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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
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Dread Tiller
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Aberrant Return
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
76%inclusion299 decks393 decks
75%synergy
Generous Patron
71%inclusion279 decks393 decks
70%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
69%inclusion270 decks393 decks
67%synergy
Necroskitter
65%inclusion255 decks393 decks
64%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
61%inclusion238 decks393 decks
60%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
60%inclusion236 decks393 decks
59%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
58%inclusion229 decks393 decks
58%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
58%inclusion229 decks393 decks
58%synergy
Obelisk Spider
53%inclusion210 decks393 decks
53%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
53%inclusion141 decks268 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
56%inclusion219 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Master Biomancer
54%inclusion213 decks393 decks
51%synergy
Evolution Sage
53%inclusion208 decks393 decks
45%synergy
Farseek
53%inclusion207 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
51%inclusion202 decks393 decks
47%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
51%inclusion199 decks393 decks
43%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
51%inclusion199 decks393 decks
47%synergy
Thrummingbird
49%inclusion191 decks393 decks
42%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion186 decks393 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
46%inclusion180 decks393 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion87 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion78 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion62 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion54 decks393 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.1%inclusion32 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.1%inclusion32 decks393 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Toxrill, the Corrosive
42%inclusion165 decks393 decks
39%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
38%inclusion148 decks393 decks
37%synergy
Blighted Agent
38%inclusion148 decks393 decks
36%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
37%inclusion146 decks393 decks
36%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
36%inclusion143 decks393 decks
35%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
35%inclusion136 decks393 decks
31%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
34%inclusion134 decks393 decks
31%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion130 decks393 decks
26%synergy
Cankerbloom
32%inclusion127 decks393 decks
26%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
31%inclusion122 decks393 decks
31%synergy
Incubation Druid
31%inclusion121 decks393 decks
27%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion118 decks393 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion106 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Fathom Mage
26%inclusion103 decks393 decks
22%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26%inclusion71 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
26%inclusion83 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Biophagus
25%inclusion100 decks393 decks
24%synergy
Vashta Nerada
25%inclusion98 decks393 decks
24%synergy
Flux Channeler
25%inclusion97 decks393 decks
22%synergy
Invisible Stalker
24%inclusion95 decks393 decks
20%synergy
Carnifex Demon
24%inclusion93 decks393 decks
24%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
24%inclusion93 decks393 decks
22%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
23%inclusion70 decks306 decks
22%synergy
Viral Drake
22%inclusion86 decks393 decks
21%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
21%inclusion81 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion63 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Devoted Druid
20%inclusion80 decks393 decks
18%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
19%inclusion75 decks393 decks
18%synergy
Evolution Witness
18%inclusion60 decks329 decks
13%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
18%inclusion70 decks393 decks
17%synergy
Ouroboroid
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
16%inclusion44 decks270 decks
15%synergy
Clever Impersonator
16%inclusion62 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Spawnwrithe
16%inclusion61 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Warden of the Grove
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Altered Ego
15%inclusion57 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Soul Snuffers
15%inclusion57 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
14%inclusion56 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
14%inclusion55 decks393 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion54 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
14%inclusion54 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
13%inclusion51 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
13%inclusion50 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion50 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Observer
12%inclusion49 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Guardian
12%inclusion49 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Sludge Monster
12%inclusion48 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
12%inclusion46 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Rats
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
44%inclusion174 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion164 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Grim Affliction
36%inclusion142 decks393 decks
36%synergy
Atomize
33%inclusion127 decks380 decks
23%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion108 decks329 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion124 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
32%inclusion124 decks393 decks
29%synergy
Mutational Advantage
23%inclusion86 decks380 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
22%inclusion86 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion83 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion69 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion67 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion66 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
16%inclusion63 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Call
16%inclusion62 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
16%inclusion61 decks393 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion60 decks393 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion56 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion53 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion52 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion52 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion51 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion49 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion47 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Radstorm
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Infectious Bite
11%inclusion42 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion35 decks329 decks
3%synergy
Tear Asunder
10%inclusion39 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
10%inclusion38 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Charm
9.4%inclusion37 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Steady Progress
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
8.4%inclusion33 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.1%inclusion32 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Double Major
8.1%inclusion32 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.9%inclusion31 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion30 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion29 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion24 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion28 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.9%inclusion27 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
-7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.4%inclusion25 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.4%inclusion25 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
5.6%inclusion22 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.1%inclusion20 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion157 decks393 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion148 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion141 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
36%inclusion140 decks393 decks
32%synergy
Drown in Ichor
28%inclusion112 decks393 decks
27%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion101 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion100 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Contentious Plan
22%inclusion87 decks393 decks
21%synergy
Thirsting Roots
16%inclusion61 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
15%inclusion59 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion51 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion45 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
-11%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
10%inclusion41 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Incremental Blight
10%inclusion39 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion39 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Villainous Wealth
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
-8%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.4%inclusion33 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Influence
7.4%inclusion29 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Smell Fear
7.4%inclusion29 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.9%inclusion27 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
-2%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.9%inclusion23 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.9%inclusion23 decks393 decks
-8%synergy
Neoform
5.9%inclusion23 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Vat Emergence
5.6%inclusion22 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.6%inclusion17 decks306 decks
5%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
5.3%inclusion21 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Doppelgang
5.1%inclusion20 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
46%inclusion180 decks393 decks
42%synergy
Contagion Engine
42%inclusion167 decks393 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion128 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion92 decks393 decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion85 decks393 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion40 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Box
9.4%inclusion37 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.7%inclusion34 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.7%inclusion34 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.7%inclusion34 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.6%inclusion30 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.4%inclusion25 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.4%inclusion25 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Serrated Arrows
5.1%inclusion20 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
36%inclusion141 decks393 decks
27%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
30%inclusion93 decks306 decks
26%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
20%inclusion80 decks393 decks
20%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
20%inclusion79 decks393 decks
18%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Hadana's Climb
15%inclusion60 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion54 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Fight Rigging
12%inclusion48 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
10%inclusion41 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.2%inclusion36 decks393 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.7%inclusion34 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion28 decks393 decks
-9%synergy
Phyresis
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.4%inclusion25 decks393 decks
-5%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.4%inclusion25 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Master Chef
5.9%inclusion23 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.3%inclusion21 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.3%inclusion21 decks393 decks
-2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.3%inclusion21 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
24%inclusion94 decks393 decks
21%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
10%inclusion38 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
7.7%inclusion29 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
54%inclusion214 decks393 decks
48%synergy
Nesting Grounds
42%inclusion165 decks393 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion140 decks393 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion135 decks393 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion108 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion101 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion89 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion76 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
17%inclusion68 decks393 decks
16%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
16%inclusion64 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion52 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
13%inclusion50 decks393 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion38 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.4%inclusion33 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.6%inclusion30 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion27 decks393 decks
-4%synergy
Grasping Dunes
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.6%inclusion26 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.1%inclusion24 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion327 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion288 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion63 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion63 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
15%inclusion58 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion55 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion54 decks393 decks
-2%synergy
Glistening Sphere
13%inclusion53 decks393 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion40 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.4%inclusion37 decks393 decks
-7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.1%inclusion32 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.9%inclusion31 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.1%inclusion28 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion25 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Bounty Board
5.4%inclusion19 decks352 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion380 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion377 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion376 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion367 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion233 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Opulent Palace
59%inclusion230 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Triome
54%inclusion212 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion204 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
52%inclusion203 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion197 decks393 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion181 decks393 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
46%inclusion180 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion180 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion168 decks393 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
41%inclusion160 decks393 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
40%inclusion159 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion152 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion131 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion131 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion108 decks329 decks
25%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion120 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion117 decks393 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion114 decks393 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion113 decks393 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion104 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25%inclusion81 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion87 decks393 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion79 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion79 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion78 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion73 decks393 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion73 decks393 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion70 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion69 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion59 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion59 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
15%inclusion58 decks393 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion56 decks393 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion51 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion50 decks393 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion43 decks393 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion42 decks393 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion35 decks329 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Wood
10%inclusion41 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion39 decks393 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion38 decks393 decks
-6%synergy