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
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Loch Mare
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
55%inclusion191 decks349 decks
54%synergy
Necroskitter
54%inclusion187 decks349 decks
53%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
53%inclusion185 decks349 decks
52%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
52%inclusion182 decks349 decks
52%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
46%inclusion160 decks349 decks
44%synergy
The Great Henge
50%inclusion174 decks349 decks
44%synergy
Master Biomancer
45%inclusion156 decks349 decks
41%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
41%inclusion143 decks349 decks
40%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
40%inclusion141 decks349 decks
37%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
36%inclusion124 decks349 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
50%inclusion175 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion168 decks349 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion166 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
48%inclusion166 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
47%inclusion164 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion151 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
42%inclusion147 decks349 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion136 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
39%inclusion135 decks349 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion128 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion172 decks349 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion142 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion133 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion117 decks349 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion89 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion83 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
18%inclusion62 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Spark Double
35%inclusion122 decks349 decks
31%synergy
Evolution Sage
34%inclusion119 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Biophagus
34%inclusion117 decks349 decks
32%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
33%inclusion93 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Obelisk Spider
31%inclusion107 decks349 decks
30%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
30%inclusion106 decks349 decks
29%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
30%inclusion105 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
29%inclusion102 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
27%inclusion94 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
27%inclusion93 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Ouroboroid
26%inclusion38 decks147 decks
24%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion74 decks299 decks
20%synergy
Clever Impersonator
25%inclusion86 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Blighted Agent
24%inclusion83 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion81 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Incubation Druid
21%inclusion75 decks349 decks
18%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
21%inclusion59 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
21%inclusion73 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Vashta Nerada
21%inclusion72 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
21%inclusion72 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
20%inclusion69 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Invisible Stalker
19%inclusion68 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
19%inclusion56 decks299 decks
18%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
18%inclusion63 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion61 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
17%inclusion52 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Scute Swarm
17%inclusion58 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion58 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Fathom Mage
16%inclusion57 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
16%inclusion56 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Spawnwrithe
16%inclusion56 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Devoted Druid
15%inclusion54 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion47 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Evil Twin
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Cankerbloom
15%inclusion51 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
-12%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Altered Ego
13%inclusion46 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Viridian Joiner
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion42 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Viral Drake
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Undercover Operative
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Constable
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
36%inclusion125 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion119 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion95 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion94 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
25%inclusion77 decks307 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion71 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Atomize
19%inclusion67 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion62 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion61 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Putrefy
17%inclusion60 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Affliction
16%inclusion57 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion46 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion45 decks349 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion39 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Experimental Augury
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Tear Asunder
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
2%synergy
See Double
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Radstorm
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Infectious Bite
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion125 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion106 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion85 decks349 decks
-13%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
24%inclusion85 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion75 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
20%inclusion71 decks349 decks
18%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
19%inclusion67 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion45 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Drown in Ichor
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Culling Ritual
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
-4%synergy
Neoform
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
-9%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Doppelgang
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Thirsting Roots
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Persist
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Incremental Blight
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Quasiduplicate
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Aberrant Return
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Clone Legion
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion87 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Contagion Clasp
24%inclusion85 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Contagion Engine
24%inclusion83 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion83 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion51 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Box
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion45 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion38 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
33%inclusion98 decks299 decks
29%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
31%inclusion108 decks349 decks
31%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
24%inclusion84 decks349 decks
24%synergy
Inexorable Tide
23%inclusion81 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Fight Rigging
13%inclusion45 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion182 decks349 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
52%inclusion180 decks349 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion169 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion123 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion107 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
30%inclusion105 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Nesting Grounds
27%inclusion94 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion92 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion80 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion65 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion51 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.4%inclusion29 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Vesuva
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion299 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion259 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion73 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion55 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
15%inclusion54 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion51 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion38 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
93%inclusion324 decks349 decks
79%synergy
Bayou
93%inclusion324 decks349 decks
79%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion322 decks349 decks
79%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion320 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion319 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion313 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion312 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion281 decks349 decks
34%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
80%inclusion278 decks349 decks
33%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion265 decks349 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion263 decks349 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion262 decks349 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
74%inclusion257 decks349 decks
38%synergy
Zagoth Triome
73%inclusion254 decks349 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion206 decks349 decks
28%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
57%inclusion199 decks349 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion189 decks349 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion142 decks349 decks
-15%synergy
Opulent Palace
32%inclusion110 decks349 decks
-21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion107 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion105 decks349 decks
-17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
28%inclusion99 decks349 decks
-17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion93 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion88 decks349 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
25%inclusion77 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion87 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion75 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion71 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Underground Mortuary
20%inclusion71 decks349 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion66 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion65 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion65 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion63 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion62 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion61 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion61 decks349 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion58 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion56 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
-17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
-23%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion46 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion39 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
-9%synergy