Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Core

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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
Bender's Waterskin
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mutable Explorer
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Sense
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Jackal, Genius Geneticist
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master Biomancer
60%inclusion353 decks588 decks
56%synergy
Generous Patron
54%inclusion319 decks588 decks
53%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
55%inclusion324 decks588 decks
50%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
47%inclusion279 decks588 decks
47%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
51%inclusion299 decks588 decks
43%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
42%inclusion249 decks588 decks
40%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
41%inclusion241 decks588 decks
39%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
40%inclusion234 decks588 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
39%inclusion230 decks588 decks
35%synergy
Evolution Sage
40%inclusion233 decks588 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
61%inclusion357 decks588 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion263 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion259 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion241 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion230 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Thrummingbird
35%inclusion204 decks588 decks
28%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
34%inclusion202 decks588 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion196 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion192 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion189 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion178 decks588 decks
28%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion175 decks588 decks
25%synergy
Fathom Mage
30%inclusion175 decks588 decks
25%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
29%inclusion169 decks584 decks
28%synergy
Necroskitter
29%inclusion170 decks588 decks
28%synergy
Incubation Druid
28%inclusion164 decks588 decks
24%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
27%inclusion161 decks588 decks
25%synergy
Invisible Stalker
27%inclusion160 decks588 decks
23%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
27%inclusion107 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Obelisk Spider
26%inclusion150 decks588 decks
25%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
25%inclusion139 decks547 decks
25%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
25%inclusion101 decks400 decks
22%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
24%inclusion144 decks588 decks
24%synergy
Vashta Nerada
23%inclusion137 decks588 decks
22%synergy
Clever Impersonator
23%inclusion136 decks588 decks
21%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
22%inclusion128 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
22%inclusion128 decks588 decks
18%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
21%inclusion126 decks588 decks
21%synergy
Cankerbloom
21%inclusion126 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion120 decks588 decks
18%synergy
Spawnwrithe
20%inclusion117 decks588 decks
19%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
20%inclusion116 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion111 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
19%inclusion87 decks463 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion105 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Evil Twin
18%inclusion104 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Biophagus
18%inclusion103 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Devoted Druid
18%inclusion103 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Undercover Operative
17%inclusion102 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
17%inclusion101 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Scute Swarm
17%inclusion100 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Evolution Witness
17%inclusion79 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Flux Channeler
16%inclusion97 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion97 decks588 decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion94 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Viridian Joiner
16%inclusion94 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Viral Drake
15%inclusion91 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
15%inclusion90 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Biovisionary
15%inclusion88 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
15%inclusion59 decks399 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Guardian
15%inclusion86 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Plague Stinger
14%inclusion83 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
14%inclusion80 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
14%inclusion80 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion78 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
13%inclusion75 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion54 decks433 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Constable
12%inclusion73 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Ouroboroid
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
31%inclusion146 decks472 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion179 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Putrefy
28%inclusion163 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
23%inclusion136 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Call
23%inclusion134 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion121 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Grim Affliction
20%inclusion120 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion115 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Atomize
19%inclusion99 decks523 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion107 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Sultai Charm
17%inclusion101 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion99 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
15%inclusion91 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion77 decks523 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion83 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion74 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion79 decks588 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion71 decks588 decks
-8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion69 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Vraska's Fall
12%inclusion68 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Infectious Bite
12%inclusion68 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion66 decks588 decks
10%synergy
See Double
11%inclusion65 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion63 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion60 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion57 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.5%inclusion50 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
8.5%inclusion50 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
8.3%inclusion49 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
8.2%inclusion48 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Deathsprout
6.8%inclusion40 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Steady Progress
6.5%inclusion38 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion37 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.1%inclusion36 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion36 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.8%inclusion34 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
5.4%inclusion32 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
5.4%inclusion32 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.3%inclusion31 decks582 decks
1%synergy
Radstorm
5.3%inclusion31 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Unnatural Restoration
23%inclusion135 decks588 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion133 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Drown in Ichor
19%inclusion111 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion107 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Villainous Wealth
16%inclusion97 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Contentious Plan
16%inclusion92 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion83 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion79 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion76 decks588 decks
-6%synergy
Thirsting Roots
12%inclusion71 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion58 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.7%inclusion51 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.5%inclusion50 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Quasiduplicate
8.5%inclusion50 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion49 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Persist
8.0%inclusion47 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
7.7%inclusion45 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Expand the Sphere
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.1%inclusion42 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
7.1%inclusion42 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.0%inclusion41 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Smell Fear
6.5%inclusion38 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Identity
6.3%inclusion37 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
6.0%inclusion35 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Casualties of War
5.8%inclusion34 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
5.4%inclusion32 decks588 decks
-16%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
5.3%inclusion31 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.0%inclusion22 decks439 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
29%inclusion173 decks588 decks
26%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion129 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion105 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion83 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion74 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Box
11%inclusion63 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
10%inclusion60 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.0%inclusion47 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Mimic Vat
7.7%inclusion45 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
7.0%inclusion41 decks588 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
6.8%inclusion40 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.5%inclusion38 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.1%inclusion36 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.3%inclusion31 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
29%inclusion169 decks588 decks
28%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
25%inclusion146 decks588 decks
24%synergy
Hadana's Climb
23%inclusion135 decks588 decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
20%inclusion116 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Fight Rigging
18%inclusion108 decks588 decks
18%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
18%inclusion108 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion80 decks439 decks
14%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion100 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
15%inclusion91 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Primal Empathy
15%inclusion86 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
13%inclusion78 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion68 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Master Chef
10%inclusion61 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
8.7%inclusion51 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
8.0%inclusion47 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
8.0%inclusion47 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.3%inclusion43 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.1%inclusion42 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
7.1%inclusion42 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.0%inclusion41 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Phyresis
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.3%inclusion32 decks507 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.1%inclusion30 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
13%inclusion75 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
12%inclusion70 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
6.1%inclusion32 decks523 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
38%inclusion226 decks588 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion197 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Grounds
30%inclusion176 decks588 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion170 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
24%inclusion139 decks588 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion127 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
19%inclusion111 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
16%inclusion92 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion73 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion68 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.4%inclusion55 decks588 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion42 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.3%inclusion37 decks588 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.3%inclusion31 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion460 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion416 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion128 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Signet
18%inclusion104 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion97 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion91 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion88 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion85 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion79 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
12%inclusion68 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion60 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
10%inclusion58 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion57 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.8%inclusion52 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.4%inclusion32 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion30 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion575 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion573 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion572 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion529 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Opulent Palace
63%inclusion371 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion359 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion266 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion254 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
41%inclusion240 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion222 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
36%inclusion211 decks588 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion210 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Zagoth Triome
35%inclusion203 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
31%inclusion185 decks588 decks
-14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
31%inclusion146 decks472 decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion178 decks588 decks
-15%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion174 decks588 decks
-15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion171 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
28%inclusion164 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion157 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion156 decks588 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion154 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion152 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion148 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion110 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malady
22%inclusion128 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion126 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion124 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion120 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion119 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion119 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion118 decks588 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion116 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion106 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion105 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion104 decks588 decks
-17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion103 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion95 decks588 decks
-18%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion95 decks588 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion91 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
12%inclusion71 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion67 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion65 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Wood
10%inclusion61 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
10%inclusion60 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
10%inclusion59 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion57 decks588 decks
-6%synergy
Jungle Hollow
9.4%inclusion55 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.3%inclusion51 decks547 decks
-10%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.0%inclusion53 decks588 decks
4%synergy