Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Upgraded -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
Pensive Professor
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Cost of Brilliance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
71%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Necroskitter
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Master Biomancer
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Evolution Sage
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Obelisk Spider
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Vashta Nerada
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Blighted Agent
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Incubation Druid
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Ouroboroid
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Invisible Stalker
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Biophagus
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Cankerbloom
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Devoted Druid
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Viral Drake
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Fathom Mage
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Plague Stinger
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Ichor Rats
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Willbreaker
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Spawnwrithe
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dread Tiller
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Loch Mare
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Clever Impersonator
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Sludge Monster
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Observer
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Atomize
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Vraska's Fall
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Grim Affliction
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Tear Asunder
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Infectious Bite
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Strike
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Radstorm
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Charm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dina's Guidance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Double Major
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Deathsprout
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Drown in Ichor
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Neoform
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Thirsting Roots
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Villainous Wealth
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Aberrant Return
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Expand the Sphere
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vat Emergence
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mind into Matter
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mass Diminish
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Geth's Summons
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Doppelgang
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Engine
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Mirror Box
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Bow of Nylea
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Inexorable Tide
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Fight Rigging
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Hadana's Climb
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Oil
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Master Chef
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Guardian Project
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Journey to Eternity
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Pernicious Deed
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Nesting Grounds
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Grasping Dunes
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Glistening Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Opulent Palace
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malady
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Mire
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy