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
Hidden Hideout
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lessons from Life
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Donatello, Rad Scientist
0.7%inclusion1 decks141 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
56%inclusion200 decks359 decks
55%synergy
Necroskitter
55%inclusion197 decks359 decks
54%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
53%inclusion192 decks359 decks
53%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
53%inclusion191 decks359 decks
52%synergy
The Great Henge
50%inclusion181 decks359 decks
45%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
46%inclusion166 decks359 decks
44%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
42%inclusion150 decks359 decks
41%synergy
Master Biomancer
43%inclusion156 decks359 decks
40%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
40%inclusion144 decks359 decks
37%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
37%inclusion133 decks359 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
53%inclusion189 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion179 decks359 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion173 decks359 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion172 decks359 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion164 decks359 decks
21%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
44%inclusion158 decks359 decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion152 decks359 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
40%inclusion144 decks359 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion139 decks359 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion131 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion164 decks359 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion135 decks359 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion134 decks359 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion120 decks359 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion86 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion83 decks359 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion60 decks359 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion48 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion44 decks359 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion33 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Persistent Constrictor
36%inclusion112 decks314 decks
35%synergy
Biophagus
35%inclusion126 decks359 decks
34%synergy
Evolution Sage
35%inclusion125 decks359 decks
27%synergy
Spark Double
35%inclusion124 decks359 decks
30%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
32%inclusion114 decks359 decks
25%synergy
Obelisk Spider
32%inclusion114 decks359 decks
31%synergy
Thrummingbird
31%inclusion112 decks359 decks
25%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
31%inclusion110 decks359 decks
29%synergy
Ouroboroid
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
28%inclusion99 decks359 decks
27%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
27%inclusion96 decks359 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion86 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Blighted Agent
25%inclusion88 decks359 decks
23%synergy
Clever Impersonator
24%inclusion87 decks359 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion86 decks359 decks
20%synergy
Dread Tiller
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
23%inclusion74 decks318 decks
20%synergy
Incubation Druid
22%inclusion80 decks359 decks
19%synergy
Vashta Nerada
22%inclusion78 decks359 decks
21%synergy
Invisible Stalker
21%inclusion76 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion72 decks359 decks
18%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
20%inclusion71 decks359 decks
19%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
19%inclusion70 decks359 decks
16%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
18%inclusion66 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion65 decks359 decks
8%synergy
Scute Swarm
18%inclusion63 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Fathom Mage
17%inclusion62 decks359 decks
13%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
17%inclusion61 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Spawnwrithe
16%inclusion59 decks359 decks
16%synergy
Evil Twin
16%inclusion58 decks359 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion58 decks359 decks
14%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15%inclusion53 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion51 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
14%inclusion51 decks359 decks
12%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion50 decks359 decks
14%synergy
Devoted Druid
13%inclusion48 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Cankerbloom
13%inclusion48 decks359 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion47 decks359 decks
-13%synergy
Viridian Joiner
13%inclusion47 decks359 decks
13%synergy
Altered Ego
13%inclusion46 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Undercover Operative
13%inclusion45 decks359 decks
12%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
13%inclusion45 decks359 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Constable
12%inclusion44 decks359 decks
12%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
12%inclusion43 decks359 decks
-4%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion42 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
36%inclusion130 decks359 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion129 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion103 decks359 decks
15%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
26%inclusion90 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion92 decks359 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion79 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Atomize
21%inclusion74 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Grim Affliction
18%inclusion64 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion63 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion60 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Putrefy
16%inclusion59 decks359 decks
-8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion54 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion49 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion45 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion44 decks359 decks
-4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
12%inclusion43 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Call
12%inclusion43 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Experimental Augury
11%inclusion40 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion39 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion38 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion37 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion37 decks359 decks
-7%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion37 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion37 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Tear Asunder
10%inclusion35 decks359 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.5%inclusion34 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.2%inclusion33 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
8.1%inclusion29 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion29 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.8%inclusion28 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
7.5%inclusion27 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.2%inclusion26 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
7.0%inclusion25 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.0%inclusion25 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.7%inclusion24 decks359 decks
1%synergy
See Double
6.7%inclusion24 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Radstorm
6.7%inclusion24 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.4%inclusion23 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.4%inclusion23 decks359 decks
-1%synergy
Infectious Bite
6.1%inclusion22 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.1%inclusion22 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.6%inclusion20 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.6%inclusion20 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Sultai Charm
5.3%inclusion19 decks359 decks
-1%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
5.3%inclusion19 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion128 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion112 decks359 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion88 decks359 decks
-13%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion86 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
24%inclusion85 decks359 decks
20%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
20%inclusion71 decks359 decks
16%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion66 decks359 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion48 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion47 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Drown in Ichor
12%inclusion43 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion43 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion41 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion39 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Neoform
10%inclusion36 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Culling Ritual
10%inclusion35 decks359 decks
-4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.9%inclusion32 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.8%inclusion28 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
7.5%inclusion27 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
7.5%inclusion27 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Villainous Wealth
7.5%inclusion27 decks359 decks
-10%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.2%inclusion26 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Doppelgang
7.0%inclusion25 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Thirsting Roots
6.7%inclusion24 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Incremental Blight
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Persist
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion20 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Clone Legion
5.6%inclusion20 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Quasiduplicate
5.0%inclusion18 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
26%inclusion94 decks359 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion93 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion90 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Contagion Engine
24%inclusion87 decks359 decks
23%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion63 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion51 decks359 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Box
14%inclusion50 decks359 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion44 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion44 decks359 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion41 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.6%inclusion31 decks359 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.2%inclusion26 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion115 decks335 decks
30%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
32%inclusion116 decks359 decks
32%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
27%inclusion98 decks359 decks
27%synergy
Inexorable Tide
25%inclusion88 decks359 decks
16%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19%inclusion69 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion56 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Fight Rigging
13%inclusion46 decks359 decks
12%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion46 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion42 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
11%inclusion28 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion40 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
11%inclusion38 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
10%inclusion37 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion35 decks359 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion35 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
9.5%inclusion34 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
9.5%inclusion34 decks359 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormade
8.9%inclusion32 decks359 decks
8%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
8.6%inclusion31 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.6%inclusion31 decks359 decks
8%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.7%inclusion24 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.4%inclusion23 decks359 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
6.4%inclusion23 decks359 decks
-6%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.6%inclusion20 decks359 decks
-6%synergy
Wild Growth
5.0%inclusion18 decks359 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion51 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
5.3%inclusion19 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
52%inclusion186 decks359 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion185 decks359 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion174 decks359 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion131 decks359 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion116 decks359 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion112 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
28%inclusion100 decks359 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion92 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion81 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion67 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion54 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion39 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion38 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
11%inclusion38 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion37 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.2%inclusion33 decks359 decks
8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.6%inclusion31 decks359 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.8%inclusion28 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.2%inclusion26 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.3%inclusion19 decks359 decks
-1%synergy
Vesuva
5.3%inclusion19 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion307 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion261 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion79 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion57 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion57 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion53 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion40 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion38 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
9.5%inclusion34 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
9.2%inclusion33 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.9%inclusion32 decks359 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.6%inclusion31 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.4%inclusion30 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.1%inclusion29 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion24 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.7%inclusion24 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.4%inclusion23 decks359 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion23 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.1%inclusion22 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion20 decks359 decks
-2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.3%inclusion19 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
93%inclusion333 decks359 decks
79%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion331 decks359 decks
79%synergy
Bayou
92%inclusion330 decks359 decks
78%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion329 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion328 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion322 decks359 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion320 decks359 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
81%inclusion289 decks359 decks
34%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion288 decks359 decks
34%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion273 decks359 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion265 decks359 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
74%inclusion265 decks359 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
72%inclusion260 decks359 decks
37%synergy
Zagoth Triome
72%inclusion259 decks359 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion210 decks359 decks
27%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
56%inclusion202 decks359 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion193 decks359 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion144 decks359 decks
-16%synergy
Opulent Palace
31%inclusion111 decks359 decks
-21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion109 decks359 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion106 decks359 decks
-18%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
27%inclusion98 decks359 decks
-19%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
26%inclusion90 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion90 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion90 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion90 decks359 decks
-8%synergy
Hedge Maze
24%inclusion85 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
23%inclusion81 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion76 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion72 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion70 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion70 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion66 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion66 decks359 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion65 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion63 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion63 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion61 decks359 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion58 decks359 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion57 decks359 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
15%inclusion55 decks359 decks
-17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
15%inclusion54 decks359 decks
-23%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion47 decks359 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
12%inclusion44 decks359 decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion44 decks359 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion43 decks359 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion43 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion42 decks359 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion40 decks359 decks
1%synergy