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Josh Nelson
Sep 8, 2025
Josh Nelson
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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Toxrill, the Corrosive
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Biophagus
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Sylvan Library
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Generous Patron
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Vashta Nerada
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Abrupt Decay
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Worldly Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
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Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Ouroboroid
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Bloom Tender
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Evolution Witness
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Invisible Stalker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Necroskitter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cephalid Constable
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Scute Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Spawnwrithe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Master Biomancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Evolution Sage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Blighted Agent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Obelisk Spider
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sludge Monster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Eternal Witness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Viral Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fiend Artisan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Biovisionary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Maester Seymour
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Guiltfeeder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plague Stinger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Knacksaw Clique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bloodroot Apothecary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warden of the Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Genesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Flayer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chord of Calling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consign to Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stern Scolding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Auroral Procession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tear Asunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Wash Away
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Lazotep Plating
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shared Summons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Finale of Devastation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Incremental Blight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Contentious Plan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tooth and Nail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Neoform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mists of Lórien
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bring to Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quasiduplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Twist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pick Your Poison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Life from the Loam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Contagion Clasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Trigon of Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Contagion Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Monster Manual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Birthing Pod
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Crumbling Ashes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Doubling Season
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defense of the Heart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fight Rigging
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zombie Infestation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Shifting Woodland
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Nesting Grounds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tower of the Magistrate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Zagoth Triome
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Hedge Maze
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Mire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
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