Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Budget 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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thrummingbird
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Plague Stinger
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Blighted Agent
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Contagion Clasp
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Spinebiter
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Infectious Bite
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Unnatural Restoration
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Contentious Plan
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Cankerbloom
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Flux Channeler
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Master Biomancer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Evolution Sage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Thirsting Roots
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Vraska's Fall
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Glistener Elf
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Blight Mamba
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Ichor Rats
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Observer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Rot Wolf
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Sporesinger
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Flensermite
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Necrogen Rotpriest
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Core Prowler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Venser, Corpse Puppet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Whispering Specter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Vector Asp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Fertilid
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Viral Drake
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fathom Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Necropede
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Plague Myr
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Putrefax
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Tangle Angler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Trapper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Altered Ego
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Corpse Cur
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Branchblight Stalker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Obelisk Spider
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Reject Imperfection
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Pistus Strike
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Grim Affliction
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Virulent Wound
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Invigorate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Putrefy
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Serum Snare
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Growth Spiral
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Steady Progress
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sultai Charm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Strike
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Instill Infection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Giant Growth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bring the Ending
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Planar Genesis
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Go Forth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fog
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fertilid's Favor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aspirant's Ascent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Consumed by Greed
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Overprotect
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Gift of the Viper
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Artful Dodge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Expand the Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Spread the Sickness
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Smell Fear
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Courage in Crisis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Distortion Strike
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Planewide Celebration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vat Emergence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Harmonize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Larger Than Life
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Regrowth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Villainous Wealth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Geth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Zephyr Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Trigon of Corruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Trigon of Infestation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Corrupted Conscience
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Phyresis
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Aqueous Form
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Primal Empathy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Necrogen Communion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Unstable Mutation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Relic Putrescence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rancor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Master Chef
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Awesome Presence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sporogenic Infection
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, the Trickster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Novijen, Heart of Progress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hollow Trees
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sand Silos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-37%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Simic Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Golgari Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Locket
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Pentad Prism
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Banner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Simic Locket
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Locket
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Command Tower
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Opulent Palace
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Mystery
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dismal Backwater
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Jungle Hollow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Thornwood Falls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lakeside Shack
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy