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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blighted Agent
80%inclusion175 decks220 decks
78%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
68%inclusion149 decks220 decks
66%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
63%inclusion139 decks220 decks
62%synergy
Thrummingbird
67%inclusion147 decks220 decks
60%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
64%inclusion140 decks220 decks
60%synergy
Plague Stinger
59%inclusion129 decks220 decks
58%synergy
Evolution Sage
66%inclusion145 decks220 decks
58%synergy
Ichor Rats
57%inclusion125 decks220 decks
56%synergy
Infectious Bite
57%inclusion125 decks220 decks
56%synergy
Vraska's Fall
55%inclusion121 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Viral Drake
54%inclusion118 decks220 decks
53%synergy
Experimental Augury
53%inclusion116 decks220 decks
50%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
53%inclusion116 decks220 decks
50%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
50%inclusion111 decks220 decks
47%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion111 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Cankerbloom
50%inclusion111 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
49%inclusion108 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Contagion Clasp
49%inclusion108 decks220 decks
45%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
49%inclusion108 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Master Biomancer
49%inclusion108 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
47%inclusion104 decks220 decks
43%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
47%inclusion104 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
47%inclusion103 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
47%inclusion103 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Tainted Observer
42%inclusion93 decks220 decks
41%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
42%inclusion92 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Generous Patron
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Flux Channeler
35%inclusion78 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Plague Myr
35%inclusion78 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
34%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Necroskitter
32%inclusion70 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
31%inclusion68 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Blight Mamba
31%inclusion68 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Glistener Elf
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
28%inclusion61 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
20%inclusion41 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Fathom Mage
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Obelisk Spider
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
-13%synergy
Invisible Stalker
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Spinebiter
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Vashta Nerada
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Core Prowler
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Biophagus
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Necrogen Rotpriest
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Flensermite
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Tainted Strike
38%inclusion84 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion81 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion68 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Affliction
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Atomize
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Putrefy
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Reject Imperfection
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Radstorm
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Steady Progress
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Serum Snare
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Sultai Charm
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Bring the Ending
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Call
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Virulent Wound
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Invigorate
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Pistus Strike
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Thirsting Roots
41%inclusion91 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Drown in Ichor
41%inclusion91 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Contentious Plan
39%inclusion86 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion86 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion84 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Expand the Sphere
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Vat Emergence
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Smell Fear
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Planewide Celebration
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
-14%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Courage in Crisis
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Assault
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Artful Dodge
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Geth's Summons
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Engine
34%inclusion74 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
16%synergy
The Great Henge
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
45%inclusion100 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Phyresis
34%inclusion75 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
27%inclusion59 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
26%inclusion58 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Oil
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Necrogen Communion
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Fight Rigging
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Master Chef
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Rancor
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
60%inclusion131 decks220 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion92 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Nesting Grounds
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion185 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion154 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
42%inclusion92 decks220 decks
41%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Staff of Compleation
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Replicating Ring
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion219 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion219 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Island
99%inclusion217 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion198 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Opulent Palace
58%inclusion128 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion120 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
44%inclusion97 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion95 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion85 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Triome
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion74 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
31%inclusion69 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion66 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Wood
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Mire
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Wastewood Verge
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
-9%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
2%synergy