Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Expensive 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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dina's Guidance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Pensive Professor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nexus Mentality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
58%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
46%synergy
The Great Henge
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Master Biomancer
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Necroskitter
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Incubation Druid
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Biophagus
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Evolution Sage
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Evolution Witness
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Vashta Nerada
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Fathom Mage
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Invisible Stalker
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Scute Swarm
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Clever Impersonator
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Obelisk Spider
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Blighted Agent
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Dread Tiller
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Auton Soldier
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Constable
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Compy Swarm
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Flux Channeler
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Cankerbloom
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Railway Brawler
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Guardian
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Call
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Tear Asunder
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Atomize
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
See Double
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Putrefy
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Strike
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Bite
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Essence Capture
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Blight Rot
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Double Major
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Persist
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Darkness Descends
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-26%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Neoform
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Season of Gathering
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Doppelgang
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Drown in Ichor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Villainous Wealth
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Open the Way
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Regrowth
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Quasiduplicate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Thirsting Roots
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Aberrant Return
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Spry and Mighty
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Temur
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Contagion Clasp
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Contagion Engine
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mimic Vat
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blowfly Infestation
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Fight Rigging
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Branching Evolution
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Mirrormade
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Communal Brewing
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Endless Evil
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Call of the Ring
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Puca's Covenant
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, the Ringleader
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Nesting Grounds
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Thespian's Stage
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Zagoth Triome
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Tropical Island
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Bayou
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Underground Sea
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Hedge Maze
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Opulent Palace
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Deathcap Glade
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Mire
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Wastewood Verge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy