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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
Master Biomancer
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Generous Patron
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Biophagus
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
69%synergy
The Great Henge
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Vashta Nerada
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Three Visits
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fathom Mage
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Blighted Agent
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Ouroboroid
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Necroskitter
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Invisible Stalker
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Spawnwrithe
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Evolution Witness
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Incubation Druid
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Scute Swarm
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Cephalid Constable
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Devoted Druid
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Biovisionary
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Compy Swarm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Obelisk Spider
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Homunculus Horde
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Viridian Joiner
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Sage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Plague Stinger
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Gift
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Ripples of Potential
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Call
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mutational Advantage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Tear Asunder
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Atomize
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Insight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
See Double
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Savage Summoning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bioshift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sultai Charm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Silkguard
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fate Transfer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Neoform
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Season of Gathering
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sakashima's Will
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Quasiduplicate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-31%synergy
Open the Way
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Drown in Ichor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
1%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Contagion Engine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Fight Rigging
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Hadana's Climb
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Master Chef
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Nesting Grounds
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Bastion
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Detection Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Island
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Zagoth Triome
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Bayou
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Underground Sea
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Tropical Island
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Morphic Pool
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Opulent Palace
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy