Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Infect

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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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Blighted Agent
79%inclusion191 decks241 decks
77%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
71%inclusion170 decks241 decks
69%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
66%inclusion160 decks241 decks
65%synergy
Thrummingbird
68%inclusion165 decks241 decks
61%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
65%inclusion156 decks241 decks
61%synergy
Plague Stinger
61%inclusion146 decks241 decks
60%synergy
Evolution Sage
67%inclusion162 decks241 decks
59%synergy
Infectious Bite
59%inclusion143 decks241 decks
58%synergy
Vraska's Fall
58%inclusion140 decks241 decks
57%synergy
Ichor Rats
57%inclusion138 decks241 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Viral Drake
55%inclusion132 decks241 decks
54%synergy
Experimental Augury
54%inclusion131 decks241 decks
52%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
54%inclusion130 decks241 decks
50%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
54%inclusion130 decks241 decks
51%synergy
Cankerbloom
53%inclusion128 decks241 decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion123 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Contagion Clasp
51%inclusion122 decks241 decks
47%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
50%inclusion121 decks241 decks
49%synergy
Master Biomancer
50%inclusion120 decks241 decks
46%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
50%inclusion120 decks241 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion47 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
49%inclusion118 decks241 decks
45%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
47%inclusion114 decks241 decks
46%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
46%inclusion112 decks241 decks
46%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
46%inclusion111 decks241 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Observer
44%inclusion107 decks241 decks
43%synergy
Generous Patron
42%inclusion102 decks241 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
42%inclusion101 decks241 decks
41%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
40%inclusion97 decks241 decks
39%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
39%inclusion94 decks241 decks
38%synergy
Plague Myr
37%inclusion89 decks241 decks
36%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
37%inclusion89 decks241 decks
36%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
37%inclusion89 decks241 decks
29%synergy
Flux Channeler
37%inclusion88 decks241 decks
34%synergy
Blight Mamba
33%inclusion79 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
32%inclusion78 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
32%inclusion77 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Necroskitter
31%inclusion75 decks241 decks
31%synergy
Glistener Elf
31%inclusion75 decks241 decks
31%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
30%inclusion73 decks241 decks
30%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
28%inclusion58 decks207 decks
27%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
23%inclusion56 decks241 decks
22%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
22%inclusion54 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
22%inclusion53 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
22%inclusion53 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
22%inclusion52 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Invisible Stalker
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Fathom Mage
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Spinebiter
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Core Prowler
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
-13%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Biophagus
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Vashta Nerada
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Flensermite
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Necrogen Rotpriest
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Obelisk Spider
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Ouroboroid
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion93 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
38%inclusion91 decks241 decks
37%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion79 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
29%inclusion70 decks241 decks
29%synergy
Grim Affliction
29%inclusion69 decks241 decks
28%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
28%inclusion67 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Atomize
25%inclusion49 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Putrefy
24%inclusion57 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
22%inclusion53 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Steady Progress
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Radstorm
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Serum Snare
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Bring the Ending
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Inspiring Call
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Virulent Wound
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Invigorate
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
44%inclusion106 decks241 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion103 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Thirsting Roots
42%inclusion101 decks241 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion99 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Contentious Plan
39%inclusion95 decks241 decks
38%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion92 decks241 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion71 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion70 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Expand the Sphere
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Vat Emergence
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Smell Fear
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
-14%synergy
Planewide Celebration
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Assault
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Courage in Crisis
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Artful Dodge
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Engine
34%inclusion82 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion80 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion51 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
The Great Henge
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
45%inclusion108 decks241 decks
36%synergy
Phyresis
34%inclusion83 decks241 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
28%inclusion68 decks241 decks
28%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
25%inclusion61 decks241 decks
25%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19%inclusion46 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Oil
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Necrogen Communion
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Fight Rigging
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Master Chef
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
43%inclusion103 decks241 decks
39%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion150 decks241 decks
55%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion109 decks241 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Grounds
26%inclusion63 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion60 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion202 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion172 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Sphere
45%inclusion108 decks241 decks
44%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
28%inclusion67 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Staff of Compleation
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion240 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion239 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion237 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion216 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Opulent Palace
59%inclusion142 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion138 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion109 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
42%inclusion101 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion98 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion96 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion96 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Zagoth Triome
40%inclusion96 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion93 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion90 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion82 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion80 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion79 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
32%inclusion77 decks241 decks
-12%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion73 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
28%inclusion68 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion64 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion62 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion54 decks241 decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion54 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion54 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion52 decks241 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion51 decks241 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion46 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Wood
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
-9%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
3%synergy
The Seedcore
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Mire
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
3%synergy