Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Upgraded Infect

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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
Eventide's Shadow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Aberrant Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blighted Agent
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Generous Patron
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Evolution Sage
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Plague Stinger
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Master Biomancer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Viral Drake
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Ichor Rats
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Vraska's Fall
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Inexorable Tide
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Necroskitter
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Vashta Nerada
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Thrummingbird
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cankerbloom
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Incubation Druid
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Fathom Mage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Invisible Stalker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Plague Myr
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Biophagus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Flux Channeler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Ouroboroid
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Danny Pink
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Scute Swarm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Devoted Druid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Clever Impersonator
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodroot Apothecary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Core Prowler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Infectious Bite
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Atomize
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Strike
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sultai Charm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bring the Ending
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reject Imperfection
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grim Affliction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Tear Asunder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Radstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wild Unraveling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Virulent Wound
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Steady Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Serum Snare
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Drown in Ichor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Thirsting Roots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Contentious Plan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Neoform
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Expand the Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Vat Emergence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mind Spring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Geth's Summons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Contagion Engine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bow of Nylea
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Phyresis
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Fight Rigging
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Glistening Oil
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Communal Brewing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Master Chef
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Defense of the Heart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Nesting Grounds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Kishla Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Glistening Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Zagoth Triome
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Grove
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Wood
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Underground Mortuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Mire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy