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

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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
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Animal Attendant
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Salvagers
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
76%inclusion325 decks425 decks
76%synergy
Generous Patron
71%inclusion300 decks425 decks
70%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
69%inclusion293 decks425 decks
67%synergy
Necroskitter
66%inclusion280 decks425 decks
65%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
64%inclusion272 decks425 decks
64%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
61%inclusion247 decks402 decks
61%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
61%inclusion261 decks425 decks
61%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
60%inclusion257 decks425 decks
60%synergy
Obelisk Spider
57%inclusion243 decks425 decks
57%synergy
Master Biomancer
56%inclusion236 decks425 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
57%inclusion242 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Sage
55%inclusion232 decks425 decks
46%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
54%inclusion228 decks425 decks
49%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion228 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
52%inclusion222 decks425 decks
48%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
52%inclusion128 decks247 decks
51%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion214 decks425 decks
43%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
50%inclusion211 decks425 decks
49%synergy
Contagion Clasp
50%inclusion211 decks425 decks
46%synergy
Thrummingbird
49%inclusion209 decks425 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion102 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion84 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion70 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion60 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion30 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion30 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Toxrill, the Corrosive
43%inclusion183 decks425 decks
40%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
39%inclusion166 decks425 decks
38%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
39%inclusion166 decks425 decks
38%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
39%inclusion164 decks425 decks
37%synergy
Blighted Agent
38%inclusion161 decks425 decks
36%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
37%inclusion158 decks425 decks
33%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
36%inclusion152 decks425 decks
33%synergy
Cankerbloom
34%inclusion144 decks425 decks
27%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion142 decks425 decks
26%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
33%inclusion140 decks425 decks
33%synergy
Incubation Druid
32%inclusion136 decks425 decks
29%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion127 decks425 decks
25%synergy
Fathom Mage
28%inclusion121 decks425 decks
24%synergy
Flux Channeler
28%inclusion118 decks425 decks
25%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
26%inclusion84 decks318 decks
23%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26%inclusion67 decks254 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion111 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Biophagus
26%inclusion109 decks425 decks
24%synergy
Carnifex Demon
25%inclusion108 decks425 decks
25%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
24%inclusion104 decks425 decks
22%synergy
Vashta Nerada
24%inclusion103 decks425 decks
23%synergy
Viral Drake
24%inclusion103 decks425 decks
24%synergy
Invisible Stalker
24%inclusion102 decks425 decks
20%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
24%inclusion69 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Devoted Druid
22%inclusion94 decks425 decks
20%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
22%inclusion84 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion60 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
19%inclusion82 decks425 decks
18%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
19%inclusion81 decks425 decks
18%synergy
Evolution Witness
18%inclusion58 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Clever Impersonator
17%inclusion71 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Ouroboroid
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Soul Snuffers
16%inclusion66 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Altered Ego
16%inclusion66 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
15%inclusion65 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Spawnwrithe
15%inclusion63 decks425 decks
14%synergy
Sludge Monster
14%inclusion59 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
14%inclusion58 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
14%inclusion58 decks425 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
14%inclusion58 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
13%inclusion57 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Guardian
13%inclusion57 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion55 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Observer
13%inclusion55 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Banshee
12%inclusion53 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion53 decks425 decks
-11%synergy
Soul Diviner
12%inclusion50 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
48%inclusion204 decks425 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion186 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion183 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
40%inclusion169 decks425 decks
39%synergy
Atomize
36%inclusion135 decks377 decks
25%synergy
Experimental Augury
34%inclusion143 decks425 decks
31%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion107 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion128 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
25%inclusion94 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Putrefy
23%inclusion97 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion89 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion75 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion71 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
16%inclusion67 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
16%inclusion66 decks425 decks
14%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion65 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion60 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion59 decks425 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion58 decks425 decks
-7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
13%inclusion56 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion55 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Radstorm
13%inclusion55 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion54 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
12%inclusion53 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion52 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion48 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion44 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Infectious Bite
10%inclusion44 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Charm
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Steady Progress
10%inclusion41 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.9%inclusion38 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.9%inclusion38 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.7%inclusion37 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Double Major
8.0%inclusion34 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.5%inclusion32 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.1%inclusion30 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion30 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.8%inclusion29 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion29 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.1%inclusion26 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Splendid Agony
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion172 decks425 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion171 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
38%inclusion162 decks425 decks
34%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion150 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Drown in Ichor
31%inclusion133 decks425 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion115 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion106 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Contentious Plan
24%inclusion104 decks425 decks
23%synergy
Thirsting Roots
17%inclusion74 decks425 decks
16%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
14%inclusion60 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion56 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion50 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Incremental Blight
12%inclusion49 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion46 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
10%inclusion44 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.5%inclusion36 decks425 decks
-10%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.2%inclusion35 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Influence
8.0%inclusion34 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Smell Fear
7.8%inclusion33 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
7.8%inclusion33 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Expand the Sphere
6.8%inclusion29 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.8%inclusion29 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Vat Emergence
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Neoform
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Engine
46%inclusion194 decks425 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion142 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion107 decks425 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion96 decks425 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion48 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion46 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
9.4%inclusion40 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion37 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.5%inclusion36 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.8%inclusion33 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Serrated Arrows
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
38%inclusion161 decks425 decks
29%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
33%inclusion97 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion93 decks425 decks
19%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
21%inclusion90 decks425 decks
21%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion71 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
16%inclusion67 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Fight Rigging
12%inclusion53 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion42 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion42 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion41 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
7.3%inclusion26 decks354 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.1%inclusion30 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Guardian Project
6.8%inclusion29 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Master Chef
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
-10%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
25%inclusion107 decks425 decks
22%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
11%inclusion46 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
8.8%inclusion33 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
56%inclusion238 decks425 decks
49%synergy
Nesting Grounds
42%inclusion177 decks425 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion152 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion148 decks425 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion120 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion112 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion103 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
19%inclusion80 decks425 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion79 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion72 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
14%inclusion59 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion53 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.2%inclusion35 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.8%inclusion33 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Grasping Dunes
7.1%inclusion30 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion29 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.1%inclusion26 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion355 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion312 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion75 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Signet
17%inclusion71 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion66 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion66 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
14%inclusion58 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion58 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion54 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion46 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion46 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion42 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.0%inclusion34 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.0%inclusion34 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Bounty Board
6.0%inclusion21 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion411 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion409 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion407 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion392 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion249 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Opulent Palace
59%inclusion249 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion234 decks425 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion220 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
52%inclusion219 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion216 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
47%inclusion198 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
45%inclusion192 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion190 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion178 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
41%inclusion173 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
39%inclusion165 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion163 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion143 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion107 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion139 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion138 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion124 decks425 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion122 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion118 decks425 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion109 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion77 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion98 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion85 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
19%inclusion82 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion77 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion76 decks425 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion75 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion74 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion72 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion64 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malady
15%inclusion62 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion61 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion56 decks402 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion52 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
12%inclusion51 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion51 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion50 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion47 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Wood
11%inclusion46 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion43 decks402 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
-5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion44 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.4%inclusion40 decks425 decks
-9%synergy