Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Infect

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blighted Agent
79%inclusion175 decks221 decks
77%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
68%inclusion151 decks221 decks
67%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
63%inclusion140 decks221 decks
62%synergy
Thrummingbird
67%inclusion147 decks221 decks
59%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
63%inclusion140 decks221 decks
59%synergy
Plague Stinger
59%inclusion130 decks221 decks
58%synergy
Evolution Sage
66%inclusion146 decks221 decks
58%synergy
Infectious Bite
57%inclusion127 decks221 decks
57%synergy
Ichor Rats
56%inclusion124 decks221 decks
55%synergy
Karn's Bastion
61%inclusion134 decks221 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Vraska's Fall
54%inclusion120 decks221 decks
53%synergy
Viral Drake
54%inclusion119 decks221 decks
53%synergy
Experimental Augury
53%inclusion118 decks221 decks
51%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
53%inclusion118 decks221 decks
50%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
51%inclusion113 decks221 decks
47%synergy
Cankerbloom
51%inclusion113 decks221 decks
45%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
50%inclusion111 decks221 decks
49%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion111 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
49%inclusion109 decks221 decks
46%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
49%inclusion108 decks221 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion44 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Master Biomancer
49%inclusion108 decks221 decks
45%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
48%inclusion106 decks221 decks
43%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
48%inclusion106 decks221 decks
47%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
48%inclusion105 decks221 decks
44%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
46%inclusion102 decks221 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Observer
43%inclusion95 decks221 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
41%inclusion90 decks221 decks
40%synergy
Generous Patron
41%inclusion90 decks221 decks
40%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
40%inclusion88 decks221 decks
38%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
39%inclusion87 decks221 decks
39%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
37%inclusion82 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
37%inclusion81 decks221 decks
36%synergy
Flux Channeler
36%inclusion79 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Plague Myr
35%inclusion77 decks221 decks
34%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
34%inclusion75 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Necroskitter
33%inclusion72 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
32%inclusion70 decks221 decks
31%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
31%inclusion68 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
31%inclusion68 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Blight Mamba
30%inclusion66 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Glistener Elf
29%inclusion65 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
29%inclusion61 decks213 decks
28%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
24%inclusion52 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
22%inclusion49 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
22%inclusion49 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
20%inclusion45 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Fathom Mage
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Spinebiter
18%inclusion40 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Obelisk Spider
18%inclusion40 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Invisible Stalker
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Incubation Druid
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Biophagus
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Necrogen Rotpriest
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Vashta Nerada
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Core Prowler
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Flensermite
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Ouroboroid
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Tainted Strike
39%inclusion86 decks221 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion82 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion69 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
29%inclusion63 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Grim Affliction
29%inclusion63 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
28%inclusion62 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Atomize
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Putrefy
22%inclusion49 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Reject Imperfection
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Radstorm
19%inclusion41 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Steady Progress
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Serum Snare
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Sultai Charm
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Bring the Ending
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Call
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Virulent Wound
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Invigorate
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Pistus Strike
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion95 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Drown in Ichor
43%inclusion94 decks221 decks
41%synergy
Thirsting Roots
42%inclusion92 decks221 decks
40%synergy
Contentious Plan
39%inclusion87 decks221 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion87 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion83 decks221 decks
36%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion66 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion63 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Expand the Sphere
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Vat Emergence
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Smell Fear
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Planewide Celebration
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
-15%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Courage in Crisis
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Assault
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Artful Dodge
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Engine
34%inclusion75 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion66 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
44%inclusion98 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Phyresis
33%inclusion73 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
27%inclusion59 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
26%inclusion58 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
22%inclusion48 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Hadana's Climb
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Glistening Oil
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Necrogen Communion
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Fight Rigging
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Master Chef
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
40%inclusion89 decks221 decks
37%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion95 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Nesting Grounds
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion54 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion41 decks221 decks
-10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion186 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion157 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Sphere
43%inclusion96 decks221 decks
43%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
29%inclusion63 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Staff of Compleation
22%inclusion48 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Replicating Ring
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion220 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion220 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Island
99%inclusion218 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion199 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Opulent Palace
58%inclusion129 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion123 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
44%inclusion98 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion95 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion94 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion91 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion86 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
38%inclusion85 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Zagoth Triome
38%inclusion85 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion84 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
35%inclusion78 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion73 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion71 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31%inclusion68 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion66 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
29%inclusion63 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion54 decks221 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion54 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion54 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion54 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion51 decks221 decks
-12%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion45 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion41 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion40 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Wood
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Wastewood Verge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
The Seedcore
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
4%synergy