Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dread Tiller
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Loch Mare
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
High Perfect Morcant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Necroskitter
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Generous Patron
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Spark Double
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Master Biomancer
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Worldly Tutor
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Obelisk Spider
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Biophagus
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Evolution Sage
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Incubation Druid
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Clever Impersonator
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Blighted Agent
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Spawnwrithe
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Invisible Stalker
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Scute Swarm
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Constable
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Ouroboroid
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Vashta Nerada
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Biovisionary
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Devoted Druid
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Evil Twin
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Cankerbloom
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Fathom Mage
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Undercover Operative
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sludge Monster
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Plague Stinger
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Altered Ego
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Grim Affliction
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Atomize
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Bite
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Sultai Charm
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima's Will
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Life from the Loam
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Explore
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Thirsting Roots
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Incremental Blight
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Doppelgang
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Villainous Wealth
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Clone Legion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Darkness Descends
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aberrant Return
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Engine
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Contagion Clasp
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Box
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blowfly Infestation
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Fight Rigging
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Nesting Grounds
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Island
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Zagoth Triome
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Opulent Palace
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Bayou
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Deathcap Glade
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Underground Mortuary
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-5%synergy