Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander)

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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Topiary Lecturer
8.1%inclusion19 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.2%inclusion49 decks677 decks
5%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Pensive Professor
4.5%inclusion14 decks310 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
3.0%inclusion20 decks677 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
56%inclusion2.04K decks3.65K decks
55%synergy
Master Biomancer
54%inclusion1.98K decks3.65K decks
51%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
48%inclusion1.77K decks3.65K decks
48%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
50%inclusion1.84K decks3.65K decks
46%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
46%inclusion1.68K decks3.65K decks
44%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion1.84K decks3.65K decks
43%synergy
Necroskitter
38%inclusion1.38K decks3.65K decks
37%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
36%inclusion1.31K decks3.65K decks
35%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
35%inclusion1.26K decks3.65K decks
34%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
34%inclusion1.25K decks3.65K decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
55%inclusion2.01K decks3.65K decks
14%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion1.87K decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion1.50K decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion1.48K decks3.65K decks
18%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
39%inclusion1.44K decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion1.40K decks3.65K decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion1.38K decks3.65K decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion1.31K decks3.65K decks
0%synergy
Evolution Sage
35%inclusion1.28K decks3.65K decks
27%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
34%inclusion1.23K decks3.65K decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion589 decks3.65K decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion562 decks3.65K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion401 decks3.65K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion355 decks3.65K decks
-5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion230 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.0%inclusion218 decks3.65K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
34%inclusion1.23K decks3.65K decks
27%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
33%inclusion1.21K decks3.65K decks
32%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
32%inclusion1.04K decks3.27K decks
31%synergy
Spark Double
31%inclusion1.15K decks3.65K decks
27%synergy
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion1.11K decks3.65K decks
29%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
28%inclusion932 decks3.29K decks
25%synergy
Incubation Druid
28%inclusion1.01K decks3.65K decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion1.01K decks3.65K decks
-2%synergy
Obelisk Spider
27%inclusion991 decks3.65K decks
27%synergy
Invisible Stalker
25%inclusion923 decks3.65K decks
22%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion908 decks3.65K decks
22%synergy
Biophagus
24%inclusion880 decks3.65K decks
23%synergy
Spawnwrithe
24%inclusion870 decks3.65K decks
23%synergy
Fathom Mage
24%inclusion868 decks3.65K decks
19%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
23%inclusion846 decks3.65K decks
21%synergy
Clever Impersonator
23%inclusion838 decks3.65K decks
21%synergy
Vashta Nerada
23%inclusion828 decks3.65K decks
22%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
22%inclusion794 decks3.65K decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion771 decks3.65K decks
17%synergy
Scute Swarm
20%inclusion736 decks3.65K decks
9%synergy
Cankerbloom
19%inclusion695 decks3.65K decks
14%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
19%inclusion692 decks3.65K decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion689 decks3.65K decks
18%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
19%inclusion676 decks3.65K decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion672 decks3.65K decks
16%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
18%inclusion654 decks3.65K decks
15%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
17%inclusion624 decks3.65K decks
17%synergy
Ouroboroid
17%inclusion326 decks1.93K decks
15%synergy
Altered Ego
17%inclusion612 decks3.65K decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion570 decks3.46K decks
12%synergy
Evil Twin
16%inclusion582 decks3.65K decks
15%synergy
Viridian Joiner
15%inclusion561 decks3.65K decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion548 decks3.58K decks
12%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
15%inclusion557 decks3.65K decks
15%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
15%inclusion374 decks2.47K decks
13%synergy
Devoted Druid
15%inclusion547 decks3.65K decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
15%inclusion147 decks982 decks
7%synergy
Biovisionary
15%inclusion541 decks3.65K decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion539 decks3.65K decks
-8%synergy
Evolution Witness
14%inclusion522 decks3.61K decks
9%synergy
Dread Tiller
14%inclusion143 decks1K decks
14%synergy
Viral Drake
14%inclusion509 decks3.65K decks
13%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
14%inclusion457 decks3.29K decks
12%synergy
Flux Channeler
14%inclusion502 decks3.65K decks
11%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion482 decks3.65K decks
12%synergy
Undercover Operative
13%inclusion458 decks3.65K decks
12%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
12%inclusion422 decks3.65K decks
10%synergy
Plague Stinger
11%inclusion399 decks3.65K decks
10%synergy
Stunt Double
11%inclusion396 decks3.65K decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Constable
11%inclusion391 decks3.65K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
31%inclusion1.10K decks3.60K decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion1.08K decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
23%inclusion847 decks3.65K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion736 decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Atomize
20%inclusion720 decks3.65K decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
19%inclusion694 decks3.65K decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion682 decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion674 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Experimental Augury
18%inclusion665 decks3.65K decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion651 decks3.65K decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
17%inclusion621 decks3.65K decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion604 decks3.65K decks
0%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion515 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion499 decks3.65K decks
9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion481 decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion444 decks3.65K decks
7%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
12%inclusion436 decks3.65K decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion426 decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
Sultai Charm
11%inclusion413 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion397 decks3.65K decks
-5%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion377 decks3.65K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
9.1%inclusion334 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.0%inclusion329 decks3.65K decks
-5%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.7%inclusion316 decks3.65K decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.6%inclusion314 decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
See Double
8.5%inclusion309 decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
Infectious Bite
8.3%inclusion304 decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.1%inclusion296 decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.1%inclusion295 decks3.65K decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.7%inclusion281 decks3.65K decks
-6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.4%inclusion271 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion263 decks3.61K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.2%inclusion259 decks3.61K decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion259 decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
7.0%inclusion257 decks3.65K decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.9%inclusion251 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.8%inclusion250 decks3.65K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion238 decks3.65K decks
2%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
6.4%inclusion235 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
6.0%inclusion220 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.0%inclusion219 decks3.65K decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion216 decks3.65K decks
0%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.7%inclusion207 decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
5.6%inclusion204 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
5.6%inclusion204 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Radstorm
5.1%inclusion186 decks3.65K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
32%inclusion1.18K decks3.65K decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion1.08K decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion848 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
20%inclusion745 decks3.65K decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion649 decks3.65K decks
15%synergy
Drown in Ichor
16%inclusion576 decks3.65K decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
15%inclusion552 decks3.65K decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
14%inclusion507 decks3.65K decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion447 decks3.65K decks
-11%synergy
Thirsting Roots
10%inclusion371 decks3.65K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion365 decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
10%inclusion359 decks3.65K decks
9%synergy
Villainous Wealth
9.3%inclusion339 decks3.65K decks
-8%synergy
Doppelgang
8.9%inclusion325 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.8%inclusion322 decks3.65K decks
7%synergy
Neoform
7.2%inclusion262 decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
6.9%inclusion251 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Quasiduplicate
6.7%inclusion245 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.7%inclusion243 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.4%inclusion235 decks3.65K decks
-8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.3%inclusion231 decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion224 decks3.65K decks
-2%synergy
Painful Truths
5.9%inclusion217 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
5.4%inclusion198 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.3%inclusion195 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.3%inclusion192 decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Aberrant Return
5.2%inclusion52 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion1.13K decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
26%inclusion943 decks3.65K decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
24%inclusion882 decks3.65K decks
18%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion806 decks3.65K decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion765 decks3.65K decks
-2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion434 decks3.65K decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
12%inclusion421 decks3.65K decks
11%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion376 decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
8.7%inclusion318 decks3.65K decks
2%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.5%inclusion312 decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.3%inclusion265 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.8%inclusion210 decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
30%inclusion1.11K decks3.65K decks
30%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
27%inclusion975 decks3.65K decks
26%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
26%inclusion888 decks3.47K decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
22%inclusion795 decks3.65K decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
19%inclusion705 decks3.65K decks
19%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
19%inclusion459 decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion608 decks3.65K decks
14%synergy
Hadana's Climb
16%inclusion589 decks3.65K decks
15%synergy
Fight Rigging
15%inclusion552 decks3.65K decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion499 decks3.65K decks
9%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
12%inclusion440 decks3.65K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion414 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
9.2%inclusion336 decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
8.6%inclusion314 decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.4%inclusion307 decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Guardian Project
7.7%inclusion283 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.6%inclusion279 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.5%inclusion273 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.4%inclusion271 decks3.65K decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.3%inclusion265 decks3.65K decks
-8%synergy
Master Chef
6.5%inclusion239 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
5.9%inclusion216 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.7%inclusion208 decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.6%inclusion204 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.5%inclusion202 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion193 decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.1%inclusion188 decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion502 decks3.65K decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
7.0%inclusion254 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.1%inclusion224 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
34%inclusion1.25K decks3.65K decks
28%synergy
Nesting Grounds
33%inclusion1.22K decks3.65K decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion1.11K decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion1.08K decks3.65K decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion905 decks3.65K decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion731 decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion627 decks3.65K decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
17%inclusion624 decks3.65K decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion563 decks3.65K decks
-6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion499 decks3.65K decks
12%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion396 decks3.65K decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion381 decks3.65K decks
-6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.4%inclusion344 decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.5%inclusion274 decks3.65K decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion272 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion253 decks3.65K decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.4%inclusion235 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.6%inclusion202 decks3.60K decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.3%inclusion194 decks3.65K decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.0%inclusion184 decks3.65K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion2.95K decks3.65K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion2.52K decks3.65K decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion607 decks3.65K decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion555 decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion474 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion464 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion463 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion442 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion387 decks3.65K decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion382 decks3.65K decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion340 decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.8%inclusion140 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion265 decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.0%inclusion256 decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.3%inclusion230 decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.0%inclusion220 decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.2%inclusion190 decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion3.53K decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion3.52K decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion3.49K decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.28K decks3.65K decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion2.07K decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
56%inclusion2.03K decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion1.70K decks3.65K decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
46%inclusion1.66K decks3.65K decks
-1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
45%inclusion1.65K decks3.65K decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion1.61K decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion1.60K decks3.65K decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion1.50K decks3.65K decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion1.48K decks3.65K decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion1.39K decks3.65K decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion1.36K decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion1.34K decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
35%inclusion1.27K decks3.65K decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion1.15K decks3.65K decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion1.13K decks3.65K decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
31%inclusion1.10K decks3.60K decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion1.02K decks3.65K decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion1.02K decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion1.02K decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion1.01K decks3.65K decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion994 decks3.65K decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion782 decks3.65K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion782 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion749 decks3.58K decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion725 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion713 decks3.65K decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
19%inclusion706 decks3.65K decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion699 decks3.65K decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion672 decks3.65K decks
16%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion642 decks3.65K decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion641 decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion624 decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion600 decks3.65K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion571 decks3.65K decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion474 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion473 decks3.65K decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion466 decks3.65K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion441 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion428 decks3.65K decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion399 decks3.65K decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion365 decks3.65K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion360 decks3.65K decks
-4%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion360 decks3.65K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
10%inclusion359 decks3.65K decks
-8%synergy
Underground Sea
9.4%inclusion345 decks3.65K decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Wood
8.0%inclusion293 decks3.65K decks
-2%synergy