Geometer's Arthropod
| Name | Geometer's Arthropod |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — fractal crab |
| Description | Whenever you cast a spell with  in its mana cost, look at the top X cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. |
| Flavor | "Creatures that have survived blood-soaked millennia should not be underestimated." —Nev, dean of substance |
| Artist | Joe Slucher |
| Set | Secrets of Strixhaven Promos #191p |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Geometer's Arthropod
Geometer's Arthropod, Creature — fractal crab, designed by Michael MacRae first released in Apr, 2026 in the set Secrets of Strixhaven and was printed exactly in 3 different ways.
Geometer’s Arthropod would fit best in a Simic (G/U) “X‑spells” deck—typically a ramp strategy that generates large amounts of mana and repeatedly casts scalable spells like Hydroid Krasis, Finale of Devastation, Blue Sun’s Zenith, or even utility pieces like Walking Ballista—because it effectively turns every X spell into a card-selection engine that scales with your mana investment, helping you chain threats and maintain velocity; it would be especially appealing in Commander, where X spells and big-mana engines (Nyxbloom Ancient, Zendikar Resurgent, Mana Reflection) are common, and in formats that support scalable spells. However, compared to existing options, it’s likely too slow or narrow for competitive constructed play: cards like Rashmi, Eternities Crafter, Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy, or even simply Rhystic Study and Guardian Project generate more consistent value without requiring X costs, while Hydroid Krasis itself already draws cards and gains life immediately; the Arthropod’s
Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Geometer's Arthropod
What type of card is Geometer's Arthropod?
Geometer's Arthropod is a Creature — fractal crab card in Marvel Snap SNAP.
What does Geometer's Arthropod do?
Whenever you cast a spell with {X} in its mana cost, look at the top X cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
What set is Geometer's Arthropod from?
Geometer's Arthropod was first released in the set Secrets of Strixhaven, illustrated by Michael MacRae.
Is Geometer's Arthropod legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Geometer's Arthropod can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Geometer's Arthropod?
Cards similar to Geometer's Arthropod include Flamekin Herald. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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