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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
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
83%synergy
Master Biomancer
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Generous Patron
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Karn's Bastion
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Invisible Stalker
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Incubation Druid
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Fathom Mage
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Vashta Nerada
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Spawnwrithe
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Biophagus
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Necroskitter
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Thrummingbird
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Evolution Sage
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Blighted Agent
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Obelisk Spider
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Elusive Otter
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Spark Double
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Scute Swarm
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sludge Monster
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Willbreaker
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Viridian Joiner
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Cankerbloom
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Yathan Tombguard
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Fertilid
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Altered Ego
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Soul Diviner
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Compy Swarm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
The Mimeoplasm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Spinebiter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Constable
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Putrefy
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Call
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Gift
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Experimental Augury
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Tear Asunder
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sultai Charm
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Atomize
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Grim Affliction
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Undying Malice
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Double Major
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Essence Capture
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Not of This World
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Simic Charm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Wicked Slumber
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Infectious Bite
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Plating
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Gathering
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Drown in Ichor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Season of Weaving
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Gaze of Granite
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Villainous Wealth
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Will of the Temur
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vat Emergence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thirsting Roots
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Regrowth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Spread the Sickness
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Courage in Crisis
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Majesty
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Smell Fear
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Ravenform
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Stall Out
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Contagion Clasp
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Box
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Engine
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Hollowmurk Siege
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Hadana's Climb
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Fight Rigging
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Primal Empathy
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Hardened Scales
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Cloak of Mists
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Greed
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Cartouche of Ambition
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Discovery
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Master Chef
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Oko, the Trickster
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Ruins
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Spawning Pool
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Victory Chimes
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Opulent Palace
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Deathcap Glade
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Wastewood Verge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Twilight Mire
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Isle
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Vernal Fen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Wood
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Viridescent Bog
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy