Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander)

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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
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.2%inclusion29 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Pensive Professor
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.8%inclusion13 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Lessons from Life
1.5%inclusion7 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
1.3%inclusion6 decks461 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
56%inclusion2.01K decks3.60K decks
55%synergy
Master Biomancer
54%inclusion1.96K decks3.60K decks
51%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
48%inclusion1.75K decks3.60K decks
48%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
51%inclusion1.82K decks3.60K decks
46%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
46%inclusion1.65K decks3.60K decks
44%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion1.81K decks3.60K decks
43%synergy
Necroskitter
38%inclusion1.36K decks3.60K decks
37%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
36%inclusion1.30K decks3.60K decks
35%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
34%inclusion1.24K decks3.60K decks
34%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
34%inclusion1.22K decks3.60K decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
55%inclusion2K decks3.60K decks
14%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion1.85K decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion1.49K decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion1.46K decks3.60K decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
39%inclusion1.42K decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion1.39K decks3.60K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion1.35K decks3.60K decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion1.30K decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Evolution Sage
35%inclusion1.27K decks3.60K decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
34%inclusion1.23K decks3.60K decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion586 decks3.60K decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion557 decks3.60K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion399 decks3.60K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.5%inclusion342 decks3.60K decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.2%inclusion225 decks3.60K decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.0%inclusion217 decks3.60K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
34%inclusion1.21K decks3.60K decks
32%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
34%inclusion1.21K decks3.60K decks
27%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
32%inclusion997 decks3.13K decks
31%synergy
Spark Double
31%inclusion1.13K decks3.60K decks
27%synergy
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion1.10K decks3.60K decks
29%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
28%inclusion885 decks3.15K decks
25%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion986 decks3.60K decks
24%synergy
Obelisk Spider
27%inclusion986 decks3.60K decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion985 decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy
Invisible Stalker
25%inclusion909 decks3.60K decks
21%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion899 decks3.60K decks
22%synergy
Fathom Mage
24%inclusion856 decks3.60K decks
19%synergy
Spawnwrithe
24%inclusion854 decks3.60K decks
23%synergy
Biophagus
24%inclusion853 decks3.60K decks
22%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
23%inclusion836 decks3.60K decks
21%synergy
Clever Impersonator
23%inclusion819 decks3.60K decks
21%synergy
Vashta Nerada
22%inclusion804 decks3.60K decks
21%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
22%inclusion785 decks3.60K decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion749 decks3.60K decks
17%synergy
Scute Swarm
20%inclusion720 decks3.60K decks
9%synergy
Cankerbloom
19%inclusion698 decks3.60K decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion686 decks3.60K decks
18%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
19%inclusion682 decks3.60K decks
16%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
19%inclusion681 decks3.60K decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion656 decks3.60K decks
16%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
18%inclusion655 decks3.60K decks
15%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
17%inclusion629 decks3.60K decks
17%synergy
Altered Ego
17%inclusion617 decks3.60K decks
15%synergy
Ouroboroid
16%inclusion293 decks1.78K decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion539 decks3.32K decks
12%synergy
Evil Twin
16%inclusion581 decks3.60K decks
16%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
16%inclusion124 decks794 decks
7%synergy
Viridian Joiner
16%inclusion562 decks3.60K decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion533 decks3.44K decks
12%synergy
Dread Tiller
15%inclusion125 decks818 decks
15%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
15%inclusion354 decks2.32K decks
13%synergy
Biovisionary
15%inclusion542 decks3.60K decks
15%synergy
Devoted Druid
15%inclusion541 decks3.60K decks
12%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
15%inclusion541 decks3.60K decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion536 decks3.60K decks
-8%synergy
Evolution Witness
14%inclusion498 decks3.47K decks
9%synergy
Flux Channeler
14%inclusion511 decks3.60K decks
12%synergy
Viral Drake
14%inclusion507 decks3.60K decks
13%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
14%inclusion433 decks3.15K decks
12%synergy
Undercover Operative
13%inclusion466 decks3.60K decks
12%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion466 decks3.60K decks
11%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
12%inclusion426 decks3.60K decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
11%inclusion408 decks3.60K decks
11%synergy
Loyal Guardian
11%inclusion400 decks3.60K decks
11%synergy
Stunt Double
11%inclusion391 decks3.60K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion1.05K decks3.47K decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion1.05K decks3.60K decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
23%inclusion847 decks3.60K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion741 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Atomize
20%inclusion720 decks3.60K decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
19%inclusion697 decks3.60K decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion669 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
19%inclusion668 decks3.60K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion647 decks3.60K decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion647 decks3.60K decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
17%inclusion626 decks3.60K decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion596 decks3.60K decks
0%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion508 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion490 decks3.60K decks
9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion474 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
12%inclusion440 decks3.60K decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion425 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion418 decks3.60K decks
7%synergy
Sultai Charm
12%inclusion415 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion380 decks3.60K decks
-5%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion372 decks3.60K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
8.9%inclusion321 decks3.60K decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.9%inclusion320 decks3.60K decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.7%inclusion313 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.7%inclusion312 decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy
See Double
8.6%inclusion309 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
Infectious Bite
8.5%inclusion307 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.3%inclusion299 decks3.60K decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.0%inclusion288 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.7%inclusion279 decks3.60K decks
-6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.3%inclusion264 decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.2%inclusion258 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion257 decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion246 decks3.47K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion242 decks3.47K decks
0%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion250 decks3.60K decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.9%inclusion249 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
6.7%inclusion241 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion231 decks3.60K decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion218 decks3.60K decks
0%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
6.0%inclusion217 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.0%inclusion216 decks3.60K decks
-5%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
5.7%inclusion207 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
5.7%inclusion206 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.6%inclusion203 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Radstorm
5.4%inclusion195 decks3.60K decks
-1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.2%inclusion188 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion1.18K decks3.60K decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion1.05K decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion826 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
21%inclusion750 decks3.60K decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion649 decks3.60K decks
16%synergy
Drown in Ichor
16%inclusion578 decks3.60K decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
15%inclusion557 decks3.60K decks
14%synergy
Contentious Plan
14%inclusion514 decks3.60K decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion436 decks3.60K decks
-11%synergy
Thirsting Roots
10%inclusion374 decks3.60K decks
9%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
10%inclusion371 decks3.60K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion364 decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Villainous Wealth
10%inclusion348 decks3.60K decks
-7%synergy
Doppelgang
9.0%inclusion323 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.8%inclusion316 decks3.60K decks
7%synergy
Neoform
7.3%inclusion262 decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
7.1%inclusion256 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Quasiduplicate
6.8%inclusion245 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.5%inclusion236 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.5%inclusion233 decks3.60K decks
-8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.2%inclusion225 decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.2%inclusion223 decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy
Painful Truths
5.8%inclusion210 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
5.5%inclusion199 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Aberrant Return
5.5%inclusion45 decks818 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.4%inclusion195 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.3%inclusion190 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
5.1%inclusion183 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion1.12K decks3.60K decks
7%synergy
Contagion Clasp
26%inclusion944 decks3.60K decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion846 decks3.60K decks
18%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion798 decks3.60K decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion756 decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion435 decks3.60K decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
12%inclusion422 decks3.60K decks
11%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion379 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
8.7%inclusion312 decks3.60K decks
2%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.6%inclusion310 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.4%inclusion267 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.5%inclusion199 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.2%inclusion188 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
30%inclusion1.10K decks3.60K decks
30%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
27%inclusion963 decks3.60K decks
26%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
25%inclusion838 decks3.33K decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
22%inclusion787 decks3.60K decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
20%inclusion704 decks3.60K decks
19%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
18%inclusion421 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion610 decks3.60K decks
15%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion596 decks3.60K decks
15%synergy
Fight Rigging
15%inclusion551 decks3.60K decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion507 decks3.60K decks
9%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
12%inclusion431 decks3.60K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion412 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
9.4%inclusion340 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
8.7%inclusion312 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.5%inclusion305 decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.8%inclusion282 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
7.6%inclusion275 decks3.60K decks
-3%synergy
Mirrormade
7.6%inclusion273 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.5%inclusion269 decks3.60K decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.2%inclusion261 decks3.60K decks
-9%synergy
Master Chef
6.7%inclusion243 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
5.9%inclusion213 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.7%inclusion206 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.7%inclusion204 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.4%inclusion195 decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.2%inclusion188 decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.1%inclusion185 decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion502 decks3.60K decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
7.0%inclusion254 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.4%inclusion230 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion1.25K decks3.60K decks
28%synergy
Nesting Grounds
33%inclusion1.19K decks3.60K decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion1.09K decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.08K decks3.60K decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion915 decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion719 decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion626 decks3.60K decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
17%inclusion621 decks3.60K decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion549 decks3.60K decks
-6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion502 decks3.60K decks
13%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion398 decks3.60K decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion373 decks3.60K decks
-6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.4%inclusion340 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion272 decks3.60K decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.5%inclusion270 decks3.60K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.0%inclusion251 decks3.60K decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion234 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.5%inclusion191 decks3.47K decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion193 decks3.60K decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.1%inclusion183 decks3.60K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion2.92K decks3.60K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion2.50K decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion619 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion544 decks3.60K decks
0%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion480 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion472 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion460 decks3.60K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion438 decks3.60K decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion390 decks3.60K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion379 decks3.60K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion345 decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion121 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.4%inclusion265 decks3.60K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion264 decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.5%inclusion234 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.1%inclusion221 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.2%inclusion186 decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion3.48K decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion3.47K decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion3.45K decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.25K decks3.60K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion2.05K decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
56%inclusion2.02K decks3.60K decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion1.65K decks3.60K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
45%inclusion1.63K decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
45%inclusion1.61K decks3.60K decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion1.57K decks3.60K decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion1.57K decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion1.47K decks3.60K decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion1.46K decks3.60K decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion1.39K decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion1.34K decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion1.32K decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
35%inclusion1.25K decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion1.13K decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion1.10K decks3.60K decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion1.05K decks3.47K decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion1.01K decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion1K decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion979 decks3.60K decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion979 decks3.60K decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion962 decks3.60K decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion779 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion773 decks3.60K decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion724 decks3.44K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion721 decks3.60K decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion713 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
19%inclusion701 decks3.60K decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion685 decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion656 decks3.60K decks
16%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion633 decks3.60K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion626 decks3.60K decks
2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion618 decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion605 decks3.60K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion575 decks3.60K decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion478 decks3.60K decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion469 decks3.60K decks
-3%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion453 decks3.60K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion444 decks3.60K decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion414 decks3.60K decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion406 decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion364 decks3.60K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion354 decks3.60K decks
-4%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion352 decks3.60K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
10%inclusion347 decks3.60K decks
-8%synergy
Underground Sea
9.4%inclusion338 decks3.60K decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Wood
8.2%inclusion296 decks3.60K decks
-2%synergy