Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Budget

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
Topiary Lecturer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Growth Curve
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Chase Inspiration
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master Biomancer
48%inclusion178 decks368 decks
45%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
46%inclusion170 decks368 decks
41%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
43%inclusion158 decks368 decks
36%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
36%inclusion133 decks368 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
38%inclusion140 decks368 decks
35%synergy
Thrummingbird
40%inclusion149 decks368 decks
34%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
35%inclusion127 decks368 decks
34%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
35%inclusion128 decks368 decks
33%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion116 decks368 decks
30%synergy
Contagion Clasp
30%inclusion112 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
48%inclusion178 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion169 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion122 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Putrefy
33%inclusion121 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Evolution Sage
30%inclusion110 decks368 decks
22%synergy
Blighted Agent
29%inclusion105 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
26%inclusion94 decks368 decks
25%synergy
Invisible Stalker
25%inclusion93 decks368 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion93 decks368 decks
-20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion92 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Wickerbough Elder
24%inclusion90 decks368 decks
24%synergy
Fathom Mage
24%inclusion88 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Cankerbloom
23%inclusion83 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Spawnwrithe
22%inclusion80 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Plague Stinger
21%inclusion78 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Loyal Guardian
20%inclusion75 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Generous Patron
20%inclusion75 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion73 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion69 decks368 decks
-4%synergy
Obelisk Spider
18%inclusion66 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
18%inclusion65 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Flux Channeler
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Evil Twin
16%inclusion59 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
16%inclusion53 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
16%inclusion58 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion54 decks366 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Observer
15%inclusion54 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Viridian Joiner
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
14%inclusion52 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion52 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Undercover Operative
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Fertilid
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Devoted Druid
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
13%inclusion48 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Blight Mamba
13%inclusion48 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion46 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
-4%synergy
Viral Drake
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Ichor Rats
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Glistener Elf
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Clone
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Vashta Nerada
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Dread Tiller
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
10%inclusion38 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Spinebiter
10%inclusion38 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Plague Myr
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Trygon Predator
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Copycrook
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Clever Impersonator
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Sultai Charm
24%inclusion88 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion87 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
23%inclusion86 decks368 decks
23%synergy
Experimental Augury
22%inclusion82 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
20%inclusion73 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Call
19%inclusion70 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion65 decks368 decks
-9%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion64 decks368 decks
-18%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
15%inclusion57 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Infectious Bite
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion48 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Vraska's Fall
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Reject Imperfection
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Steady Progress
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion42 decks366 decks
3%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
-28%synergy
Reality Shift
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Deathsprout
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
6%synergy
See Double
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Essence Capture
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Harrow
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Virulent Wound
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Ooze Spill
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Splendid Agony
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Double Major
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Unnatural Restoration
23%inclusion86 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Contentious Plan
22%inclusion81 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Drown in Ichor
21%inclusion79 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Thirsting Roots
18%inclusion68 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
15%inclusion55 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Villainous Wealth
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
-6%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Vat Emergence
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Expand the Sphere
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Smell Fear
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Aberrant Return
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Quasiduplicate
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Neoform
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima's Will
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
-21%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Identity
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Courage in Crisis
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Find // Finality
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Explore
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
5%synergy
New Generation's Technique
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Spread the Sickness
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Incremental Blight
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion80 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Mimic Vat
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Primal Empathy
24%inclusion87 decks368 decks
22%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
20%inclusion75 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
17%inclusion61 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Fight Rigging
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Master Chef
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Inexorable Tide
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
10%inclusion37 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion37 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion37 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Puca's Covenant
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Growth
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
-6%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion100 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Nesting Grounds
26%inclusion95 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
19%inclusion71 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
-11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
62%inclusion228 decks368 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion204 decks368 decks
-16%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion95 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Golgari Signet
21%inclusion77 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion64 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion59 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Sultai Banner
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
-10%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion364 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Island
99%inclusion364 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion364 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion274 decks368 decks
-16%synergy
Opulent Palace
60%inclusion220 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion206 decks368 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion176 decks368 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion169 decks368 decks
22%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion134 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
31%inclusion115 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
29%inclusion108 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
29%inclusion106 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
28%inclusion102 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
28%inclusion102 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27%inclusion101 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
27%inclusion100 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion97 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion95 decks368 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of Malady
25%inclusion91 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion79 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion76 decks368 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion75 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion74 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion72 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
19%inclusion71 decks368 decks
-27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion60 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion49 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion42 decks366 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Viridescent Bog
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Wood
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
-24%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
-21%synergy
Thriving Grove
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
7.6%inclusion28 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Tangled Islet
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
-10%synergy
Foul Orchard
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Stream
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Festering Thicket
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Isle
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
-3%synergy