They exist in their own fictional universes and are simply being represented through Magic cards
If this is familiar to you from Magic, youre probably a Green player, as thats exactly what Sapphire maps most closely to, perhaps more than any other colour
The late 2000s and early 2010s were a time of significant evolution in Magic s overall balance: creatures became much more powerful and central to the game, and more cards were designed with alternate modes and costs to allow more consistent decks across all archetypes
They fit perfectly in all tournament-grade sleeves
Okay, I might have accidentally called myself out, but hey stax is always a legitimate strategy in Magic: The Gathering
Spider-Rex, Daring Dino brings sheer stats with a 6/6 body, trample, reach, and ward, so its a resilient beater that also fits the spider theme in an offbeat way