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!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra Guardian
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Dread Tiller
11%inclusion43 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Loch Mare
7.0%inclusion26 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
55%inclusion1.90K decks3.45K decks
54%synergy
Master Biomancer
55%inclusion1.89K decks3.45K decks
51%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
48%inclusion1.66K decks3.45K decks
47%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
50%inclusion1.72K decks3.45K decks
45%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
45%inclusion1.56K decks3.45K decks
43%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion1.72K decks3.45K decks
42%synergy
Necroskitter
37%inclusion1.26K decks3.45K decks
36%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
36%inclusion1.24K decks3.45K decks
35%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
35%inclusion1.19K decks3.45K decks
34%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
33%inclusion1.14K decks3.45K decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
56%inclusion1.94K decks3.45K decks
14%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion1.76K decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion1.45K decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion1.41K decks3.45K decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion1.34K decks3.45K decks
11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
38%inclusion1.31K decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion1.25K decks3.45K decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion1.25K decks3.45K decks
8%synergy
Evolution Sage
35%inclusion1.22K decks3.45K decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
34%inclusion1.19K decks3.45K decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion582 decks3.45K decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion557 decks3.45K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion393 decks3.45K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion329 decks3.45K decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.6%inclusion227 decks3.45K decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.4%inclusion220 decks3.45K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
34%inclusion1.16K decks3.45K decks
32%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion1.15K decks3.45K decks
26%synergy
Spark Double
32%inclusion1.09K decks3.45K decks
27%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
31%inclusion879 decks2.80K decks
31%synergy
Blighted Agent
31%inclusion1.06K decks3.45K decks
29%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion946 decks3.45K decks
24%synergy
Obelisk Spider
27%inclusion936 decks3.45K decks
27%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
27%inclusion748 decks2.82K decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion906 decks3.45K decks
-4%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion880 decks3.45K decks
22%synergy
Invisible Stalker
25%inclusion856 decks3.45K decks
21%synergy
Fathom Mage
24%inclusion833 decks3.45K decks
20%synergy
Biophagus
23%inclusion803 decks3.45K decks
22%synergy
Spawnwrithe
23%inclusion802 decks3.45K decks
23%synergy
Clever Impersonator
23%inclusion796 decks3.45K decks
21%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
23%inclusion793 decks3.45K decks
21%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
22%inclusion768 decks3.45K decks
21%synergy
Vashta Nerada
22%inclusion756 decks3.45K decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion716 decks3.45K decks
16%synergy
Cankerbloom
20%inclusion691 decks3.45K decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion677 decks3.45K decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
20%inclusion677 decks3.45K decks
8%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
19%inclusion669 decks3.45K decks
17%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
19%inclusion653 decks3.45K decks
19%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
19%inclusion644 decks3.45K decks
18%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
18%inclusion634 decks3.45K decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion631 decks3.45K decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
18%inclusion622 decks3.45K decks
16%synergy
Evil Twin
16%inclusion568 decks3.45K decks
16%synergy
Ouroboroid
16%inclusion232 decks1.41K decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion474 decks2.98K decks
11%synergy
Viridian Joiner
16%inclusion548 decks3.45K decks
16%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
16%inclusion487 decks3.11K decks
12%synergy
Biovisionary
16%inclusion537 decks3.45K decks
15%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
15%inclusion303 decks1.97K decks
13%synergy
Devoted Druid
15%inclusion519 decks3.45K decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion514 decks3.45K decks
-8%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
15%inclusion507 decks3.45K decks
14%synergy
Viral Drake
15%inclusion505 decks3.45K decks
14%synergy
Flux Channeler
15%inclusion505 decks3.45K decks
12%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion456 decks3.14K decks
9%synergy
Undercover Operative
14%inclusion472 decks3.45K decks
13%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion464 decks3.45K decks
12%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
13%inclusion375 decks2.81K decks
12%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
12%inclusion418 decks3.45K decks
11%synergy
Loyal Guardian
12%inclusion404 decks3.45K decks
11%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion399 decks3.45K decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
12%inclusion397 decks3.45K decks
11%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
10%inclusion315 decks3.01K decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Constable
10%inclusion359 decks3.45K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion934 decks3.13K decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion1K decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
24%inclusion827 decks3.45K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion712 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Atomize
20%inclusion678 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
20%inclusion682 decks3.45K decks
17%synergy
Experimental Augury
19%inclusion671 decks3.45K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion639 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion618 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
18%inclusion612 decks3.45K decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion579 decks3.45K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion578 decks3.45K decks
-4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion479 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion459 decks3.45K decks
9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion456 decks3.45K decks
8%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
13%inclusion438 decks3.45K decks
11%synergy
Sultai Charm
12%inclusion431 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion398 decks3.45K decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion389 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion364 decks3.45K decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion360 decks3.45K decks
-5%synergy
See Double
9.4%inclusion326 decks3.45K decks
9%synergy
Infectious Bite
9.0%inclusion312 decks3.45K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.0%inclusion310 decks3.45K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion303 decks3.45K decks
-3%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.7%inclusion302 decks3.45K decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.7%inclusion300 decks3.45K decks
-5%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.7%inclusion300 decks3.45K decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.6%inclusion264 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
7.4%inclusion257 decks3.45K decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion253 decks3.45K decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.3%inclusion251 decks3.45K decks
-6%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
7.2%inclusion248 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.0%inclusion243 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.0%inclusion243 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion239 decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion215 decks3.14K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion214 decks3.14K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.6%inclusion229 decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
6.4%inclusion222 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.2%inclusion215 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion214 decks3.45K decks
0%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.0%inclusion206 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
5.9%inclusion203 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Radstorm
5.7%inclusion198 decks3.45K decks
-1%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.6%inclusion195 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.6%inclusion194 decks3.45K decks
-5%synergy
Steady Progress
5.2%inclusion180 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion179 decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
34%inclusion1.16K decks3.45K decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion982 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion788 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
21%inclusion735 decks3.45K decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
19%inclusion641 decks3.45K decks
16%synergy
Drown in Ichor
16%inclusion569 decks3.45K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion565 decks3.45K decks
14%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion504 decks3.45K decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion390 decks3.45K decks
-11%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
11%inclusion385 decks3.45K decks
10%synergy
Thirsting Roots
11%inclusion384 decks3.45K decks
10%synergy
Villainous Wealth
10%inclusion361 decks3.45K decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion360 decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Doppelgang
