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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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Koh, the Face Stealer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
4.3%inclusion4 decks93 decks
4%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ember Island Production
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mutable Explorer
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master Biomancer
59%inclusion343 decks582 decks
55%synergy
Generous Patron
54%inclusion313 decks582 decks
53%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
54%inclusion315 decks582 decks
49%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
46%inclusion266 decks582 decks
45%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
51%inclusion294 decks582 decks
43%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion241 decks582 decks
40%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
40%inclusion231 decks582 decks
38%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
38%inclusion224 decks582 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
39%inclusion226 decks582 decks
35%synergy
Karn's Bastion
38%inclusion220 decks582 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
60%inclusion350 decks582 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion260 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion252 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion232 decks582 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Sage
38%inclusion224 decks582 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion222 decks582 decks
10%synergy
Thrummingbird
34%inclusion197 decks582 decks
27%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
34%inclusion195 decks582 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion194 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion188 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion175 decks582 decks
28%synergy
Fathom Mage
29%inclusion171 decks582 decks
25%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
29%inclusion170 decks582 decks
29%synergy
Spark Double
29%inclusion170 decks582 decks
25%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
28%inclusion164 decks582 decks
26%synergy
Necroskitter
28%inclusion162 decks582 decks
27%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion160 decks582 decks
24%synergy
Invisible Stalker
27%inclusion157 decks582 decks
23%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
26%inclusion107 decks413 decks
25%synergy
Obelisk Spider
25%inclusion147 decks582 decks
25%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
25%inclusion138 decks563 decks
24%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
24%inclusion139 decks582 decks
23%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
24%inclusion99 decks417 decks
20%synergy
Vashta Nerada
23%inclusion136 decks582 decks
22%synergy
Clever Impersonator
22%inclusion127 decks582 decks
20%synergy
Cankerbloom
21%inclusion125 decks582 decks
15%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
21%inclusion125 decks582 decks
18%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
21%inclusion123 decks582 decks
20%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
21%inclusion122 decks582 decks
21%synergy
Spawnwrithe
20%inclusion115 decks582 decks
19%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion113 decks582 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion111 decks582 decks
-5%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
19%inclusion89 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
18%inclusion107 decks582 decks
15%synergy
Biophagus
17%inclusion101 decks582 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion101 decks582 decks
15%synergy
Scute Swarm
17%inclusion101 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Devoted Druid
17%inclusion100 decks582 decks
15%synergy
Evil Twin
17%inclusion100 decks582 decks
17%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
17%inclusion99 decks582 decks
13%synergy
Undercover Operative
17%inclusion97 decks582 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion96 decks582 decks
-14%synergy
Flux Channeler
16%inclusion95 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Viridian Joiner
16%inclusion93 decks582 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Witness
16%inclusion78 decks489 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion90 decks582 decks
11%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
15%inclusion90 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Viral Drake
15%inclusion87 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
15%inclusion62 decks416 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Guardian
15%inclusion85 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Plague Stinger
14%inclusion84 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion82 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
14%inclusion79 decks582 decks
12%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
14%inclusion79 decks582 decks
13%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
13%inclusion28 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion75 decks582 decks
11%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
13%inclusion74 decks582 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion56 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Ouroboroid
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Constable
12%inclusion70 decks582 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
31%inclusion182 decks582 decks
-4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion177 decks582 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion148 decks489 decks
22%synergy
Putrefy
27%inclusion155 decks582 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Call
24%inclusion137 decks582 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
23%inclusion134 decks582 decks
20%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion125 decks582 decks
4%synergy
Grim Affliction
20%inclusion116 decks582 decks
19%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion114 decks582 decks
17%synergy
Atomize
19%inclusion101 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion105 decks582 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion101 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Sultai Charm
16%inclusion95 decks582 decks
10%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
16%inclusion91 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
15%inclusion86 decks582 decks
10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion77 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion83 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion76 decks563 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion75 decks582 decks
-7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion72 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Vraska's Fall
12%inclusion67 decks582 decks
10%synergy
Infectious Bite
11%inclusion66 decks582 decks
10%synergy
See Double
11%inclusion62 decks582 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion62 decks582 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion62 decks582 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion57 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion56 decks582 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.8%inclusion51 decks582 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.1%inclusion47 decks582 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
8.1%inclusion47 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
7.9%inclusion46 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
7.7%inclusion45 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.6%inclusion44 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.6%inclusion44 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Deathsprout
6.9%inclusion40 decks582 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion37 decks582 decks
2%synergy
Steady Progress
6.4%inclusion37 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion36 decks582 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.0%inclusion35 decks582 decks
1%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
6.0%inclusion35 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.0%inclusion35 decks582 decks
4%synergy
Radstorm
5.8%inclusion34 decks582 decks
-1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.7%inclusion33 decks582 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
5.7%inclusion33 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
5.5%inclusion32 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.2%inclusion30 decks582 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
23%inclusion134 decks582 decks
-1%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
23%inclusion131 decks582 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Ichor
19%inclusion109 decks582 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion107 decks582 decks
16%synergy
Villainous Wealth
16%inclusion93 decks582 decks
-2%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion88 decks582 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion80 decks582 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion80 decks582 decks
12%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion77 decks582 decks
12%synergy
Thirsting Roots
12%inclusion71 decks582 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion56 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.8%inclusion51 decks582 decks
8%synergy
Persist
8.2%inclusion48 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.2%inclusion48 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
8.2%inclusion48 decks582 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.2%inclusion48 decks582 decks
-1%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.9%inclusion46 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.7%inclusion45 decks582 decks
-7%synergy
Expand the Sphere
7.6%inclusion44 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.2%inclusion42 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
7.0%inclusion41 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
6.7%inclusion39 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Smell Fear
6.4%inclusion37 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.2%inclusion36 decks582 decks
-16%synergy
Casualties of War
5.8%inclusion34 decks582 decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.7%inclusion33 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.7%inclusion33 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.5%inclusion32 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
5.2%inclusion30 decks582 decks
3%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
5.2%inclusion30 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
29%inclusion167 decks582 decks
25%synergy
Contagion Engine
21%inclusion122 decks582 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion99 decks582 decks
-6%synergy
The Great Henge
15%inclusion85 decks582 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion69 decks582 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion58 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
10%inclusion58 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.2%inclusion48 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Mimic Vat
7.0%inclusion41 decks582 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
6.7%inclusion39 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.5%inclusion38 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.2%inclusion36 decks582 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
5.7%inclusion33 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
28%inclusion162 decks582 decks
27%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
24%inclusion139 decks582 decks
23%synergy
Hadana's Climb
23%inclusion132 decks582 decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
19%inclusion111 decks582 decks
10%synergy
Fight Rigging
19%inclusion108 decks582 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion83 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
18%inclusion105 decks582 decks
13%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion37 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
16%inclusion94 decks582 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
15%inclusion88 decks582 decks
15%synergy
Primal Empathy
14%inclusion84 decks582 decks
13%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
14%inclusion81 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion73 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
10%inclusion60 decks582 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
9.1%inclusion53 decks582 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormade
8.1%inclusion47 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.6%inclusion44 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.6%inclusion44 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.7%inclusion39 decks582 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.5%inclusion38 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
6.5%inclusion38 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.4%inclusion37 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
6.4%inclusion37 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.1%inclusion32 decks523 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
5.5%inclusion32 decks582 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion72 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
12%inclusion69 decks582 decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
6.1%inclusion33 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion197 decks582 decks
16%synergy
Nesting Grounds
31%inclusion180 decks582 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion167 decks582 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
24%inclusion137 decks582 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion124 decks582 decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
18%inclusion106 decks582 decks
17%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
15%inclusion88 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion73 decks582 decks
-7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion69 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.2%inclusion48 decks582 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion39 decks582 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.2%inclusion36 decks582 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion33 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.5%inclusion32 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion450 decks582 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion406 decks582 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion120 decks582 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Signet
17%inclusion100 decks582 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion94 decks582 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion88 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion87 decks582 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion81 decks582 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion79 decks582 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
12%inclusion68 decks582 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion57 decks582 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
9.5%inclusion55 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion53 decks582 decks
2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.9%inclusion52 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.7%inclusion45 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.5%inclusion32 decks582 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion30 decks582 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion569 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion567 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion565 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion525 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Opulent Palace
62%inclusion360 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion351 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion261 decks582 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
42%inclusion246 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion234 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion221 decks582 decks
-8%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
36%inclusion212 decks582 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion205 decks582 decks
8%synergy
Zagoth Triome
34%inclusion199 decks582 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
32%inclusion185 decks582 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion178 decks582 decks
-15%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion148 decks489 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion172 decks582 decks
-15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion171 decks582 decks
-3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
28%inclusion165 decks582 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion155 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion154 decks582 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion154 decks582 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion147 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion143 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion115 decks479 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion124 decks582 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion123 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion123 decks582 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion120 decks582 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion119 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion118 decks582 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion115 decks582 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion112 decks582 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion110 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion108 decks582 decks
-16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion104 decks582 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion101 decks582 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion99 decks582 decks
-17%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion98 decks582 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion86 decks582 decks
1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
12%inclusion71 decks582 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion70 decks582 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion65 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Wood
11%inclusion62 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion60 decks582 decks
-5%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
10%inclusion56 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.5%inclusion55 decks582 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.2%inclusion52 decks563 decks
-10%synergy
Jungle Hollow
9.1%inclusion53 decks582 decks
2%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.8%inclusion51 decks582 decks
4%synergy