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
Koh, the Face Stealer
6.1%inclusion18 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
4.5%inclusion14 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.8%inclusion32 decks842 decks
3%synergy
Ba Sing Se
2.3%inclusion7 decks310 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
2.2%inclusion8 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
53%inclusion1.81K decks3.40K decks
52%synergy
Master Biomancer
54%inclusion1.83K decks3.40K decks
50%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
46%inclusion1.56K decks3.40K decks
45%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
49%inclusion1.67K decks3.40K decks
44%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
43%inclusion1.48K decks3.40K decks
42%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
49%inclusion1.66K decks3.40K decks
41%synergy
Necroskitter
35%inclusion1.19K decks3.40K decks
34%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
35%inclusion1.19K decks3.40K decks
34%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
35%inclusion1.18K decks3.40K decks
34%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
33%inclusion1.12K decks3.40K decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
56%inclusion1.90K decks3.40K decks
14%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion1.71K decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion1.42K decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion1.36K decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion1.31K decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
37%inclusion1.24K decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion1.22K decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion1.20K decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Evolution Sage
35%inclusion1.18K decks3.40K decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion1.14K decks3.40K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion593 decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion537 decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion390 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.3%inclusion317 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion236 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.6%inclusion225 decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion1.13K decks3.40K decks
26%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion1.12K decks3.40K decks
26%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
32%inclusion1.04K decks3.28K decks
31%synergy
Spark Double
32%inclusion1.07K decks3.40K decks
27%synergy
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion1.03K decks3.40K decks
28%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
30%inclusion752 decks2.50K decks
30%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion916 decks3.40K decks
23%synergy
Obelisk Spider
26%inclusion885 decks3.40K decks
26%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26%inclusion656 decks2.52K decks
22%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion850 decks3.40K decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion845 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Invisible Stalker
25%inclusion837 decks3.40K decks
21%synergy
Fathom Mage
24%inclusion819 decks3.40K decks
19%synergy
Clever Impersonator
23%inclusion798 decks3.40K decks
21%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
23%inclusion776 decks3.40K decks
21%synergy
Spawnwrithe
23%inclusion775 decks3.40K decks
22%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
23%inclusion771 decks3.40K decks
21%synergy
Biophagus
23%inclusion767 decks3.40K decks
21%synergy
Vashta Nerada
21%inclusion723 decks3.40K decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion705 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Cankerbloom
20%inclusion672 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
20%inclusion664 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Scute Swarm
19%inclusion660 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
19%inclusion653 decks3.40K decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion649 decks3.40K decks
18%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion637 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
19%inclusion636 decks3.40K decks
18%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
18%inclusion627 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion606 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Evil Twin
17%inclusion572 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
16%inclusion262 decks1.61K decks
14%synergy
Viridian Joiner
16%inclusion544 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Biovisionary
16%inclusion537 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
16%inclusion441 decks2.84K decks
12%synergy
Devoted Druid
15%inclusion525 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion415 decks2.70K decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion506 decks3.40K decks
-9%synergy
Viral Drake
15%inclusion502 decks3.40K decks
14%synergy
Flux Channeler
15%inclusion502 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion421 decks2.87K decks
9%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
15%inclusion495 decks3.40K decks
14%synergy
Ouroboroid
14%inclusion147 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Undercover Operative
14%inclusion487 decks3.40K decks
14%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion461 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
13%inclusion336 decks2.51K decks
12%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
12%inclusion422 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Loyal Guardian
12%inclusion417 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion407 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
11%inclusion387 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
11%inclusion376 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion820 decks2.87K decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion944 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
24%inclusion813 decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion678 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
20%inclusion674 decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion670 decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Atomize
20%inclusion622 decks3.16K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion626 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion619 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
18%inclusion604 decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion567 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion555 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion459 decks3.16K decks
5%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion464 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion428 decks3.27K decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion444 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
13%inclusion431 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion397 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion366 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion354 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion346 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion341 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Infectious Bite
9.5%inclusion322 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.1%inclusion310 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.9%inclusion301 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion300 decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.5%inclusion289 decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.4%inclusion285 decks3.40K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
8.1%inclusion274 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
7.6%inclusion260 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.5%inclusion254 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.4%inclusion250 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion242 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Pongify
7.0%inclusion238 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.9%inclusion236 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion197 decks2.87K decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion233 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.8%inclusion232 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
6.8%inclusion231 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion191 decks2.87K decks
0%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.4%inclusion216 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion215 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.1%inclusion207 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Radstorm
6.0%inclusion204 decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
5.9%inclusion202 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.8%inclusion196 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.6%inclusion189 decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.6%inclusion189 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Steady Progress
5.4%inclusion184 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
28%inclusion936 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion766 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion731 decks3.40K decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion622 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Drown in Ichor
17%inclusion570 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion557 decks3.40K decks
14%synergy
Contentious Plan
14%inclusion493 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Thirsting Roots
12%inclusion406 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
12%inclusion392 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion369 decks3.40K decks
-11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion358 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Villainous Wealth
