Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Expensive 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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ouroboroid
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blighted Agent
92% of 25 decks +90% synergy
Ichor Rats
72% of 25 decks +71% synergy
Viral Drake
68% of 25 decks +67% synergy
Plague Stinger
68% of 25 decks +67% synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
64% of 25 decks +63% synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
64% of 25 decks +63% synergy
Infectious Bite
64% of 25 decks +63% synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
64% of 25 decks +63% synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
60% of 25 decks +59% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
64% of 25 decks +59% synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
60% of 25 decks +39% synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
60% of 25 decks +56% synergy
Infectious Inquiry
60% of 25 decks +59% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
60% of 25 decks +24% synergy
Evolution Sage
60% of 25 decks +52% synergy
Generous Patron
60% of 25 decks +59% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
58% of 12 decks +53% synergy
Bloated Contaminator
56% of 25 decks +54% synergy
Vraska's Fall
56% of 25 decks +55% synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
56% of 25 decks +52% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
64% of 25 decks +42% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56% of 25 decks +34% synergy
Demonic Tutor
48% of 25 decks +30% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36% of 25 decks +22% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Ancient Tomb
20% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Worldly Tutor
20% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Force of Will
12% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Field of the Dead
8% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Creatures
Contaminant Grafter
56% of 25 decks +55% synergy
Thrummingbird
56% of 25 decks +49% synergy
Plague Myr
48% of 25 decks +47% synergy
Necroskitter
48% of 25 decks +47% synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
48% of 25 decks +47% synergy
Cankerbloom
48% of 25 decks +41% synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
48% of 25 decks +47% synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
44% of 25 decks +40% synergy
Biophagus
44% of 25 decks +42% synergy
Hand of the Praetors
44% of 25 decks +44% synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
40% of 25 decks +40% synergy
Master Biomancer
40% of 25 decks +36% synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
40% of 25 decks +32% synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
39% of 23 decks +38% synergy
Tainted Observer
36% of 25 decks +35% synergy
Viridian Corrupter
36% of 25 decks +35% synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36% of 25 decks +34% synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
36% of 25 decks +33% synergy
Birds of Paradise
36% of 25 decks +5% synergy
Flux Channeler
32% of 25 decks +29% synergy
Spark Double
32% of 25 decks +27% synergy
Glistener Elf
32% of 25 decks +31% synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
32% of 25 decks +29% synergy
Blight Mamba
32% of 25 decks +31% synergy
Tyrranax Rex
24% of 25 decks +23% synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
24% of 25 decks +23% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
24% of 25 decks +17% synergy
Dreamtide Whale
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
20% of 25 decks +19% synergy
Warden of the Grove
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
20% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Corpse Cur
20% of 25 decks +20% synergy
Scute Swarm
20% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Persistent Constrictor
20% of 10 decks +19% synergy
Champion of Lambholt
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
20% of 25 decks +19% synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
18% of 22 decks +10% synergy
Core Prowler
16% of 25 decks +16% synergy
Flensermite
16% of 25 decks +16% synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
16% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Vashta Nerada
16% of 25 decks +15% synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
16% of 25 decks +15% synergy
Delighted Halfling
16% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
12% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
12% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Incubation Druid
12% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Necrogen Rotpriest
12% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
48% of 25 decks +36% synergy
Counterspell
48% of 25 decks +13% synergy
Experimental Augury
40% of 25 decks +37% synergy
Tainted Strike
36% of 25 decks +35% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Beast Within
32% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Swan Song
32% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Deadly Rollick
28% of 25 decks +15% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Radstorm
24% of 25 decks +17% synergy
Heritage Reclamation
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Arcane Denial
16% of 25 decks +1% synergy
Force of Negation
16% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Sink into Stupor
13% of 15 decks +7% synergy
Whisper of the Dross
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Grim Affliction
12% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Dark Ritual
12% of 25 decks -1% synergy
Slip Out the Back
12% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Corrupted Resolve
12% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Putrefy
12% of 25 decks -12% synergy
Inspiring Call
12% of 25 decks +1% synergy
Steady Progress
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Mutational Advantage
9% of 22 decks -1% synergy
Atomize
9% of 22 decks -2% synergy
Pongify
8% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Abrupt Decay
8% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Reject Imperfection
8% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Negate
8% of 25 decks -9% synergy
Stubborn Denial
8% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Tyvar's Stand
8% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Tear Asunder
8% of 25 decks -2% synergy
Virulent Wound
8% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Silkguard
8% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Pact of Negation
8% of 25 decks +2% synergy
Serum Snare
8% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Strix Serenade
7% of 15 decks +4% synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
52% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Unnatural Restoration
48% of 25 decks +44% synergy
Nature's Lore
48% of 25 decks +20% synergy
Three Visits
44% of 25 decks +20% synergy
Cultivate
40% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
36% of 25 decks +34% synergy
Reanimate
24% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Contentious Plan
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
20% of 25 decks +19% synergy
Thirsting Roots
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Drown in Ichor
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Season of Gathering
17% of 12 decks +16% synergy
Kodama's Reach
16% of 25 decks -10% synergy
Rampant Growth
16% of 25 decks -21% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16% of 25 decks +13% synergy
Toxic Deluge
16% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Damnation
16% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Finale of Devastation
12% of 25 decks +5% synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
8% of 25 decks +5% synergy
Geth's Summons
8% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
52% of 25 decks +46% synergy
Contagion Engine
44% of 25 decks +42% synergy
Contagion Clasp
36% of 25 decks +32% synergy
Lightning Greaves
36% of 25 decks +13% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
28% of 25 decks +27% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16% of 25 decks +13% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12% of 25 decks +9% synergy
The Ozolith
8% of 25 decks +1% synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8% of 25 decks +5% synergy
Fireshrieker
8% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
50% of 12 decks +45% synergy
Inexorable Tide
44% of 25 decks +35% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
36% of 25 decks +33% synergy
Nest of Scarabs
28% of 25 decks +28% synergy
Sylvan Library
24% of 25 decks +16% synergy
Phyresis
24% of 25 decks +23% synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
24% of 25 decks +24% synergy
Corrupted Conscience
24% of 25 decks +24% synergy
Fight Rigging
20% of 25 decks +19% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Blowfly Infestation
20% of 25 decks +20% synergy
Hadana's Climb
20% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Mystic Remora
16% of 25 decks -1% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Crumbling Ashes
12% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Master Chef
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Exploration
8% of 25 decks -4% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8% of 25 decks +5% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
8% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Glistening Oil
8% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Black Market Connections
8% of 25 decks +5% synergy
Defense of the Heart
8% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
52% of 25 decks +49% synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
72% of 25 decks +50% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64% of 25 decks +48% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
60% of 25 decks +41% synergy
Karn's Bastion
60% of 25 decks +53% synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
52% of 25 decks +51% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48% of 25 decks +30% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36% of 25 decks +24% synergy
Rogue's Passage
36% of 25 decks +18% synergy
Reliquary Tower
24% of 25 decks -5% synergy
Nesting Grounds
24% of 25 decks +17% synergy
Mistrise Village
20% of 5 decks +10% synergy
Bojuka Bog
16% of 25 decks -9% synergy
Llanowar Reborn
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Temple of the False God
12% of 25 decks +1% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Command Beacon
8% of 25 decks -2% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Glistening Sphere
64% of 25 decks +63% synergy
Arcane Signet
60% of 25 decks -12% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
36% of 25 decks +21% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
36% of 25 decks +19% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
28% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Staff of Compleation
24% of 25 decks +23% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Mana Crypt
16% of 25 decks +13% synergy
Fellwar Stone
16% of 25 decks +1% synergy
Astral Cornucopia
12% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Thought Vessel
12% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Replicating Ring
8% of 25 decks +5% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Bounty Board
5% of 20 decks +5% synergy
Lands
Swamp
100% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Forest
100% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Command Tower
96% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Breeding Pool
92% of 25 decks +47% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
92% of 25 decks +47% synergy
Island
92% of 25 decks +2% synergy
Zagoth Triome
92% of 25 decks +53% synergy
Misty Rainforest
84% of 25 decks +50% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
84% of 25 decks +49% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
84% of 25 decks +51% synergy
Watery Grave
84% of 25 decks +40% synergy
Polluted Delta
76% of 25 decks +42% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
68% of 25 decks +37% synergy
Exotic Orchard
64% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Morphic Pool
64% of 25 decks +38% synergy
Bayou
52% of 25 decks +38% synergy
Underground Sea
48% of 25 decks +35% synergy
Tropical Island
48% of 25 decks +34% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
40% of 25 decks +24% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
28% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28% of 25 decks +2% synergy
Undercity Sewers
26% of 23 decks +10% synergy
Underground Mortuary
26% of 23 decks +8% synergy
Hedge Maze
26% of 23 decks +7% synergy
Windswept Heath
24% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Wooded Foothills
24% of 25 decks +14% synergy
Flooded Grove
24% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Deathcap Glade
24% of 25 decks +9% synergy
Opulent Palace
24% of 25 decks -28% synergy
Underground River
20% of 25 decks +3% synergy
Willowrush Verge
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Wastewood Verge
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
City of Brass
20% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Reflecting Pool
16% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Scalding Tarn
16% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Sunken Hollow
16% of 25 decks -21% synergy
Mana Confluence
16% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Marsh Flats
16% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Twilight Mire
16% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Flooded Strand
16% of 25 decks +5% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Sink into Stupor
13% of 15 decks +7% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12% of 25 decks -7% synergy
Fabled Passage
12% of 25 decks -3% synergy
Waterlogged Grove
12% of 25 decks +6% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12% of 25 decks -21% synergy
Darkbore Pathway
12% of 25 decks +7% synergy
Nurturing Peatland
12% of 25 decks +8% synergy