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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
Dread Tiller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Grave Venerations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aberrant Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master Biomancer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Generous Patron
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Experimental Augury
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Contagion Clasp
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Evolution Sage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Contentious Plan
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Thrummingbird
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Putrefy
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sultai Charm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Agent
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Plague Stinger
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Viral Drake
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cankerbloom
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Flux Channeler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fertilid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Experiment Kraj
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fathom Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Devoted Druid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Starwinder
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Whispering Specter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Observer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Flensermite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sludge Monster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Viridian Joiner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Carnifex Demon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Necroskitter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Ichor Rats
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rot Wolf
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vashta Nerada
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glistener Elf
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Skinrender
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Guardian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champions of the Perfect
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maralen, Fae Ascendant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gravelgill Scoundrel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Steady Progress
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Reject Imperfection
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Essence Capture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Decisive Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shred Memory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Grim Affliction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Silkguard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Succumb to the Cold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fate Transfer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Perplex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Naturalize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Substitution
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Infectious Bite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Splendid Agony
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dark Endurance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Prey
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Thirsting Roots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Drown in Ichor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Road of Return
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vat Emergence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stealth Mission
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Planewide Celebration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Incremental Blight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Spread the Sickness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Neoform
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Persist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Courage in Crisis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Urban Evolution
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Analyze the Pollen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
The Final Days
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Synchronized Charge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fishing Gear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Weapon Rack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Box
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trigon of Infestation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Eternity Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Atmospheric Greenhouse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Meltstrider's Gear
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wurmwall Sweeper
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fight Rigging
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Puca's Covenant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Predation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
New Horizons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Phyresis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Song of Freyalise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Fresh Start
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Wingspan Stride
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vraska the Unseen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Oko, the Trickster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Nesting Grounds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kishla Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sultai Banner
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bounty Board
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Command Tower
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Hollow
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Thornwood Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Stream
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Foul Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Unknown Shores
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vivid Grove
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy