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NameLair of the Spider Edit card
TypeAssassin defense reaction - trap
DescriptionWhen this defends an attack with go again, mark the attacking hero.
SetSilver Age Chapter 2 #SAR026
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About Lair of the Spider

Lair of the Spider, Assassin defense reaction - trap, designed by None first released in Feb, 2026 in the set Silver Age Chapter 2.

Lair of the Spider fits best in Assassin decks that actively leverage **Marked** synergy, particularly Arakni builds (like Arakni, Web of Deceit or Arakni, Marionette) that want to enable contract hits, stealth disruption, or on-hit effects that require the opponent to be marked. It’s most valuable in a more defensive, trap-heavy Assassin list that aims to punish go again turns from aggressive decks (such as Ninja or Runeblade), but its usefulness is matchup-dependent and can be inconsistent if the opponent doesn’t rely on go again. In most competitive builds, however, stronger and more flexible defense reactions like **Sink Below**, **Fate Foreseen**, or Assassin-specific traps like **Leave No Witnesses** (for hand disruption) or **Infecting Shot** (for proactive marking) tend to provide more consistent value. Overall, Lair of the Spider is niche and generally not a staple; it can see play in a dedicated trap/control Assassin meta call, but it’s usually outclassed by more broadly impa

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