Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dread Tiller
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Gathering Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Grave Venerations
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Aberrant Return
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
56%inclusion188 decks335 decks
55%synergy
Necroskitter
53%inclusion176 decks335 decks
52%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
52%inclusion173 decks335 decks
51%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
50%inclusion167 decks335 decks
49%synergy
The Great Henge
50%inclusion168 decks335 decks
44%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
45%inclusion151 decks335 decks
43%synergy
Master Biomancer
45%inclusion150 decks335 decks
41%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
40%inclusion133 decks334 decks
39%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
40%inclusion133 decks335 decks
37%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
43%inclusion144 decks335 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
49%inclusion165 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
48%inclusion162 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion159 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion159 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion155 decks335 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion147 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion130 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
38%inclusion127 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Spark Double
37%inclusion124 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion120 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion165 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion137 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion127 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion111 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion86 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion80 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
16%inclusion53 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion41 decks335 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Biophagus
34%inclusion114 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Evolution Sage
34%inclusion113 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
32%inclusion81 decks257 decks
31%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
30%inclusion100 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion98 decks335 decks
28%synergy
Thrummingbird
29%inclusion98 decks335 decks
22%synergy
Obelisk Spider
29%inclusion98 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
27%inclusion92 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Ouroboroid
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
27%inclusion90 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Clever Impersonator
26%inclusion86 decks335 decks
24%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion68 decks277 decks
20%synergy
Blighted Agent
24%inclusion82 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion81 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Incubation Druid
23%inclusion76 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
22%inclusion74 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
21%inclusion72 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Vashta Nerada
21%inclusion72 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
20%inclusion67 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
20%inclusion52 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Invisible Stalker
20%inclusion66 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
18%inclusion59 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
17%inclusion48 decks277 decks
17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion58 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Fathom Mage
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Scute Swarm
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Spawnwrithe
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Devoted Druid
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
16%inclusion47 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Evolution Witness
16%inclusion46 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
16%inclusion54 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Evil Twin
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15%inclusion51 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
-12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Altered Ego
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Cankerbloom
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Viridian Joiner
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Constable
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Viral Drake
12%inclusion41 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Undercover Operative
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Flux Channeler
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
12%inclusion39 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
36%inclusion120 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion115 decks335 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion112 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion88 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion88 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
25%inclusion71 decks285 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion66 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Atomize
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
18%inclusion60 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Grim Affliction
16%inclusion54 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion45 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion39 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Tear Asunder
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
2%synergy
See Double
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Negate
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
-8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorform
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
8.1%inclusion27 decks334 decks
3%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Radstorm
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Infectious Bite
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion94 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
24%inclusion81 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion74 decks335 decks
-16%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion74 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
20%inclusion68 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
19%inclusion64 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Drown in Ichor
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
-9%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Doppelgang
8.1%inclusion27 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Thirsting Roots
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Persist
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Quasiduplicate
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Incremental Blight
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima's Will
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
24%inclusion81 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion81 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Contagion Engine
24%inclusion80 decks335 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion79 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion58 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion41 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
35%inclusion116 decks335 decks
34%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
33%inclusion92 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
31%inclusion105 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
23%inclusion78 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Inexorable Tide
23%inclusion77 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18%inclusion60 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion51 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Fight Rigging
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Hadana's Climb
12%inclusion39 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
51%inclusion170 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion166 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion162 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion119 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Karn's Bastion
30%inclusion101 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion99 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Nesting Grounds
27%inclusion91 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion78 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion62 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Vesuva
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion287 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion242 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion68 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion57 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion39 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Bayou
95%inclusion317 decks335 decks
81%synergy
Tropical Island
94%inclusion315 decks335 decks
80%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion313 decks335 decks
80%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion307 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion306 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion301 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion299 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion274 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
81%inclusion270 decks335 decks
35%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion257 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
76%inclusion255 decks335 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion254 decks335 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
75%inclusion251 decks335 decks
40%synergy
Zagoth Triome
73%inclusion245 decks335 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion197 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
56%inclusion188 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
53%inclusion178 decks335 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion127 decks335 decks
-18%synergy
Opulent Palace
31%inclusion105 decks335 decks
-21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion101 decks335 decks
-16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion99 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
29%inclusion96 decks335 decks
-16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion89 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
25%inclusion71 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion83 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion73 decks334 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion70 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Underground Mortuary
20%inclusion68 decks334 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion65 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion63 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion62 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion62 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion62 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion62 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion61 decks334 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion60 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion58 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion53 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
-17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
-24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion41 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion41 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
-7%synergy