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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
Sinister Gnarlbark
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Loch Mare
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dread Tiller
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master Biomancer
58%inclusion330 decks567 decks
55%synergy
Generous Patron
54%inclusion304 decks567 decks
53%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
54%inclusion305 decks567 decks
49%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
45%inclusion253 decks567 decks
44%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion285 decks567 decks
43%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion234 decks567 decks
39%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
38%inclusion217 decks567 decks
38%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
39%inclusion219 decks567 decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
39%inclusion222 decks567 decks
35%synergy
Karn's Bastion
37%inclusion210 decks567 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
60%inclusion343 decks567 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion258 decks567 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion242 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion224 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion219 decks567 decks
11%synergy
Evolution Sage
38%inclusion213 decks567 decks
29%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
34%inclusion193 decks567 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion191 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion188 decks567 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion186 decks567 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion169 decks567 decks
28%synergy
Spark Double
29%inclusion165 decks567 decks
25%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
29%inclusion162 decks567 decks
28%synergy
Fathom Mage
29%inclusion162 decks567 decks
24%synergy
Necroskitter
28%inclusion158 decks567 decks
27%synergy
Invisible Stalker
27%inclusion154 decks567 decks
23%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion154 decks567 decks
24%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
27%inclusion153 decks567 decks
25%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
25%inclusion105 decks424 decks
24%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
25%inclusion140 decks567 decks
24%synergy
Obelisk Spider
25%inclusion139 decks567 decks
24%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
24%inclusion104 decks428 decks
21%synergy
Vashta Nerada
24%inclusion134 decks567 decks
23%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
23%inclusion132 decks567 decks
23%synergy
Clever Impersonator
22%inclusion123 decks567 decks
20%synergy
Cankerbloom
22%inclusion123 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
21%inclusion119 decks567 decks
18%synergy
Spawnwrithe
21%inclusion118 decks567 decks
20%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
21%inclusion118 decks567 decks
21%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
21%inclusion117 decks567 decks
19%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion109 decks567 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion109 decks567 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion90 decks491 decks
15%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
18%inclusion103 decks567 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion101 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Scute Swarm
18%inclusion101 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Biophagus
17%inclusion97 decks567 decks
15%synergy
Evil Twin
17%inclusion97 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
17%inclusion96 decks567 decks
13%synergy
Devoted Druid
17%inclusion96 decks567 decks
14%synergy
Flux Channeler
17%inclusion96 decks567 decks
14%synergy
Undercover Operative
17%inclusion94 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Viridian Joiner
16%inclusion93 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion93 decks567 decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion88 decks567 decks
11%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion77 decks500 decks
10%synergy
Plague Stinger
15%inclusion85 decks567 decks
14%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
15%inclusion85 decks567 decks
14%synergy
Viral Drake
14%inclusion82 decks567 decks
14%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion82 decks567 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Guardian
14%inclusion79 decks567 decks
13%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
14%inclusion59 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
14%inclusion77 decks567 decks
12%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
13%inclusion76 decks567 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Constable
13%inclusion75 decks567 decks
13%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion58 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
13%inclusion71 decks567 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Observer
12%inclusion69 decks567 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion68 decks567 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
31%inclusion177 decks567 decks
-4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion172 decks567 decks
-6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion151 decks500 decks
22%synergy
Putrefy
26%inclusion147 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Call
23%inclusion131 decks567 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
23%inclusion130 decks567 decks
20%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion121 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
19%inclusion109 decks567 decks
17%synergy
Grim Affliction
19%inclusion109 decks567 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion105 decks567 decks
-3%synergy
Atomize
18%inclusion100 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion100 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Sultai Charm
16%inclusion93 decks567 decks
10%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
16%inclusion90 decks567 decks
15%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
15%inclusion87 decks567 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion83 decks567 decks
0%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion76 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion76 decks567 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion72 decks567 decks
-8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion72 decks567 decks
9%synergy
Infectious Bite
12%inclusion66 decks567 decks
11%synergy
Vraska's Fall
12%inclusion66 decks567 decks
11%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion60 decks567 decks
0%synergy
See Double
11%inclusion60 decks567 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion60 decks567 decks
10%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion55 decks567 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.8%inclusion50 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.6%inclusion49 decks567 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion47 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
7.6%inclusion43 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.4%inclusion42 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
7.4%inclusion42 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
7.4%inclusion42 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.1%inclusion40 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Deathsprout
6.5%inclusion37 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Steady Progress
6.3%inclusion36 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion36 decks567 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion34 decks567 decks
2%synergy
Radstorm
6.0%inclusion34 decks567 decks
-1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.0%inclusion34 decks567 decks
2%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
6.0%inclusion34 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.8%inclusion33 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
5.8%inclusion33 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion32 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
5.6%inclusion32 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
5.3%inclusion30 decks567 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
5.3%inclusion30 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.2%inclusion26 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.2%inclusion26 decks500 decks
-2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
5.1%inclusion29 decks567 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
23%inclusion128 decks567 decks
-2%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion124 decks567 decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
19%inclusion110 decks567 decks
17%synergy
Drown in Ichor
19%inclusion108 decks567 decks
17%synergy
Contentious Plan
16%inclusion88 decks567 decks
14%synergy
Villainous Wealth
15%inclusion86 decks567 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion80 decks567 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion78 decks567 decks
-5%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion74 decks567 decks
12%synergy
Thirsting Roots
12%inclusion67 decks567 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion55 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.8%inclusion50 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.8%inclusion50 decks567 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion49 decks567 decks
0%synergy
Neoform
8.3%inclusion47 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Persist
7.9%inclusion45 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Expand the Sphere
7.6%inclusion43 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.6%inclusion43 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.6%inclusion43 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.4%inclusion42 decks567 decks
-7%synergy
Clone Legion
6.9%inclusion39 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Smell Fear
6.5%inclusion37 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
6.5%inclusion37 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion36 decks567 decks
-16%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.8%inclusion33 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.6%inclusion32 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
5.3%inclusion30 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Casualties of War
5.3%inclusion30 decks567 decks
-4%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.3%inclusion30 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
28%inclusion160 decks567 decks
25%synergy
Contagion Engine
20%inclusion115 decks567 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion96 decks567 decks
-6%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion79 decks567 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion67 decks567 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion56 decks567 decks
9%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
10%inclusion54 decks567 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.9%inclusion45 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Mimic Vat
6.9%inclusion39 decks567 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
6.3%inclusion36 decks567 decks
0%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.3%inclusion36 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.2%inclusion35 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
5.8%inclusion33 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
27%inclusion155 decks567 decks
27%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
23%inclusion133 decks567 decks
23%synergy
Hadana's Climb
22%inclusion125 decks567 decks
21%synergy
Fight Rigging
19%inclusion107 decks567 decks
18%synergy
Inexorable Tide
19%inclusion106 decks567 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion83 decks467 decks
13%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion99 decks567 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
16%inclusion91 decks567 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
15%inclusion83 decks567 decks
14%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
14%inclusion80 decks567 decks
14%synergy
Primal Empathy
14%inclusion77 decks567 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion71 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
10%inclusion57 decks567 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
8.6%inclusion49 decks567 decks
-3%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion47 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.9%inclusion45 decks567 decks
0%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.8%inclusion44 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.2%inclusion41 decks567 decks
-4%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
6.5%inclusion37 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
6.5%inclusion37 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.5%inclusion37 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.0%inclusion34 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.8%inclusion33 decks567 decks
-1%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.8%inclusion31 decks534 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion69 decks567 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion64 decks567 decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion191 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Nesting Grounds
31%inclusion177 decks567 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion167 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
24%inclusion135 decks567 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion119 decks567 decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion99 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
15%inclusion83 decks567 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion69 decks567 decks
-7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion69 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.6%inclusion49 decks567 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion40 decks567 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.9%inclusion39 decks567 decks
-15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.8%inclusion33 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.5%inclusion31 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Grasping Dunes
5.3%inclusion30 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion438 decks567 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion394 decks567 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion116 decks567 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Signet
17%inclusion95 decks567 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion90 decks567 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion86 decks567 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion83 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion80 decks567 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion77 decks567 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
12%inclusion67 decks567 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
9.2%inclusion52 decks567 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.2%inclusion52 decks567 decks
2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.6%inclusion49 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion47 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.9%inclusion45 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.6%inclusion32 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion29 decks567 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion556 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion553 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion551 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion510 decks567 decks
0%synergy
Opulent Palace
62%inclusion349 decks567 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion343 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion253 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion242 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion228 decks567 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion225 decks567 decks
-7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
37%inclusion212 decks567 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion197 decks567 decks
8%synergy
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion187 decks567 decks
-6%synergy
Breeding Pool
31%inclusion178 decks567 decks
-15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion174 decks567 decks
-15%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion151 decks500 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion167 decks567 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion165 decks567 decks
-16%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
28%inclusion161 decks567 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion156 decks567 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion149 decks567 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion148 decks567 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion146 decks567 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion139 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion118 decks490 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion123 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion120 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion119 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion117 decks567 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion117 decks567 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion116 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion116 decks567 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion109 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion106 decks567 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion105 decks567 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion102 decks567 decks
-17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion101 decks567 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion94 decks567 decks
-19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion93 decks567 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion82 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
13%inclusion76 decks567 decks
-1%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion72 decks567 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion65 decks567 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Wood
11%inclusion64 decks567 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion57 decks567 decks
-5%synergy
Choked Estuary
10%inclusion55 decks567 decks
4%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
10%inclusion54 decks567 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Hollow
9.3%inclusion53 decks567 decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.3%inclusion53 decks567 decks
-10%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.2%inclusion52 decks567 decks
5%synergy