Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Expensive

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
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Pensive Professor
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
56%inclusion206 decks368 decks
55%synergy
Necroskitter
54%inclusion199 decks368 decks
54%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
52%inclusion193 decks368 decks
52%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
52%inclusion191 decks368 decks
51%synergy
The Great Henge
51%inclusion187 decks368 decks
45%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
45%inclusion167 decks368 decks
44%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
40%inclusion148 decks368 decks
40%synergy
Master Biomancer
43%inclusion157 decks368 decks
40%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
40%inclusion147 decks368 decks
37%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
36%inclusion122 decks337 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
54%inclusion198 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion181 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
48%inclusion176 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion175 decks368 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion173 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
42%inclusion156 decks368 decks
35%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion155 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
40%inclusion146 decks368 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion139 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion136 decks368 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion166 decks368 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion145 decks368 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion141 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion125 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion90 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion89 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion64 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Spark Double
35%inclusion130 decks368 decks
31%synergy
Biophagus
35%inclusion128 decks368 decks
33%synergy
Evolution Sage
34%inclusion125 decks368 decks
26%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
32%inclusion118 decks368 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
31%inclusion114 decks368 decks
25%synergy
Obelisk Spider
30%inclusion110 decks368 decks
30%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion106 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
27%inclusion100 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Ouroboroid
27%inclusion57 decks211 decks
25%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
27%inclusion98 decks368 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion91 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion90 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Clever Impersonator
24%inclusion90 decks368 decks
22%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
23%inclusion79 decks341 decks
20%synergy
Blighted Agent
23%inclusion84 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Dread Tiller
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Incubation Druid
22%inclusion82 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
22%inclusion82 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Vashta Nerada
21%inclusion79 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Invisible Stalker
21%inclusion78 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
20%inclusion74 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
19%inclusion69 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion68 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
18%inclusion66 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Fathom Mage
18%inclusion65 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Scute Swarm
17%inclusion64 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
17%inclusion62 decks366 decks
13%synergy
Evil Twin
16%inclusion60 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Spawnwrithe
15%inclusion57 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion55 decks366 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion52 decks368 decks
-12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
14%inclusion50 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion50 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
14%inclusion50 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Viridian Joiner
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Undercover Operative
13%inclusion46 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Cankerbloom
13%inclusion46 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Devoted Druid
13%inclusion46 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Constable
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Altered Ego
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
-4%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
37%inclusion136 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion128 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion107 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
27%inclusion99 decks366 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion93 decks368 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion82 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Atomize
20%inclusion75 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion67 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion65 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Grim Affliction
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Putrefy
17%inclusion62 decks368 decks
-7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
16%inclusion58 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion54 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion49 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion48 decks366 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Abrupt Decay
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Experimental Augury
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Double Major
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion38 decks368 decks
-7%synergy
Tear Asunder
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion32 decks366 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.6%inclusion28 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
See Double
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorform
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Radstorm
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Sultai Charm
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Infectious Bite
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion134 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion114 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion91 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion88 decks368 decks
-13%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
23%inclusion85 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
20%inclusion72 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion50 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Drown in Ichor
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
-5%synergy
Neoform
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Villainous Wealth
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
-9%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Thirsting Roots
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Quasiduplicate
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Persist
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Incremental Blight
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion96 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion93 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Clasp
24%inclusion88 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Contagion Engine
23%inclusion83 decks368 decks
21%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion62 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
15%inclusion55 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion54 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
36%inclusion131 decks368 decks
35%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
35%inclusion124 decks358 decks
30%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
31%inclusion115 decks368 decks
31%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
27%inclusion99 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Inexorable Tide
24%inclusion87 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion61 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Fight Rigging
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormade
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
-6%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
-6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion186 decks368 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion185 decks368 decks
31%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion178 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion134 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion117 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
31%inclusion114 decks368 decks
25%synergy
Nesting Grounds
27%inclusion98 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion96 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion81 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion64 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion55 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion40 decks366 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion38 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion37 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Vesuva
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion317 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion272 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion81 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion59 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion59 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion55 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion37 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
92%inclusion338 decks368 decks
78%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion337 decks368 decks
78%synergy
Bayou
92%inclusion337 decks368 decks
78%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion335 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion334 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Island
90%inclusion332 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion329 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion297 decks368 decks
34%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
80%inclusion296 decks368 decks
33%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion282 decks368 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion272 decks368 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
74%inclusion271 decks368 decks
39%synergy
Zagoth Triome
73%inclusion268 decks368 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion268 decks368 decks
37%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion214 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
57%inclusion209 decks368 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion200 decks368 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion146 decks368 decks
-16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion112 decks368 decks
-17%synergy
Opulent Palace
30%inclusion111 decks368 decks
-22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion110 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
28%inclusion103 decks368 decks
-18%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
27%inclusion99 decks366 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion96 decks368 decks
-7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion93 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion92 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
24%inclusion89 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
23%inclusion84 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion79 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion77 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion74 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion72 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion70 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion69 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion68 decks368 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion68 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion66 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion57 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
15%inclusion55 decks368 decks
-17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
-23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion48 decks366 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion48 decks368 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
-10%synergy