Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Upgraded -1/-1 Counters

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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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ouroboroid
29% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Terrasymbiosis
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Icetill Explorer
8% of 13 decks -9% synergy
Vernal Fen
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Hemosymbic Mite
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Spitting Dilophosaurus
67% of 27 decks +66% synergy
Generous Patron
63% of 27 decks +62% synergy
Necroskitter
56% of 27 decks +55% synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
56% of 27 decks +55% synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
48% of 27 decks +46% synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
44% of 27 decks +44% synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
41% of 27 decks +39% synergy
Karn's Bastion
44% of 27 decks +37% synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
44% of 27 decks +37% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
41% of 27 decks +36% synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
52% of 27 decks +16% synergy
Evolution Sage
41% of 27 decks +32% synergy
Contagion Clasp
37% of 27 decks +33% synergy
Farseek
37% of 27 decks -7% synergy
Nature's Lore
37% of 27 decks +9% synergy
Champion of Lambholt
37% of 27 decks +35% synergy
Birds of Paradise
37% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Nest of Scarabs
33% of 27 decks +33% synergy
Contagion Engine
33% of 27 decks +32% synergy
Rampant Growth
33% of 27 decks -4% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
19% of 27 decks -3% synergy
Seedborn Muse
11% of 27 decks -0% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11% of 27 decks -5% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11% of 27 decks -11% synergy
Worldly Tutor
7% of 27 decks -2% synergy
Demonic Tutor
7% of 27 decks -10% synergy
Creatures
Fathom Mage
33% of 27 decks +29% synergy
Master Biomancer
33% of 27 decks +29% synergy
Persistent Constrictor
33% of 27 decks +33% synergy
Cankerbloom
33% of 27 decks +26% synergy
Blighted Agent
33% of 27 decks +31% synergy
Obelisk Spider
33% of 27 decks +33% synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
30% of 27 decks +26% synergy
Dreamtide Whale
30% of 27 decks +26% synergy
Bloated Contaminator
26% of 27 decks +24% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26% of 27 decks +21% synergy
Incubation Druid
26% of 27 decks +22% synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
26% of 27 decks +22% synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26% of 27 decks +22% synergy
Vashta Nerada
26% of 27 decks +25% synergy
Contaminant Grafter
26% of 27 decks +25% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
26% of 27 decks +19% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
22% of 27 decks +22% synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
22% of 27 decks +21% synergy
Viral Drake
22% of 27 decks +21% synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
22% of 27 decks +22% synergy
Biophagus
22% of 27 decks +20% synergy
Spark Double
22% of 27 decks +17% synergy
Thrummingbird
22% of 27 decks +15% synergy
Warden of the Grove
19% of 21 decks +17% synergy
Plague Stinger
19% of 27 decks +18% synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
19% of 27 decks +18% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
19% of 27 decks +13% synergy
Ohran Frostfang
19% of 27 decks +11% synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
19% of 27 decks +15% synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
19% of 27 decks +17% synergy
Ichor Rats
19% of 27 decks +18% synergy
Invisible Stalker
15% of 27 decks +11% synergy
Sludge Monster
15% of 27 decks +14% synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
15% of 27 decks +14% synergy
Wickerbough Elder
15% of 27 decks +15% synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15% of 27 decks +11% synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
15% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Willbreaker
15% of 27 decks +15% synergy
Flux Channeler
15% of 27 decks +12% synergy
Cephalid Constable
15% of 27 decks +14% synergy
Spawnwrithe
15% of 27 decks +14% synergy
Freestrider Lookout
15% of 27 decks +14% synergy
Skinrender
15% of 27 decks +15% synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
15% of 27 decks +13% synergy
Devoted Druid
15% of 27 decks +12% synergy
Banewhip Punisher
15% of 27 decks +15% synergy
Loyal Guardian
15% of 27 decks +14% synergy
Patron of the Orochi
15% of 27 decks +15% synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15% of 27 decks -9% synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
14% of 21 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Beast Within
30% of 27 decks +1% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
26% of 27 decks +18% synergy
Counterspell
26% of 27 decks -9% synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
22% of 27 decks +21% synergy
Atomize
22% of 27 decks +12% synergy
Tear Asunder
22% of 27 decks +13% synergy
Abrupt Decay
19% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Heroic Intervention
19% of 27 decks -2% synergy
Ripples of Potential
19% of 27 decks +14% synergy
Mana Drain
19% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Infectious Bite
19% of 27 decks +18% synergy
Inspiring Call
19% of 27 decks +8% synergy
Sink into Stupor
19% of 27 decks +12% synergy
Deadly Rollick
15% of 27 decks +2% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
15% of 27 decks +11% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15% of 27 decks -5% synergy
Whisper of the Dross
15% of 27 decks +14% synergy
Experimental Augury
15% of 27 decks +12% synergy
Negate
15% of 27 decks -2% synergy
Growth Spiral
15% of 27 decks -3% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
15% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Nature's Claim
15% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Tainted Strike
15% of 27 decks +14% synergy
Reject Imperfection
11% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Vraska's Fall
11% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Stubborn Denial
11% of 27 decks +9% synergy
Grim Affliction
11% of 27 decks +11% synergy
Sultai Charm
11% of 27 decks +4% synergy
Silkguard
11% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Arcane Denial
11% of 27 decks -3% synergy
Steady Progress
11% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Radstorm
11% of 27 decks +4% synergy
Fell the Profane
7% of 27 decks +0% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7% of 27 decks +4% synergy
Gaea's Gift
7% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Anoint with Affliction
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Fuel for the Cause
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Swan Song
7% of 27 decks -7% synergy
Infernal Grasp
7% of 27 decks +4% synergy
Shared Summons
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Voidslime
7% of 27 decks +5% synergy
Flatline
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Golgari Charm
7% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Tangle
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Serum Snare
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
33% of 27 decks +29% synergy
Cultivate
30% of 27 decks -13% synergy
Toxic Deluge
30% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Unnatural Restoration
26% of 27 decks +22% synergy
Infectious Inquiry
22% of 27 decks +21% synergy
Drown in Ichor
22% of 27 decks +20% synergy
Three Visits
19% of 27 decks -6% synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
19% of 27 decks +18% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Kodama's Reach
15% of 27 decks -11% synergy
Season of Gathering
15% of 27 decks +14% synergy
Thirsting Roots
15% of 27 decks +13% synergy
Villainous Wealth
15% of 27 decks -4% synergy
Expand the Sphere
11% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Mass Diminish
11% of 27 decks +11% synergy
Neoform
11% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Reanimate
11% of 27 decks -10% synergy
Contentious Plan
7% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Persist
7% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7% of 27 decks +2% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7% of 27 decks +5% synergy
Painful Truths
7% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7% of 27 decks +5% synergy
Damnation
7% of 27 decks -1% synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5% of 19 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
26% of 27 decks +20% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26% of 27 decks +1% synergy
Lightning Greaves
19% of 27 decks -4% synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
12% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Agent's Toolkit
11% of 27 decks +11% synergy
Trigon of Corruption
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Bow of Nylea
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Mirror Box
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7% of 27 decks +3% synergy
Fireshrieker
7% of 27 decks +3% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7% of 27 decks +5% synergy
Eternity Vessel
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Enchantments
Blowfly Infestation
30% of 27 decks +29% synergy
Inexorable Tide
26% of 27 decks +17% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
22% of 27 decks +18% synergy
Fight Rigging
19% of 27 decks +18% synergy
Crumbling Ashes
19% of 27 decks +18% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
19% of 27 decks +13% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19% of 27 decks +15% synergy
Hadana's Climb
15% of 27 decks +13% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15% of 27 decks +9% synergy
Guardian Project
11% of 27 decks -0% synergy
Glistening Oil
11% of 27 decks +11% synergy
Journey to Eternity
11% of 27 decks +9% synergy
Phyresis
11% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Master Chef
11% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
10% of 21 decks +4% synergy
Endless Evil
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Sadistic Obsession
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7% of 27 decks +5% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7% of 27 decks -0% synergy
Pernicious Deed
7% of 27 decks +3% synergy
Mystic Remora
7% of 27 decks -10% synergy
Communal Brewing
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Call of the Ring
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
In Search of Greatness
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Dismiss into Dream
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Corrupted Conscience
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Black Market Connections
7% of 27 decks +4% synergy
Defense of the Heart
7% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Flourishing Defenses
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Sphere Grid
5% of 19 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
15% of 27 decks +11% synergy
Vivien Reid
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
33% of 27 decks +12% synergy
Bojuka Bog
30% of 27 decks +4% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Reliquary Tower
30% of 27 decks +1% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
30% of 27 decks +28% synergy
Rogue's Passage
30% of 27 decks +12% synergy
Nesting Grounds
26% of 27 decks +19% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22% of 27 decks +5% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Llanowar Reborn
19% of 27 decks +17% synergy
Grasping Dunes
15% of 27 decks +15% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15% of 27 decks +3% synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
11% of 27 decks +9% synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11% of 27 decks +11% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11% of 27 decks +11% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Ghost Quarter
7% of 27 decks +5% synergy
Shifting Woodland
7% of 27 decks -5% synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81% of 27 decks -1% synergy
Arcane Signet
67% of 27 decks -5% synergy
Glistening Sphere
26% of 27 decks +25% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
19% of 27 decks +3% synergy
Dimir Signet
15% of 27 decks +5% synergy
Fellwar Stone
15% of 27 decks -0% synergy
Herd Heirloom
14% of 21 decks +12% synergy
Simic Signet
11% of 27 decks -0% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11% of 27 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11% of 27 decks -6% synergy
Staff of Compleation
7% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Thought Vessel
7% of 27 decks -1% synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Victory Chimes
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Bounty Board
7% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Lands
Island
100% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Forest
100% of 27 decks +9% synergy
Swamp
96% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Command Tower
93% of 27 decks +2% synergy
Zagoth Triome
70% of 27 decks +31% synergy
Breeding Pool
59% of 27 decks +15% synergy
Exotic Orchard
56% of 27 decks +0% synergy
Watery Grave
56% of 27 decks +12% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
48% of 27 decks +3% synergy
Misty Rainforest
44% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
44% of 27 decks +13% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41% of 27 decks -2% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37% of 27 decks +8% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
37% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37% of 27 decks +4% synergy
Polluted Delta
37% of 27 decks +3% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37% of 27 decks -7% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33% of 27 decks +1% synergy
Underground River
33% of 27 decks +16% synergy
Morphic Pool
30% of 27 decks +4% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30% of 27 decks +3% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
26% of 27 decks +18% synergy
Path of Ancestry
26% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Opulent Palace
26% of 27 decks -26% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22% of 27 decks +3% synergy
Myriad Landscape
22% of 27 decks +8% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22% of 27 decks +6% synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22% of 27 decks -1% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19% of 27 decks +1% synergy
Evolving Wilds
19% of 27 decks -9% synergy
Sink into Stupor
19% of 27 decks +12% synergy
Sunken Hollow
19% of 27 decks -18% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19% of 27 decks +10% synergy
Undercity Sewers
15% of 27 decks -2% synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15% of 27 decks -6% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15% of 27 decks -9% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15% of 27 decks -3% synergy
Temple of Mystery
15% of 27 decks -4% synergy
Underground Mortuary
15% of 27 decks -3% synergy
Darkbore Pathway
15% of 27 decks +9% synergy
Hedge Maze
15% of 27 decks -4% synergy
Deathcap Glade
15% of 27 decks +0% synergy
Willowrush Verge
12% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Wastewood Verge
12% of 25 decks +4% synergy
Fabled Passage
11% of 27 decks -4% synergy
Ash Barrens
11% of 27 decks +5% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11% of 27 decks +5% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11% of 27 decks +7% synergy
Bayou
11% of 27 decks -3% synergy