9.4%inclusion325 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.0%inclusion309 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
7.6%inclusion261 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Neoform
7.5%inclusion258 decks3.45K decks
3%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.4%inclusion254 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Persist
6.6%inclusion227 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.4%inclusion222 decks3.45K decks
-8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.3%inclusion218 decks3.45K decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion217 decks3.45K decks
-2%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion209 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
5.9%inclusion202 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.7%inclusion196 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.5%inclusion189 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
5.3%inclusion182 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion1.06K decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
27%inclusion917 decks3.45K decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion799 decks3.45K decks
17%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion761 decks3.45K decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion710 decks3.45K decks
-2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion438 decks3.45K decks
12%synergy
Mirror Box
12%inclusion416 decks3.45K decks
11%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion352 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
9.0%inclusion310 decks3.45K decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
8.7%inclusion300 decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.6%inclusion262 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.6%inclusion192 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.3%inclusion183 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
31%inclusion1.07K decks3.45K decks
30%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
26%inclusion906 decks3.45K decks
26%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
25%inclusion738 decks3K decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion740 decks3.45K decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
20%inclusion690 decks3.45K decks
20%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion592 decks3.45K decks
16%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion336 decks1.98K decks
12%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion581 decks3.45K decks
14%synergy
Fight Rigging
15%inclusion531 decks3.45K decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion503 decks3.45K decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
12%inclusion411 decks3.45K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion393 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion343 decks3.45K decks
9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.5%inclusion293 decks3.45K decks
1%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
8.1%inclusion280 decks3.45K decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.0%inclusion276 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
8.0%inclusion276 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
7.9%inclusion272 decks3.45K decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion255 decks3.45K decks
-9%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.3%inclusion251 decks3.45K decks
-4%synergy
Master Chef
7.0%inclusion240 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.0%inclusion206 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
6.0%inclusion206 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.6%inclusion195 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.5%inclusion191 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.4%inclusion177 decks3.29K decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion182 decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion482 decks3.45K decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
7.0%inclusion236 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.7%inclusion233 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion1.22K decks3.45K decks
28%synergy
Nesting Grounds
32%inclusion1.12K decks3.45K decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.05K decks3.45K decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion1.04K decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion875 decks3.45K decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion682 decks3.45K decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
17%inclusion602 decks3.45K decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion601 decks3.45K decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion518 decks3.45K decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion498 decks3.45K decks
13%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion385 decks3.45K decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion350 decks3.45K decks
-6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion331 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion256 decks3.45K decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.3%inclusion251 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion234 decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.6%inclusion229 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion192 decks3.45K decks
-6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.4%inclusion170 decks3.13K decks
-8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.2%inclusion178 decks3.45K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion2.81K decks3.45K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion2.40K decks3.45K decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion620 decks3.45K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion505 decks3.45K decks
0%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion486 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion473 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion452 decks3.45K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion425 decks3.45K decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion391 decks3.45K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion369 decks3.45K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion336 decks3.45K decks
3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.9%inclusion273 decks3.45K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion251 decks3.45K decks
0%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.9%inclusion238 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.3%inclusion216 decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.0%inclusion75 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.5%inclusion190 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion3.33K decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion3.32K decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion3.30K decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.10K decks3.45K decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion1.97K decks3.45K decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
57%inclusion1.96K decks3.45K decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
45%inclusion1.55K decks3.45K decks
-1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
44%inclusion1.54K decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
44%inclusion1.52K decks3.45K decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion1.47K decks3.45K decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion1.47K decks3.45K decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion1.41K decks3.45K decks
13%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
40%inclusion1.37K decks3.45K decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion1.32K decks3.45K decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion1.30K decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion1.28K decks3.45K decks
6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
35%inclusion1.20K decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion1.05K decks3.45K decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion1.04K decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion934 decks3.13K decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion984 decks3.45K decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion960 decks3.45K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion925 decks3.45K decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion916 decks3.45K decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion912 decks3.45K decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion776 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion758 decks3.45K decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion661 decks3.11K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion712 decks3.45K decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion697 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion686 decks3.45K decks
0%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion644 decks3.45K decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion631 decks3.45K decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion616 decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion602 decks3.45K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion597 decks3.45K decks
-1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion580 decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion578 decks3.45K decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion464 decks3.45K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion448 decks3.45K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion430 decks3.45K decks
-3%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion419 decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion413 decks3.45K decks
-2%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion383 decks3.45K decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion360 decks3.45K decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion348 decks3.45K decks
-4%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion348 decks3.45K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion332 decks3.45K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
9.1%inclusion314 decks3.45K decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Wood
8.8%inclusion303 decks3.45K decks
-2%synergy