Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - -1/-1 Counters

Background image for The Top 10 Non-Marvel Spiders in Magic: The Gathering
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
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Jackal, Genius Geneticist
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
77%inclusion333 decks432 decks
76%synergy
Generous Patron
71%inclusion305 decks432 decks
70%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
69%inclusion299 decks432 decks
67%synergy
Necroskitter
67%inclusion289 decks432 decks
66%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
65%inclusion282 decks432 decks
65%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
62%inclusion267 decks432 decks
61%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
62%inclusion237 decks384 decks
61%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
62%inclusion264 decks429 decks
61%synergy
Obelisk Spider
58%inclusion251 decks432 decks
58%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
53%inclusion120 decks227 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
58%inclusion249 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Sage
56%inclusion242 decks432 decks
48%synergy
Master Biomancer
56%inclusion240 decks432 decks
52%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion235 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
54%inclusion232 decks432 decks
49%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
53%inclusion231 decks432 decks
49%synergy
Contagion Clasp
51%inclusion222 decks432 decks
48%synergy
Thrummingbird
51%inclusion219 decks432 decks
44%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
50%inclusion218 decks432 decks
50%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion217 decks432 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion107 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion84 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion68 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion59 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion43 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion30 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.9%inclusion30 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.6%inclusion24 decks432 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Toxrill, the Corrosive
44%inclusion188 decks432 decks
40%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
40%inclusion173 decks432 decks
38%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
39%inclusion169 decks432 decks
38%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
39%inclusion168 decks432 decks
38%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
38%inclusion166 decks432 decks
34%synergy
Blighted Agent
38%inclusion163 decks432 decks
36%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
36%inclusion156 decks432 decks
33%synergy
Cankerbloom
35%inclusion151 decks432 decks
28%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
34%inclusion149 decks432 decks
34%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
34%inclusion149 decks432 decks
27%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion142 decks432 decks
29%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion130 decks432 decks
25%synergy
Flux Channeler
29%inclusion125 decks432 decks
26%synergy
Fathom Mage
28%inclusion122 decks432 decks
24%synergy
Carnifex Demon
27%inclusion117 decks432 decks
27%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
26%inclusion79 decks299 decks
23%synergy
Biophagus
26%inclusion114 decks432 decks
25%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26%inclusion61 decks234 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion111 decks432 decks
-5%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
25%inclusion110 decks432 decks
23%synergy
Viral Drake
25%inclusion109 decks432 decks
25%synergy
Invisible Stalker
24%inclusion105 decks432 decks
20%synergy
Vashta Nerada
24%inclusion102 decks432 decks
23%synergy
Devoted Druid
24%inclusion102 decks432 decks
21%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
23%inclusion83 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Ouroboroid
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
22%inclusion58 decks269 decks
17%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
21%inclusion91 decks432 decks
20%synergy
Warden of the Grove
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
19%inclusion81 decks432 decks
17%synergy
Evolution Witness
18%inclusion56 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Soul Snuffers
17%inclusion74 decks432 decks
17%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Clever Impersonator
17%inclusion73 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
16%inclusion71 decks432 decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
16%inclusion68 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Sludge Monster
15%inclusion63 decks432 decks
14%synergy
Spawnwrithe
14%inclusion62 decks432 decks
14%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
14%inclusion61 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Guardian
14%inclusion60 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
14%inclusion60 decks432 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
13%inclusion58 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Banshee
13%inclusion58 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
13%inclusion57 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion56 decks432 decks
-11%synergy
Tainted Observer
13%inclusion54 decks432 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion53 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Soul Diviner
12%inclusion52 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
49%inclusion210 decks432 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion193 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Grim Affliction
42%inclusion181 decks432 decks
41%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
41%inclusion178 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Atomize
37%inclusion132 decks359 decks
26%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion99 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion141 decks432 decks
30%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion127 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
25%inclusion90 decks359 decks
15%synergy
Putrefy
24%inclusion102 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion94 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion77 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion72 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
16%inclusion67 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
15%inclusion66 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion66 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
15%inclusion64 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion55 decks380 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion62 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion56 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion55 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion54 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Radstorm
13%inclusion54 decks432 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion53 decks432 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Strike
12%inclusion53 decks432 decks
11%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
12%inclusion50 decks432 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion49 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion46 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Steady Progress
10%inclusion45 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Infectious Bite
10%inclusion44 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Charm
10%inclusion43 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
9.5%inclusion41 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
9.5%inclusion41 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Tear Asunder
9.3%inclusion40 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.6%inclusion37 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Double Major
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.2%inclusion31 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion30 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.7%inclusion29 decks432 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.3%inclusion27 decks432 decks
-6%synergy
Splendid Agony
6.3%inclusion27 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.0%inclusion26 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion25 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.8%inclusion25 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
5.8%inclusion25 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion24 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion24 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion176 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion172 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
38%inclusion165 decks432 decks
34%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion151 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Drown in Ichor
31%inclusion136 decks432 decks
29%synergy
Contentious Plan
26%inclusion112 decks432 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion110 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion105 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Thirsting Roots
18%inclusion77 decks432 decks
16%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
14%inclusion61 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion56 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Incremental Blight
13%inclusion54 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion50 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion44 decks432 decks
-12%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
10%inclusion43 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.5%inclusion41 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Influence
8.3%inclusion36 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.1%inclusion35 decks432 decks
-10%synergy
Smell Fear
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Expand the Sphere
7.6%inclusion33 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
7.6%inclusion33 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
6.7%inclusion29 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Vat Emergence
6.5%inclusion28 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.5%inclusion28 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.5%inclusion28 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.8%inclusion25 decks432 decks
-9%synergy
Neoform
5.8%inclusion25 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
5.1%inclusion22 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Engine
47%inclusion203 decks432 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion146 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion116 decks432 decks
4%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion96 decks432 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion52 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion49 decks432 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion43 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
9.5%inclusion41 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.3%inclusion40 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.3%inclusion36 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.1%inclusion35 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.5%inclusion28 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.0%inclusion26 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Serrated Arrows
5.8%inclusion25 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
40%inclusion174 decks432 decks
31%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion93 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
23%inclusion98 decks432 decks
23%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion94 decks432 decks
19%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion75 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion73 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Fight Rigging
12%inclusion50 decks432 decks
11%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion45 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion44 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
10%inclusion44 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion42 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
6.9%inclusion30 decks432 decks
-4%synergy
Master Chef
6.9%inclusion30 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.7%inclusion29 decks432 decks
-5%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.7%inclusion29 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Phyresis
6.3%inclusion27 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.8%inclusion25 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Doubling Season
5.6%inclusion24 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.6%inclusion24 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.6%inclusion24 decks432 decks
-11%synergy
Sadistic Obsession
5.3%inclusion23 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.3%inclusion23 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
26%inclusion113 decks432 decks
23%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
12%inclusion52 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.7%inclusion29 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
58%inclusion251 decks432 decks
51%synergy
Nesting Grounds
41%inclusion177 decks432 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion156 decks432 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion154 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion121 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion108 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion101 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
19%inclusion81 decks432 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion76 decks432 decks
-4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion72 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
15%inclusion65 decks432 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion49 decks432 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion44 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.5%inclusion41 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.6%inclusion33 decks432 decks
-4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.4%inclusion32 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Grasping Dunes
7.2%inclusion31 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion30 decks432 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion28 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.3%inclusion27 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
-8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.1%inclusion22 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion359 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion318 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion79 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Signet
18%inclusion76 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion72 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion65 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion62 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
14%inclusion61 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion53 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion51 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion49 decks432 decks
-5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
11%inclusion46 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion42 decks432 decks
-6%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.8%inclusion38 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.1%inclusion35 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion29 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Bounty Board
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion418 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion416 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion415 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion395 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
59%inclusion254 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion250 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
54%inclusion235 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion218 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion218 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion215 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion196 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion190 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion188 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion179 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
39%inclusion170 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
38%inclusion166 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion164 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion99 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion140 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion138 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion137 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion121 decks432 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion119 decks432 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion116 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion114 decks432 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion71 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion101 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion91 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion85 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion79 decks432 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion78 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion73 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion70 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion68 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion67 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion66 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
15%inclusion63 decks432 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion51 decks384 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion56 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion49 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
11%inclusion49 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion48 decks432 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Wood
11%inclusion47 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion46 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion45 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion43 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Underground Mortuary
10%inclusion38 decks384 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.5%inclusion41 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
2%synergy