Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - -1/-1 Counters

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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
Glen Elendra Guardian
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Dread Tiller
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
75%inclusion289 decks383 decks
75%synergy
Generous Patron
70%inclusion269 decks383 decks
69%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
69%inclusion264 decks383 decks
67%synergy
Necroskitter
64%inclusion247 decks383 decks
64%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
60%inclusion231 decks383 decks
60%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
60%inclusion229 decks383 decks
59%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
58%inclusion221 decks383 decks
57%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
58%inclusion221 decks383 decks
57%synergy
Obelisk Spider
53%inclusion204 decks383 decks
53%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
53%inclusion142 decks269 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
55%inclusion212 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Master Biomancer
53%inclusion203 decks383 decks
50%synergy
Evolution Sage
52%inclusion199 decks383 decks
44%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion199 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
51%inclusion197 decks383 decks
47%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
51%inclusion194 decks383 decks
43%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
49%inclusion189 decks383 decks
46%synergy
Thrummingbird
48%inclusion182 decks383 decks
41%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion180 decks383 decks
19%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
45%inclusion173 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion87 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion77 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion61 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion54 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.4%inclusion32 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.4%inclusion32 decks383 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Toxrill, the Corrosive
42%inclusion162 decks383 decks
39%synergy
Blighted Agent
38%inclusion145 decks383 decks
36%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
37%inclusion143 decks383 decks
36%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
37%inclusion142 decks383 decks
37%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
36%inclusion136 decks383 decks
34%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
34%inclusion130 decks383 decks
30%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
34%inclusion129 decks383 decks
31%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion126 decks383 decks
26%synergy
Cankerbloom
32%inclusion123 decks383 decks
26%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
31%inclusion117 decks383 decks
30%synergy
Incubation Druid
30%inclusion115 decks383 decks
27%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion113 decks383 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion103 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26%inclusion71 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Biophagus
26%inclusion98 decks383 decks
24%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
25%inclusion83 decks326 decks
22%synergy
Fathom Mage
25%inclusion96 decks383 decks
20%synergy
Vashta Nerada
25%inclusion96 decks383 decks
24%synergy
Invisible Stalker
24%inclusion93 decks383 decks
20%synergy
Flux Channeler
24%inclusion92 decks383 decks
21%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
23%inclusion90 decks383 decks
22%synergy
Carnifex Demon
23%inclusion88 decks383 decks
23%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
23%inclusion70 decks307 decks
22%synergy
Viral Drake
22%inclusion83 decks383 decks
21%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
21%inclusion81 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion63 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Devoted Druid
20%inclusion75 decks383 decks
17%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
19%inclusion72 decks383 decks
17%synergy
Evolution Witness
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Ouroboroid
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
17%inclusion64 decks383 decks
16%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
16%inclusion44 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Spawnwrithe
16%inclusion61 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Clever Impersonator
16%inclusion60 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Warden of the Grove
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Soul Snuffers
15%inclusion56 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Altered Ego
14%inclusion55 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion55 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
14%inclusion55 decks383 decks
13%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
14%inclusion54 decks383 decks
-9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion49 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
13%inclusion49 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Observer
13%inclusion48 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
13%inclusion48 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
13%inclusion48 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Sludge Monster
12%inclusion46 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Guardian
12%inclusion46 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
12%inclusion45 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Plague Stinger
11%inclusion43 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41%inclusion158 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Grim Affliction
36%inclusion136 decks383 decks
35%synergy
Atomize
33%inclusion127 decks381 decks
23%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion109 decks330 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion123 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
31%inclusion117 decks383 decks
28%synergy
Mutational Advantage
23%inclusion86 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
21%inclusion79 decks383 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion78 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion66 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion64 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion63 decks383 decks
13%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
16%inclusion62 decks383 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion60 decks383 decks
-6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
15%inclusion59 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
15%inclusion59 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion54 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion52 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion49 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion49 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion47 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
11%inclusion44 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion43 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Radstorm
11%inclusion43 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Bite
10%inclusion40 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
10%inclusion39 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Vraska's Fall
10%inclusion38 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Steady Progress
9.4%inclusion36 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Charm
9.1%inclusion35 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.6%inclusion33 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Double Major
8.4%inclusion32 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.8%inclusion30 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
7.8%inclusion30 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion29 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion28 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion28 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.0%inclusion27 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.8%inclusion26 decks383 decks
-7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Serum Snare
5.7%inclusion22 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
39%inclusion150 decks383 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion141 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
36%inclusion138 decks383 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion137 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Drown in Ichor
28%inclusion108 decks383 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion98 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion97 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Contentious Plan
22%inclusion86 decks383 decks
21%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
15%inclusion58 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Thirsting Roots
15%inclusion58 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion44 decks383 decks
-11%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion44 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
10%inclusion40 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion39 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Incremental Blight
10%inclusion38 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.9%inclusion34 decks383 decks
-8%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.6%inclusion33 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Aberrant Return
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Influence
7.3%inclusion28 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.0%inclusion27 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Smell Fear
6.8%inclusion26 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
-2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.0%inclusion23 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.0%inclusion23 decks383 decks
-8%synergy
Vat Emergence
5.7%inclusion22 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.7%inclusion22 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Neoform
5.7%inclusion22 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
5.2%inclusion20 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
45%inclusion172 decks383 decks
41%synergy
Contagion Engine
42%inclusion160 decks383 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion123 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion88 decks383 decks
0%synergy
The Great Henge
21%inclusion82 decks383 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion40 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Box
9.1%inclusion35 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
9.1%inclusion35 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.9%inclusion34 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion33 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.4%inclusion32 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.3%inclusion28 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Crumbling Ashes
45%inclusion172 decks383 decks
45%synergy
Inexorable Tide
36%inclusion136 decks383 decks
27%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
30%inclusion93 decks307 decks
26%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
20%inclusion77 decks383 decks
18%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
20%inclusion77 decks383 decks
20%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Hadana's Climb
15%inclusion58 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion52 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Fight Rigging
12%inclusion46 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
10%inclusion40 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
9.4%inclusion36 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.4%inclusion36 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.1%inclusion31 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
7.0%inclusion25 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.8%inclusion26 decks383 decks
-9%synergy
Phyresis
6.8%inclusion26 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Project
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.5%inclusion21 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Master Chef
5.5%inclusion21 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.2%inclusion20 decks383 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
23%inclusion90 decks383 decks
21%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
10%inclusion38 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
7.6%inclusion29 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
53%inclusion204 decks383 decks
46%synergy
Nesting Grounds
42%inclusion159 decks383 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion134 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion132 decks383 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion104 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion99 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion86 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion75 decks383 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
17%inclusion65 decks383 decks
16%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
16%inclusion60 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
13%inclusion49 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion43 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion38 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.4%inclusion32 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.6%inclusion29 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion27 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Grasping Dunes
6.8%inclusion26 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.8%inclusion26 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion319 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion281 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion62 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion60 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion56 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion55 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Glistening Sphere
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion46 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion41 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion39 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion39 decks383 decks
-6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.8%inclusion30 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.6%inclusion29 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.8%inclusion26 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Bounty Board
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion371 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion368 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion367 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion358 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion226 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Opulent Palace
58%inclusion223 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Triome
54%inclusion206 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion198 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
51%inclusion196 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion191 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion176 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
46%inclusion175 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion174 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion165 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion155 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
40%inclusion153 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion146 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion128 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion109 decks330 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion125 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion117 decks383 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion115 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion115 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion113 decks383 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion97 decks383 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25%inclusion81 decks326 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion83 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion77 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion77 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion77 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion73 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion70 decks383 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion67 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion67 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion58 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion57 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
15%inclusion56 decks383 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion52 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion49 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Bayou
11%inclusion44 decks383 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion43 decks383 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion43 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion42 decks383 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion41 decks383 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion40 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion39 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion38 decks383 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Wood
10%inclusion38 decks383 decks
-1%synergy