arachne, Psionic Weaver deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.