11%inclusion358 decks3.40K decks
-8%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion319 decks3.28K decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.8%inclusion298 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
7.8%inclusion265 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Neoform
7.7%inclusion261 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.6%inclusion257 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion227 decks3.40K decks
-2%synergy
Persist
6.6%inclusion224 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.6%inclusion223 decks3.40K decks
-8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.3%inclusion213 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
6.2%inclusion211 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
6.0%inclusion205 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.7%inclusion193 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
5.6%inclusion192 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.6%inclusion191 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.1%inclusion174 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion1.01K decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
26%inclusion888 decks3.40K decks
22%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion792 decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion734 decks3.40K decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion700 decks3.40K decks
-2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion444 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Mirror Box
12%inclusion423 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion365 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
9.3%inclusion316 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
8.8%inclusion298 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.8%inclusion265 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.7%inclusion195 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
5.4%inclusion183 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.2%inclusion176 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
30%inclusion1.02K decks3.40K decks
30%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
25%inclusion846 decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
24%inclusion653 decks2.72K decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
20%inclusion695 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
19%inclusion662 decks3.40K decks
19%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion591 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion585 decks3.40K decks
14%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
16%inclusion264 decks1.61K decks
11%synergy
Fight Rigging
15%inclusion516 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion509 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
12%inclusion406 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion399 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion353 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.3%inclusion283 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.3%inclusion282 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
8.0%inclusion271 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
7.9%inclusion269 decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion254 decks3.40K decks
-9%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
7.3%inclusion248 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
7.1%inclusion242 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.1%inclusion240 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.1%inclusion209 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
5.9%inclusion200 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.7%inclusion194 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.6%inclusion192 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.5%inclusion187 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.4%inclusion164 decks3.03K decks
3%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.4%inclusion39 decks728 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.1%inclusion173 decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion474 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
7.3%inclusion230 decks3.16K decks
7%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.1%inclusion242 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
34%inclusion1.17K decks3.40K decks
27%synergy
Nesting Grounds
31%inclusion1.05K decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.02K decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion1K decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion860 decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion663 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
18%inclusion598 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion590 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
15%inclusion509 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion503 decks3.40K decks
-7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
12%inclusion397 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion332 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion331 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion242 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.0%inclusion238 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion229 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.6%inclusion224 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion199 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.4%inclusion156 decks2.87K decks
-8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.3%inclusion180 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion2.78K decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion2.37K decks3.40K decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion631 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion496 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion493 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion487 decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion445 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion420 decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion396 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion373 decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion346 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.1%inclusion275 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion258 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.1%inclusion241 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.4%inclusion216 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.6%inclusion192 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion3.27K decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion3.27K decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion3.24K decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.04K decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
Opulent Palace
57%inclusion1.94K decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion1.91K decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Zagoth Triome
44%inclusion1.51K decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion1.50K decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion1.48K decks3.40K decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion1.44K decks3.40K decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion1.40K decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion1.38K decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
38%inclusion1.30K decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion1.28K decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion1.27K decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion1.27K decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
34%inclusion1.16K decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion1.01K decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion989 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion981 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion820 decks2.87K decks
21%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion949 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion899 decks3.40K decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion888 decks3.40K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion886 decks3.40K decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion793 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion769 decks3.40K decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion607 decks2.84K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion693 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion692 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion666 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion624 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion616 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion606 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion595 decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion575 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion569 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion543 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion456 decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion453 decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion435 decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion415 decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion389 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion355 decks3.28K decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion358 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion331 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion330 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
9.2%inclusion313 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
8.8%inclusion290 decks3.28K decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Wood
8.7%inclusion295 decks3.40K decks
-2%synergy