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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Contagion Clasp
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Obelisk Spider
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Thrummingbird
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Master Biomancer
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Grim Affliction
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Sage
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Wickerbough Elder
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Generous Patron
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Fathom Mage
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Cankerbloom
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Carnifex Demon
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Devoted Druid
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Observer
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Evolution Witness
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Invisible Stalker
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Flux Channeler
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Soul Snuffers
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Loyal Guardian
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Altered Ego
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Soul Diviner
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Fertilid
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Elusive Otter
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Skinrender
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Incubation Druid
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Channeler Initiate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Undercover Operative
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Viral Drake
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Leech Bonder
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Banshee
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Ichor Rats
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Sultai Devotee
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Putrefy
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Sultai Charm
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Steady Progress
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Splendid Agony
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Atomize
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Reject Imperfection
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Call
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Virulent Wound
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Charm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Infectious Bite
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Venom
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-26%synergy
Hunter's Insight
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Instill Infection
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Fate Transfer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Simic Charm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Shot
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Thirsting Roots
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Vat Emergence
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Contentious Plan
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Expand the Sphere
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Smell Fear
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Villainous Wealth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Incremental Blight
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Gaze of Granite
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Tower Above
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spread the Sickness
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Sting
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Stall Out
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agent's Toolkit
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Blight Sickle
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Contagion Engine
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Serrated Arrows
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Flourishing Defenses
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Primal Empathy
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Sadistic Obsession
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Inexorable Tide
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Master Chef
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cartouche of Ambition
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Hadana's Climb
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fight Rigging
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Biting Tether
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hardened Scales
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Phyresis
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Necrogen Communion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Karn's Bastion
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Grasping Dunes
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Replicating Ring
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bounty Board
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Pyramid of the Pantheon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Bandit's Haul
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Opulent Palace
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Jungle Hollow
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Thornwood Falls
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Moor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Grove
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Wood
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Isle
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Viridescent Bog
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Oracles
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy