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

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
Topiary Lecturer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Biophagus
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
70%synergy
The Great Henge
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Master Biomancer
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Three Visits
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Birds of Paradise
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Necroskitter
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Blighted Agent
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Vashta Nerada
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Spawnwrithe
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Ouroboroid
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Fathom Mage
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Evolution Witness
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Invisible Stalker
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Dread Tiller
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Scute Swarm
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Cephalid Constable
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Biovisionary
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Thrummingbird
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Bloom Tender
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Compy Swarm
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Loch Mare
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Viridian Joiner
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Willbreaker
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Evolution Sage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Devoted Druid
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Obelisk Spider
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Warden of the Grove
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Emperor of Bones
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Gaea's Gift
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mutational Advantage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Potential
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Call
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Tear Asunder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Atomize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Experimental Augury
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Bite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Change of Plans
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Black Sun's Zenith
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Neoform
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Season of Gathering
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima's Will
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Aberrant Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Open the Way
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Contagion Clasp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Box
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Contagion Engine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fight Rigging
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Hadana's Climb
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Communal Brewing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Branching Evolution
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Master Chef
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Nesting Grounds
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Shifting Woodland
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Glistening Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Victory Chimes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Zagoth Triome
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Island
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Tropical Island
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Bayou
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Opulent Palace
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy