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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Glen Elendra Guardian
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Loch Mare
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Dread Tiller
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Chomping Changeling
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master Biomancer
58%inclusion329 decks566 decks
55%synergy
Generous Patron
53%inclusion298 decks566 decks
52%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
53%inclusion302 decks566 decks
49%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion285 decks566 decks
43%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
44%inclusion247 decks566 decks
43%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion226 decks566 decks
38%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
38%inclusion216 decks566 decks
37%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
37%inclusion210 decks566 decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
40%inclusion224 decks566 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
36%inclusion206 decks566 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
61%inclusion347 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion262 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion243 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion224 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion218 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Evolution Sage
37%inclusion211 decks566 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion194 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion189 decks566 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion187 decks566 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion184 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion169 decks566 decks
28%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
28%inclusion159 decks566 decks
27%synergy
Spark Double
28%inclusion159 decks566 decks
24%synergy
Fathom Mage
28%inclusion158 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Invisible Stalker
27%inclusion155 decks566 decks
24%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
27%inclusion154 decks566 decks
25%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion153 decks566 decks
24%synergy
Necroskitter
27%inclusion151 decks566 decks
26%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
24%inclusion107 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
24%inclusion135 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Obelisk Spider
24%inclusion134 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
23%inclusion104 decks443 decks
23%synergy
Vashta Nerada
23%inclusion130 decks566 decks
22%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
23%inclusion130 decks566 decks
22%synergy
Cankerbloom
22%inclusion122 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Clever Impersonator
22%inclusion122 decks566 decks
19%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
21%inclusion121 decks566 decks
19%synergy
Spawnwrithe
21%inclusion117 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
21%inclusion117 decks566 decks
19%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
20%inclusion114 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion109 decks566 decks
-4%synergy
Altered Ego
18%inclusion103 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion91 decks509 decks
14%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
18%inclusion101 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Scute Swarm
18%inclusion100 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Biophagus
17%inclusion97 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion96 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Flux Channeler
17%inclusion96 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion95 decks566 decks
-13%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
16%inclusion93 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Evil Twin
16%inclusion93 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Undercover Operative
16%inclusion91 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Viridian Joiner
16%inclusion91 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Devoted Druid
16%inclusion90 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion89 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
15%inclusion86 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion78 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
15%inclusion83 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Viral Drake
14%inclusion80 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Guardian
14%inclusion78 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion78 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
13%inclusion60 decks446 decks
12%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
13%inclusion76 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
13%inclusion75 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Constable
13%inclusion74 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
12%inclusion70 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion59 decks479 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Observer
12%inclusion67 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion66 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
31%inclusion176 decks566 decks
-4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
31%inclusion174 decks566 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion154 decks518 decks
22%synergy
Putrefy
26%inclusion145 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Call
23%inclusion131 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
23%inclusion130 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion126 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion111 decks566 decks
17%synergy
Grim Affliction
19%inclusion108 decks566 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion105 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Atomize
18%inclusion103 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion103 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Sultai Charm
16%inclusion92 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion89 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
16%inclusion88 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion82 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion76 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
13%inclusion75 decks566 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion72 decks566 decks
-9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion69 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Infectious Bite
11%inclusion63 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Vraska's Fall
11%inclusion62 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion61 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
10%inclusion59 decks566 decks
0%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion58 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion55 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
9.2%inclusion52 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.3%inclusion47 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.1%inclusion46 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
7.2%inclusion41 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.2%inclusion41 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
7.1%inclusion40 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.7%inclusion38 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
6.2%inclusion35 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.0%inclusion34 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Serum Snare
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Deathsprout
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Radstorm
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.7%inclusion32 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion32 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
5.5%inclusion31 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
5.3%inclusion30 decks566 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
-2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
5.1%inclusion29 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
22%inclusion127 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
21%inclusion121 decks566 decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
19%inclusion106 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Drown in Ichor
19%inclusion105 decks566 decks
17%synergy
Contentious Plan
16%inclusion90 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Villainous Wealth
15%inclusion85 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion80 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion76 decks566 decks
-5%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion74 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Thirsting Roots
12%inclusion66 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion55 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.7%inclusion49 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.7%inclusion49 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.5%inclusion48 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Neoform
8.0%inclusion45 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Persist
7.8%inclusion44 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Expand the Sphere
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
6.4%inclusion36 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Smell Fear
6.4%inclusion36 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
6.2%inclusion35 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
-17%synergy
Casualties of War
5.5%inclusion31 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.3%inclusion30 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
27%inclusion155 decks566 decks
24%synergy
Contagion Engine
20%inclusion113 decks566 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion89 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion78 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion64 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion54 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
9.2%inclusion52 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.0%inclusion45 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Mimic Vat
6.9%inclusion39 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.4%inclusion36 decks566 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
6.2%inclusion35 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.0%inclusion34 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
26%inclusion146 decks566 decks
25%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
23%inclusion130 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Hadana's Climb
22%inclusion125 decks566 decks
21%synergy
Fight Rigging
19%inclusion107 decks566 decks
18%synergy
Inexorable Tide
19%inclusion105 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
17%inclusion84 decks485 decks
13%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion97 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
15%inclusion87 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
13%inclusion76 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
13%inclusion76 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Primal Empathy
13%inclusion76 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion68 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Master Chef
10%inclusion58 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
8.5%inclusion48 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion47 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.0%inclusion45 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.1%inclusion40 decks566 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.7%inclusion38 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.0%inclusion33 decks552 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
5.1%inclusion29 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
13%inclusion71 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion61 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion186 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Grounds
31%inclusion173 decks566 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion168 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
24%inclusion135 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion118 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion97 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
15%inclusion83 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion66 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion66 decks566 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.1%inclusion46 decks566 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion40 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.9%inclusion39 decks566 decks
-15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.0%inclusion34 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Grasping Dunes
5.3%inclusion30 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion29 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion439 decks566 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion395 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion114 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Signet
16%inclusion93 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion88 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion84 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion81 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion79 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion77 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion64 decks566 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.4%inclusion53 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
9.0%inclusion51 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion47 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.3%inclusion47 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion31 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.1%inclusion29 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion554 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion552 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion550 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion508 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion350 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Opulent Palace
61%inclusion344 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion257 decks566 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion242 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
41%inclusion230 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion229 decks566 decks
-6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
38%inclusion214 decks566 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion199 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Zagoth Triome
32%inclusion179 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
31%inclusion178 decks566 decks
-15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion176 decks566 decks
-15%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion154 decks518 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion164 decks566 decks
-16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion163 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
28%inclusion157 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion156 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
27%inclusion151 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion151 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion147 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25%inclusion129 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion139 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion125 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion122 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion121 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion119 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion118 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion116 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion112 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion110 decks566 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion107 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion104 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion101 decks566 decks
-17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion96 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion93 decks566 decks
-19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion91 decks566 decks
-19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion84 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion77 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
13%inclusion76 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion64 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Wood
11%inclusion62 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion61 decks566 decks
-5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion55 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
10%inclusion55 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion54 decks566 decks
-9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
9.4%inclusion53 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
9.0%inclusion51 decks566 decks
8%synergy