Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Core -1/-1 Counters

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
Pensive Professor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Generous Patron
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Master Biomancer
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Invisible Stalker
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Obelisk Spider
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Fathom Mage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Necroskitter
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Spawnwrithe
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Evolution Sage
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Vashta Nerada
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Spark Double
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Biophagus
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Clever Impersonator
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Evolution Witness
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
The Mimeoplasm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Devoted Druid
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Elusive Otter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Constable
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Evil Twin
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Ouroboroid
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Guardian
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Undercover Operative
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sludge Monster
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Willbreaker
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Viridian Joiner
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Soul Diviner
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Putrefy
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Atomize
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Inspiring Call
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Experimental Augury
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Grim Affliction
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Double Major
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Tear Asunder
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Gift
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
See Double
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Moment's Peace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Blight Rot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Auroral Procession
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Not of This World
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Infectious Bite
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Simic Charm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Drown in Ichor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Villainous Wealth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Season of Gathering
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Gaze of Granite
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Reunion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Clone Legion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Engine
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Mirror Box
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Hadana's Climb
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Fight Rigging
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Primal Empathy
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Grasping Dunes
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Opulent Palace
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Zagoth Triome
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Viridescent Bog
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy