Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Infect

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
Pensive Professor
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Berta, Wise Extrapolator
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Germination Practicum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blighted Agent
77%inclusion124 decks161 decks
75%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
65%inclusion104 decks161 decks
63%synergy
Thrummingbird
63%inclusion102 decks161 decks
57%synergy
Plague Stinger
55%inclusion88 decks161 decks
54%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
55%inclusion88 decks161 decks
54%synergy
Infectious Bite
54%inclusion87 decks161 decks
53%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
57%inclusion91 decks161 decks
53%synergy
Viral Drake
53%inclusion85 decks161 decks
52%synergy
Ichor Rats
52%inclusion84 decks161 decks
52%synergy
Evolution Sage
57%inclusion92 decks161 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Vraska's Fall
49%inclusion79 decks161 decks
48%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
47%inclusion76 decks161 decks
44%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
47%inclusion75 decks161 decks
42%synergy
Master Biomancer
47%inclusion75 decks161 decks
44%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion74 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
45%inclusion73 decks161 decks
45%synergy
Experimental Augury
45%inclusion72 decks161 decks
43%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
45%inclusion72 decks161 decks
42%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
44%inclusion71 decks161 decks
43%synergy
Cankerbloom
44%inclusion71 decks161 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Generous Patron
42%inclusion68 decks161 decks
41%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
41%inclusion66 decks161 decks
40%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
40%inclusion65 decks161 decks
34%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
39%inclusion63 decks161 decks
36%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
39%inclusion63 decks161 decks
38%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
39%inclusion62 decks161 decks
37%synergy
Tainted Observer
38%inclusion61 decks161 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
36%inclusion58 decks161 decks
36%synergy
Necroskitter
33%inclusion53 decks161 decks
32%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
33%inclusion53 decks161 decks
33%synergy
Flux Channeler
32%inclusion51 decks161 decks
30%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
30%inclusion49 decks161 decks
30%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion48 decks161 decks
29%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
29%inclusion47 decks161 decks
29%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
28%inclusion45 decks161 decks
27%synergy
Glistener Elf
28%inclusion45 decks161 decks
27%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
26%inclusion42 decks161 decks
25%synergy
Blight Mamba
25%inclusion41 decks161 decks
25%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
25%inclusion40 decks161 decks
24%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
25%inclusion40 decks161 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
22%inclusion36 decks161 decks
22%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
22%inclusion36 decks161 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
22%inclusion35 decks161 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion34 decks161 decks
-9%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
20%inclusion33 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Biophagus
19%inclusion31 decks161 decks
18%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
19%inclusion31 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Fathom Mage
19%inclusion30 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Vashta Nerada
19%inclusion30 decks161 decks
18%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
18%inclusion29 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
18%inclusion29 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Obelisk Spider
18%inclusion29 decks161 decks
18%synergy
Spinebiter
17%inclusion28 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Invisible Stalker
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Incubation Druid
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Core Prowler
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Flensermite
15%inclusion24 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
15%inclusion24 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Evolution Witness
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Necropede
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Tainted Strike
39%inclusion63 decks161 decks
38%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion55 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion51 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
31%inclusion50 decks161 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion45 decks161 decks
20%synergy
Grim Affliction
27%inclusion43 decks161 decks
26%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
25%inclusion41 decks161 decks
25%synergy
Atomize
22%inclusion36 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion35 decks161 decks
-0%synergy
Putrefy
20%inclusion32 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
-0%synergy
Steady Progress
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Reject Imperfection
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Serum Snare
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Radstorm
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion24 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion24 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Bring the Ending
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
-10%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Sultai Charm
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Virulent Wound
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.7%inclusion14 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Pistus Strike
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Invigorate
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Wild Unraveling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Phyresis Outbreak
42%inclusion68 decks161 decks
42%synergy
Drown in Ichor
41%inclusion66 decks161 decks
39%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion65 decks161 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion62 decks161 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion58 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Thirsting Roots
34%inclusion55 decks161 decks
33%synergy
Contentious Plan
32%inclusion51 decks161 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion46 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion46 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
-8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Expand the Sphere
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Smell Fear
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Vat Emergence
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
-14%synergy
Aberrant Return
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Planewide Celebration
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Geth's Summons
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Courage in Crisis
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Neoform
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
43%inclusion70 decks161 decks
40%synergy
Contagion Engine
30%inclusion48 decks161 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion42 decks161 decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion14 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
43%inclusion69 decks161 decks
35%synergy
Phyresis
34%inclusion55 decks161 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
28%inclusion45 decks161 decks
28%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
23%inclusion37 decks161 decks
23%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
21%inclusion34 decks161 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
20%inclusion33 decks161 decks
20%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Hadana's Climb
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Aqueous Form
15%inclusion24 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Glistening Oil
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Necrogen Communion
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fight Rigging
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
-5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
30%inclusion49 decks161 decks
28%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
52%inclusion84 decks161 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion58 decks161 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Grounds
30%inclusion49 decks161 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion41 decks161 decks
-0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion30 decks161 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion29 decks161 decks
-9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion131 decks161 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion105 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Glistening Sphere
37%inclusion59 decks161 decks
36%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion40 decks161 decks
22%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion28 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion159 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Island
99%inclusion159 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion158 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion143 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Opulent Palace
55%inclusion89 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion80 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion76 decks161 decks
-0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion72 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion66 decks161 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion64 decks161 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
39%inclusion62 decks161 decks
-9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion60 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion59 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Triome
37%inclusion59 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
36%inclusion58 decks161 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion54 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
33%inclusion53 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion51 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31%inclusion50 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion46 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion46 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion45 decks161 decks
20%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion45 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion40 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion38 decks161 decks
-12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion37 decks161 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion36 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion36 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion36 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion35 decks161 decks
-13%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22%inclusion35 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion34 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion24 decks161 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion24 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
14%inclusion22 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Wood
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
-4%synergy