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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
Twilight Diviner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Nightmare Sower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Dread Tiller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Master Biomancer
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Generous Patron
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Invisible Stalker
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Karn's Bastion
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Fathom Mage
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Vashta Nerada
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Putrefy
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Biophagus
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Necroskitter
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Evolution Sage
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Blighted Agent
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Spawnwrithe
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Thrummingbird
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Obelisk Spider
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Evolution Witness
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Elusive Otter
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Scute Swarm
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Cankerbloom
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Willbreaker
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Viridian Joiner
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Constable
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Soul Diviner
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Guardian
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Warden of the Grove
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sludge Monster
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Gyre Sage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Yathan Tombguard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Call
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Gaea's Gift
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Atomize
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Stubborn Denial
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Sultai Charm
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Grim Affliction
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Tear Asunder
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Not of This World
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Infectious Bite
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Wild Unraveling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Refute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Savage Summoning
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wicked Slumber
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Ichor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Gaze of Granite
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Season of Gathering
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Thirsting Roots
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Season of Weaving
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Culling Ritual
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Vat Emergence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Find // Finality
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Courage in Crisis
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Majesty
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Painful Truths
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Contagion Clasp
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Contagion Engine
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mirror Box
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Hadana's Climb
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Fight Rigging
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Primal Empathy
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Wild Growth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Master Chef
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Hardened Scales
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Greed
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Path of Discovery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Ruins
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Grasping Dunes
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Spawning Pool
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Victory Chimes
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Zagoth Triome
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Morphic Pool
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Twilight Mire
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy