ABU is shorthand for Limited Edition Alpha , Limited Edition Beta , and Unlimited : the first three print runs of the original Magic core set created back in 1993
In this case you are playing a card and discarding a card to draw 2 cards which is a net of 0
I wont pretend Im not a little tempted to check out the Final Fantasy cards and see how they work
But it is just so bad, you don't ever want to play this
It has one of the largest power/toughness spreads for an all-upside creature, and it's the only legendary Spider that actually bestows some benefit to your other arachnids
P/T Number 542 Language English Legal Formats Alchemy, Brawl, Commander, Competitive Brawl, Historic, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, Timeless, Vintage Rulings (6/6/2025) You can choose to discard no cards when Joshua's first ability resolves