Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Budget Core

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
Old-Growth Educator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master Biomancer
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Contagion Clasp
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Plague Stinger
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Thrummingbird
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Sultai Charm
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Fertilid
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Blighted Agent
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Fathom Mage
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Evolution Sage
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Invisible Stalker
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Cankerbloom
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Obelisk Spider
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Spawnwrithe
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Generous Patron
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Flux Channeler
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Guardian
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Observer
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Spinebiter
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Blight Mamba
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Viridian Joiner
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Incubation Druid
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Ichor Rats
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Experiment Kraj
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Rot Wolf
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Trygon Predator
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Clone
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Biovisionary
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Undercover Operative
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Altered Ego
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Glistener Elf
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Zameck Guildmage
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Coiling Oracle
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Devoted Druid
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Jackal, Genius Geneticist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Stunt Double
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Grim Affliction
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Call
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Wild Unraveling
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Reject Imperfection
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Infectious Bite
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Vraska's Fall
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-25%synergy
Steady Progress
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Serum Snare
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Essence Capture
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Splendid Agony
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Swift Demise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ooze Spill
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pain 101
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorform
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Strike
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Gift of the Viper
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Return to Nature
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Murder
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Planar Incision
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Fertilid's Favor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Double Major
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
See Double
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Virulent Wound
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Supplant Form
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Blood Curdle
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Invigorate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Feign Death
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Contentious Plan
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Thirsting Roots
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Expand the Sphere
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-29%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Courage in Crisis
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Urban Evolution
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Villainous Wealth
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Quasiduplicate
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Smell Fear
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Explore
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Gaze of Granite
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
New Generation's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cowabunga!
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shredder's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lessons from Life
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Give // Take
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima's Will
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Vat Emergence
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Identity
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Impede Momentum
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Stealth Mission
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Artful Dodge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Many Partings
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Planewide Celebration
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Turtle Van
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mimic Vat
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ecologist's Terrarium
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Primal Empathy
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Master Chef
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Fight Rigging
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Clone Saga
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Retro-Mutation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Does Machines
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ninja Teen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Noggle the Mind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Roaring Earth
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Nesting Grounds
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Northampton Farm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grasping Dunes
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
The Monumental Facade
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Factory
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pool
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
-28%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-25%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Golgari Signet
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sultai Banner
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Opulent Palace
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malady
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Thornwood Falls
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Simic Guildgate
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-33%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Viridescent Bog
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Meditation Pools
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Foul Orchard
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-37%synergy
Flooded Grove
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Mutant Town
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Illegitimate Business
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Treno, Dark City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vivid Creek
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Vivid Grove
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Mire
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy