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

Background image for The Top 10 Non-Marvel Spiders in Magic: The Gathering
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
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ba Sing Se
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Beifong's Bounty Hunters
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
77%inclusion325 decks424 decks
76%synergy
Generous Patron
71%inclusion300 decks424 decks
70%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
69%inclusion293 decks424 decks
67%synergy
Necroskitter
67%inclusion283 decks424 decks
66%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
64%inclusion273 decks424 decks
64%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
62%inclusion246 decks398 decks
61%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
62%inclusion262 decks424 decks
61%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
61%inclusion259 decks424 decks
61%synergy
Obelisk Spider
58%inclusion246 decks424 decks
58%synergy
Master Biomancer
56%inclusion236 decks424 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
57%inclusion242 decks424 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Sage
55%inclusion233 decks424 decks
47%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
54%inclusion230 decks424 decks
49%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion228 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
53%inclusion224 decks424 decks
49%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
51%inclusion125 decks243 decks
51%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion214 decks424 decks
43%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
50%inclusion213 decks424 decks
50%synergy
Contagion Clasp
50%inclusion213 decks424 decks
47%synergy
Thrummingbird
49%inclusion209 decks424 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion104 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion84 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion70 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion61 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion43 decks424 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion30 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.8%inclusion29 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.7%inclusion24 decks424 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Toxrill, the Corrosive
43%inclusion184 decks424 decks
40%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
39%inclusion165 decks424 decks
37%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
39%inclusion165 decks424 decks
38%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
39%inclusion164 decks424 decks
37%synergy
Blighted Agent
38%inclusion160 decks424 decks
36%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
37%inclusion158 decks424 decks
33%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
36%inclusion153 decks424 decks
33%synergy
Cankerbloom
34%inclusion145 decks424 decks
28%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
34%inclusion143 decks424 decks
26%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
33%inclusion140 decks424 decks
33%synergy
Incubation Druid
32%inclusion137 decks424 decks
29%synergy
Spark Double
30%inclusion127 decks424 decks
25%synergy
Flux Channeler
29%inclusion121 decks424 decks
26%synergy
Fathom Mage
29%inclusion121 decks424 decks
24%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
27%inclusion84 decks314 decks
23%synergy
Biophagus
26%inclusion111 decks424 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion111 decks424 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26%inclusion65 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Carnifex Demon
26%inclusion110 decks424 decks
26%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
25%inclusion106 decks424 decks
23%synergy
Viral Drake
24%inclusion103 decks424 decks
24%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
24%inclusion69 decks288 decks
23%synergy
Invisible Stalker
24%inclusion101 decks424 decks
20%synergy
Vashta Nerada
24%inclusion101 decks424 decks
23%synergy
Devoted Druid
22%inclusion95 decks424 decks
20%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
22%inclusion84 decks376 decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion60 decks284 decks
16%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
20%inclusion83 decks424 decks
19%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
19%inclusion81 decks424 decks
18%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Witness
18%inclusion56 decks318 decks
12%synergy
Ouroboroid
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Clever Impersonator
17%inclusion71 decks424 decks
15%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
17%inclusion41 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Soul Snuffers
16%inclusion68 decks424 decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
15%inclusion65 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
15%inclusion63 decks424 decks
14%synergy
Spawnwrithe
15%inclusion62 decks424 decks
14%synergy
Sludge Monster
14%inclusion60 decks424 decks
14%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
14%inclusion59 decks424 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
14%inclusion58 decks424 decks
10%synergy
Loyal Guardian
13%inclusion57 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
13%inclusion57 decks424 decks
12%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
13%inclusion57 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Observer
13%inclusion55 decks424 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion54 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Banshee
13%inclusion53 decks424 decks
12%synergy
Soul Diviner
12%inclusion51 decks424 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion51 decks424 decks
-12%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
48%inclusion205 decks424 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion187 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion183 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
40%inclusion171 decks424 decks
40%synergy
Atomize
36%inclusion135 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Experimental Augury
34%inclusion143 decks424 decks
31%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion105 decks318 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion129 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
25%inclusion94 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Putrefy
23%inclusion98 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion89 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion75 decks424 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion71 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
15%inclusion65 decks424 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Call
15%inclusion65 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
15%inclusion59 decks394 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion62 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion59 decks424 decks
10%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion59 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
14%inclusion58 decks424 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion57 decks424 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion55 decks424 decks
12%synergy
Radstorm
13%inclusion55 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion54 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion54 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion51 decks424 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion47 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
11%inclusion46 decks424 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion44 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Infectious Bite
10%inclusion44 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Charm
10%inclusion43 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion32 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Steady Progress
10%inclusion41 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Gaea's Gift
9.0%inclusion38 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Tear Asunder
9.0%inclusion38 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.5%inclusion36 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Double Major
8.0%inclusion34 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.3%inclusion31 decks424 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion30 decks424 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.8%inclusion29 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.8%inclusion29 decks424 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion29 decks424 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.1%inclusion26 decks424 decks
-7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.1%inclusion26 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.9%inclusion25 decks424 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion25 decks424 decks
2%synergy
Splendid Agony
5.9%inclusion25 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion23 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.2%inclusion22 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion170 decks424 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion169 decks424 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
38%inclusion163 decks424 decks
35%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion152 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Drown in Ichor
31%inclusion132 decks424 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion115 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion107 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Contentious Plan
25%inclusion105 decks424 decks
23%synergy
Thirsting Roots
17%inclusion74 decks424 decks
16%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
14%inclusion59 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion57 decks424 decks
11%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion51 decks424 decks
10%synergy
Incremental Blight
12%inclusion49 decks424 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
10%inclusion44 decks424 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion44 decks424 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion43 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.5%inclusion36 decks424 decks
-10%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.3%inclusion35 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Influence
8.0%inclusion34 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
7.8%inclusion33 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Smell Fear
7.5%inclusion32 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Expand the Sphere
6.8%inclusion29 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.6%inclusion28 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Scarscale Ritual
6.6%inclusion28 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.4%inclusion27 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Vat Emergence
5.7%inclusion24 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.4%inclusion23 decks424 decks
-9%synergy
Neoform
5.4%inclusion23 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Engine
46%inclusion196 decks424 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion142 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion107 decks424 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion97 decks424 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion50 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion47 decks424 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion43 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
9.4%inclusion40 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.0%inclusion38 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.5%inclusion36 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.8%inclusion33 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.6%inclusion28 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.7%inclusion24 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Serrated Arrows
5.2%inclusion22 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
38%inclusion162 decks424 decks
29%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
33%inclusion96 decks288 decks
29%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion94 decks424 decks
19%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
22%inclusion92 decks424 decks
22%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion70 decks424 decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
16%inclusion67 decks424 decks
11%synergy
Fight Rigging
12%inclusion52 decks424 decks
12%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion44 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
10%inclusion44 decks424 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion42 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion41 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
7.4%inclusion26 decks350 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion30 decks424 decks
-4%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.1%inclusion30 decks424 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.8%inclusion29 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
6.6%inclusion28 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
6.4%inclusion27 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion26 decks424 decks
-10%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.9%inclusion25 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Doubling Season
5.7%inclusion24 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion23 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.2%inclusion22 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
25%inclusion108 decks424 decks
22%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
11%inclusion48 decks424 decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
8.9%inclusion33 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.1%inclusion26 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
57%inclusion240 decks424 decks
49%synergy
Nesting Grounds
42%inclusion178 decks424 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion151 decks424 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion150 decks424 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion121 decks424 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion110 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion102 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
19%inclusion80 decks424 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion79 decks424 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion73 decks424 decks
16%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
14%inclusion61 decks424 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion53 decks424 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion42 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion41 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion35 decks424 decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.8%inclusion33 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Grasping Dunes
7.1%inclusion30 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion30 decks424 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.6%inclusion28 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.1%inclusion26 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.2%inclusion22 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion354 decks424 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion312 decks424 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion76 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Signet
17%inclusion72 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion66 decks424 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion66 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion59 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
14%inclusion58 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion53 decks424 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion47 decks424 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion46 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion44 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion43 decks424 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.0%inclusion34 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.0%inclusion34 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion28 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Bounty Board
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion410 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion408 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion406 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion391 decks424 decks
2%synergy
Opulent Palace
59%inclusion249 decks424 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion247 decks424 decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion234 decks424 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion221 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
52%inclusion220 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion217 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
47%inclusion200 decks424 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
45%inclusion190 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion188 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion175 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
41%inclusion175 decks424 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
38%inclusion163 decks424 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion160 decks424 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion145 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion105 decks318 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion137 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion137 decks424 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion125 decks424 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion123 decks424 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion119 decks424 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion110 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion75 decks313 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion100 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion85 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
19%inclusion81 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion78 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion76 decks424 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion74 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion72 decks424 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion70 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion64 decks424 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion62 decks424 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion60 decks424 decks
-7%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion53 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion51 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
12%inclusion51 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion48 decks424 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion47 decks424 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion46 decks424 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Wood
11%inclusion45 decks424 decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion43 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion32 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion42 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion39 decks424 decks
-6%synergy