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
Secret Invasion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pensive Professor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Germination Practicum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mind Roots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Generous Patron
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Master Biomancer
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Invisible Stalker
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Fathom Mage
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Spawnwrithe
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Necroskitter
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Biophagus
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Obelisk Spider
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Incubation Druid
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Vashta Nerada
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Evolution Sage
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Thrummingbird
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Clever Impersonator
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Evolution Witness
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
The Mimeoplasm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Scute Swarm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Devoted Druid
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Constable
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Evil Twin
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Guardian
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Undercover Operative
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Viridian Joiner
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Auton Soldier
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Elusive Otter
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Soul Diviner
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Cankerbloom
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Putrefy
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Atomize
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Call
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Double Major
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Experimental Augury
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Gift
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Grim Affliction
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Tear Asunder
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
See Double
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Not of This World
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Moment's Peace
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Blight Rot
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Replication
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Gathering
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Drown in Ichor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Aberrant Return
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Reunion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Applied Geometry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Growth Curve
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Clone Legion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
The Great Henge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Engine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Mirror Box
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Hadana's Climb
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Fight Rigging
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Inexorable Tide
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Primal Empathy
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Master Chef
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Hardened Scales
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Communal Brewing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Nesting Grounds
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Opulent Palace
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Viridescent Bog
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy