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
Expansion Algorithm
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Germination Practicum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blighted Agent
76%inclusion129 decks169 decks
75%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
63%inclusion107 decks169 decks
62%synergy
Thrummingbird
63%inclusion106 decks169 decks
56%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
57%inclusion97 decks169 decks
54%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
54%inclusion92 decks169 decks
54%synergy
Viral Drake
53%inclusion90 decks169 decks
53%synergy
Infectious Bite
53%inclusion90 decks169 decks
53%synergy
Ichor Rats
53%inclusion89 decks169 decks
52%synergy
Plague Stinger
53%inclusion89 decks169 decks
52%synergy
Evolution Sage
59%inclusion99 decks169 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Vraska's Fall
50%inclusion84 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
44%synergy
Master Biomancer
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
44%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
47%inclusion79 decks169 decks
42%synergy
Experimental Augury
45%inclusion76 decks169 decks
43%synergy
Cankerbloom
45%inclusion76 decks169 decks
40%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
45%inclusion76 decks169 decks
43%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
44%inclusion75 decks169 decks
43%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion75 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
44%inclusion75 decks169 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Generous Patron
43%inclusion72 decks169 decks
42%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
41%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
40%inclusion67 decks169 decks
36%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Observer
38%inclusion64 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
37%inclusion63 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
36%inclusion60 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Necroskitter
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Flux Channeler
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
29%inclusion49 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Glistener Elf
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
26%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Blight Mamba
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Fathom Mage
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Biophagus
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Vashta Nerada
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Obelisk Spider
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Spinebiter
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Invisible Stalker
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Core Prowler
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Witness
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Flensermite
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Necropede
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Ouroboroid
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Tainted Strike
38%inclusion64 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion57 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Grim Affliction
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Atomize
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Putrefy
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Steady Progress
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Reject Imperfection
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Radstorm
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Serum Snare
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Bring the Ending
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Charm
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Virulent Wound
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Pistus Strike
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Invigorate
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Wild Unraveling
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Phyresis Outbreak
42%inclusion71 decks169 decks
41%synergy
Drown in Ichor
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
40%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Thirsting Roots
35%inclusion59 decks169 decks
34%synergy
Contentious Plan
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Expand the Sphere
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Smell Fear
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Vat Emergence
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-14%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Aberrant Return
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Geth's Summons
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Planewide Celebration
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Courage in Crisis
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Neoform
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
43%inclusion73 decks169 decks
40%synergy
Contagion Engine
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
4%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
43%inclusion73 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Phyresis
34%inclusion57 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Oil
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Necrogen Communion
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Primal Empathy
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Fight Rigging
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Master Chef
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
53%inclusion89 decks169 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Grounds
29%inclusion49 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion137 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion111 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Glistening Sphere
38%inclusion64 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Replicating Ring
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion167 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion166 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion166 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion149 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Opulent Palace
56%inclusion94 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion84 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion79 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
44%inclusion75 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion63 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion63 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Zagoth Triome
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion60 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
-13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Wood
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Wastewood Verge
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Mirrex
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
9%synergy