Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander)

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Josh Nelson
Sep 8, 2025
The Top 10 Non-Marvel Spiders in Magic: The Gathering
Spiders are some of the most true-to-reality creatures in Magic: The Gathering. Let's look at the top 10 best Spiders in the game!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Impostor Syndrome
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
3.3%inclusion14 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.4%inclusion13 decks551 decks
2%synergy
Jackal, Genius Geneticist
1.9%inclusion8 decks417 decks
2%synergy
Superior Spider-Man
1.7%inclusion7 decks417 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
53%inclusion1.76K decks3.29K decks
52%synergy
Master Biomancer
54%inclusion1.79K decks3.29K decks
51%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
46%inclusion1.51K decks3.29K decks
45%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
50%inclusion1.63K decks3.29K decks
45%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
43%inclusion1.43K decks3.29K decks
41%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
49%inclusion1.62K decks3.29K decks
41%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
35%inclusion1.16K decks3.29K decks
34%synergy
Necroskitter
35%inclusion1.15K decks3.29K decks
34%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
35%inclusion1.13K decks3.27K decks
34%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
34%inclusion1.10K decks3.29K decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
57%inclusion1.86K decks3.29K decks
14%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion1.67K decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion1.39K decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion1.33K decks3.29K decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion1.29K decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
36%inclusion1.19K decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion1.18K decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Evolution Sage
36%inclusion1.17K decks3.29K decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion1.15K decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
34%inclusion1.12K decks3.29K decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion579 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion519 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion382 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.1%inclusion299 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.0%inclusion230 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.7%inclusion220 decks3.29K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion1.10K decks3.29K decks
26%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion1.08K decks3.29K decks
26%synergy
Spark Double
32%inclusion1.05K decks3.29K decks
27%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
32%inclusion967 decks3.05K decks
31%synergy
Blighted Agent
31%inclusion1.02K decks3.29K decks
29%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
30%inclusion682 decks2.26K decks
30%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion880 decks3.29K decks
23%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26%inclusion595 decks2.28K decks
22%synergy
Obelisk Spider
26%inclusion856 decks3.29K decks
26%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion829 decks3.29K decks
22%synergy
Invisible Stalker
25%inclusion828 decks3.29K decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion817 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Fathom Mage
24%inclusion804 decks3.29K decks
20%synergy
Clever Impersonator
24%inclusion782 decks3.29K decks
22%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
23%inclusion759 decks3.29K decks
22%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
23%inclusion757 decks3.29K decks
21%synergy
Biophagus
22%inclusion736 decks3.29K decks
21%synergy
Spawnwrithe
22%inclusion730 decks3.29K decks
22%synergy
Vashta Nerada
21%inclusion686 decks3.29K decks
20%synergy
Cankerbloom
20%inclusion662 decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
20%inclusion660 decks3.29K decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion659 decks3.29K decks
15%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
20%inclusion659 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion642 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
19%inclusion629 decks3.29K decks
15%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
19%inclusion624 decks3.29K decks
19%synergy
Scute Swarm
19%inclusion621 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion621 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion589 decks3.29K decks
16%synergy
Evil Twin
17%inclusion564 decks3.29K decks
16%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
16%inclusion220 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Biovisionary
16%inclusion535 decks3.29K decks
16%synergy
Viridian Joiner
16%inclusion522 decks3.29K decks
16%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
16%inclusion413 decks2.61K decks
12%synergy
Devoted Druid
16%inclusion519 decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Viral Drake
16%inclusion513 decks3.29K decks
15%synergy
Ouroboroid
15%inclusion113 decks735 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion376 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion402 decks2.64K decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion498 decks3.29K decks
-9%synergy
Flux Channeler
15%inclusion495 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Undercover Operative
15%inclusion482 decks3.29K decks
14%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
14%inclusion476 decks3.29K decks
14%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion452 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
13%inclusion307 decks2.27K decks
12%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
13%inclusion418 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Loyal Guardian
13%inclusion417 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion401 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
12%inclusion390 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
11%inclusion373 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion748 decks2.63K decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion911 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
24%inclusion804 decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion665 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
20%inclusion663 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion648 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Atomize
19%inclusion570 decks2.92K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion602 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion593 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
18%inclusion591 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion551 decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion523 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion431 decks2.92K decks
5%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion476 decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
13%inclusion434 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion394 decks3.04K decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion425 decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion386 decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion352 decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion344 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion342 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Infectious Bite
10%inclusion326 decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion314 decks3.27K decks
6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
9.4%inclusion311 decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.3%inclusion307 decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.9%inclusion292 decks3.29K decks
-3%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.4%inclusion277 decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
8.4%inclusion276 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.2%inclusion270 decks3.29K decks
-5%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
7.9%inclusion261 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.8%inclusion257 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion244 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion236 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
7.0%inclusion231 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion226 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion181 decks2.64K decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.8%inclusion224 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.7%inclusion221 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion177 decks2.64K decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.7%inclusion220 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.4%inclusion212 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion209 decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.2%inclusion203 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
6.1%inclusion201 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.0%inclusion199 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Radstorm
5.8%inclusion192 decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.7%inclusion188 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Steady Progress
5.5%inclusion181 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.4%inclusion177 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
27%inclusion899 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion716 decks3.29K decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion708 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion608 decks3.29K decks
16%synergy
Drown in Ichor
17%inclusion564 decks3.29K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion539 decks3.29K decks
14%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion487 decks3.29K decks
13%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
12%inclusion403 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Thirsting Roots
12%inclusion402 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Villainous Wealth
11%inclusion359 decks3.29K decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion342 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion335 decks3.29K decks
-12%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion305 decks3.04K decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.8%inclusion290 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.0%inclusion262 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.9%inclusion259 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Neoform
7.7%inclusion252 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion221 decks3.29K decks
-2%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.6%inclusion217 decks3.29K decks
-8%synergy
Persist
6.6%inclusion216 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.5%inclusion215 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Clone Legion
6.3%inclusion209 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion207 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.9%inclusion194 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
5.8%inclusion192 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.6%inclusion185 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.3%inclusion174 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
5.0%inclusion166 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion999 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
27%inclusion875 decks3.29K decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion755 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion713 decks3.29K decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion676 decks3.29K decks
-2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion434 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Mirror Box
13%inclusion412 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion354 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
10%inclusion313 decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
8.9%inclusion293 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.9%inclusion260 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.7%inclusion186 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.4%inclusion178 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
5.3%inclusion176 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Mimic Vat
5.3%inclusion173 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
30%inclusion991 decks3.29K decks
30%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
25%inclusion812 decks3.29K decks
24%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
24%inclusion593 decks2.48K decks
19%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion685 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
19%inclusion630 decks3.29K decks
19%synergy
Hadana's Climb
18%inclusion594 decks3.29K decks
16%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18%inclusion580 decks3.29K decks
15%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion227 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
16%inclusion511 decks3.29K decks
10%synergy
Fight Rigging
15%inclusion500 decks3.29K decks
15%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
12%inclusion405 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion369 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Primal Empathy
11%inclusion354 decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.7%inclusion285 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.2%inclusion269 decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
8.0%inclusion264 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
7.9%inclusion260 decks3.29K decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion244 decks3.29K decks
-9%synergy
Master Chef
7.4%inclusion242 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
7.2%inclusion238 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.1%inclusion235 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Phyresis
6.1%inclusion201 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.1%inclusion200 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.0%inclusion196 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.7%inclusion186 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.6%inclusion185 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.5%inclusion155 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion177 decks3.29K decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion474 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.4%inclusion244 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
7.3%inclusion214 decks2.92K decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion1.15K decks3.29K decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion1.01K decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Nesting Grounds
30%inclusion993 decks3.29K decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion970 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion833 decks3.29K decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion637 decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
18%inclusion592 decks3.29K decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion573 decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
15%inclusion506 decks3.29K decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion478 decks3.29K decks
-7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
12%inclusion390 decks3.29K decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion328 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion316 decks3.29K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion231 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.9%inclusion227 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion221 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion220 decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion189 decks3.29K decks
-6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.5%inclusion144 decks2.63K decks
-7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.4%inclusion178 decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion2.71K decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion2.31K decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion624 decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion487 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Golgari Signet
15%inclusion486 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion473 decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion438 decks3.29K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion408 decks3.29K decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion399 decks3.29K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion361 decks3.29K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion348 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.6%inclusion283 decks3.29K decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion258 decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.2%inclusion238 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.6%inclusion218 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.7%inclusion189 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion3.17K decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion3.16K decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion3.14K decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion2.94K decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
Opulent Palace
57%inclusion1.88K decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion1.84K decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Zagoth Triome
44%inclusion1.46K decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion1.43K decks3.29K decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion1.42K decks3.29K decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion1.38K decks3.29K decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion1.35K decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion1.33K decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion1.23K decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion1.23K decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion1.22K decks3.29K decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
37%inclusion1.21K decks3.29K decks
-7%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
34%inclusion1.12K decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion965 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion951 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion748 decks2.63K decks
20%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion916 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion915 decks3.29K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion860 decks3.29K decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion849 decks3.29K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion844 decks3.29K decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion799 decks3.29K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion755 decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22%inclusion566 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion685 decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion665 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion640 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion621 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion589 decks3.29K decks
16%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion583 decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion583 decks3.29K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion557 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion533 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion512 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion449 decks3.29K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion427 decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion427 decks3.29K decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion394 decks3.29K decks
-3%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion361 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion327 decks3.05K decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion342 decks3.29K decks
1%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion323 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion322 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
9.4%inclusion308 decks3.29K decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Wood
8.8%inclusion289 decks3.29K decks
-2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
8.7%inclusion265 decks3.05K decks
-9%synergy