Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Budget 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
Wild Unraveling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ooze Spill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Retro-Mutation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pizza Face, Gastromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
New Generation's Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master Biomancer
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Contagion Clasp
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Sultai Charm
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Grim Affliction
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Plague Stinger
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Thrummingbird
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Fertilid
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Evolution Sage
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Fathom Mage
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Obelisk Spider
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Invisible Stalker
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Cankerbloom
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Flux Channeler
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Slithering Cryptid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Putrid Pals
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Venus, Torn Between Worlds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blight Mamba
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Observer
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Spinebiter
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Ichor Rats
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Generous Patron
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Donatello, Turtle Techie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spawnwrithe
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Rot Wolf
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Guardian
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Core Prowler
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Altered Ego
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Glistener Elf
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Genghis Frog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Undercover Operative
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Clone
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Viridian Joiner
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Shark Shredder, Killer Clone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Biovisionary
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Jackal, Genius Geneticist
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Flensermite
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Pain 101
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Call
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Experimental Augury
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Reject Imperfection
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Insight
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Swift Demise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Steady Progress
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Infectious Bite
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Essence Capture
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Splendid Agony
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Virulent Wound
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-20%synergy
Return to Nature
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Deathsprout
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Blood Curdle
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Strike
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Murder
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Double Major
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Gift of the Viper
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Strength of Will
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Pistus Strike
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
See Double
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Fog
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Supplant Form
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Shot
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Simic Charm
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-30%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Evolution Charm
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Fertilid's Favor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Contentious Plan
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Drown in Ichor
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Villainous Wealth
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Expand the Sphere
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Thirsting Roots
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Courage in Crisis
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-31%synergy
Cowabunga!
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shredder's Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lessons from Life
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Quasiduplicate
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Urban Evolution
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Smell Fear
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Vat Emergence
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Gaze of Granite
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Identity
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Spread the Sickness
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Casualties of War
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Sakashima's Will
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Planewide Celebration
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Scale the Heights
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Find // Finality
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Impede Momentum
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Artful Dodge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Give // Take
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Vastwood Surge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Many Partings
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Turtle Van
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mimic Vat
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ecologist's Terrarium
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Primal Empathy
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Master Chef
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Does Machines
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ninja Teen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fight Rigging
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
The Clone Saga
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Noggle the Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Roaring Earth
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
New Horizons
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Season of Growth
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Cartouche of Ambition
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Oko, the Trickster
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Llanowar Reborn
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Nesting Grounds
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Northampton Farm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Lumbering Falls
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
The Monumental Facade
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Grasping Dunes
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
-27%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
-29%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Golgari Signet
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sultai Banner
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
-23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Opulent Palace
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Jungle Hollow
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Thornwood Falls
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Mystery
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Simic Guildgate
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Mutant Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Illegitimate Business
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-33%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Viridescent Bog
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Foul Orchard
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Treno, Dark City
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-39%synergy
Twilight Mire
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Wood
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Meditation Pools
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Hideout
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy