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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Koh, the Face Stealer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Necroskitter
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Generous Patron
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Master Biomancer
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Spark Double
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
The Great Henge
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Obelisk Spider
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Biophagus
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Evolution Sage
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Blighted Agent
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Incubation Druid
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Scute Swarm
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Constable
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Thrummingbird
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Clever Impersonator
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Vashta Nerada
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Ouroboroid
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Invisible Stalker
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Spawnwrithe
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Evolution Witness
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Devoted Druid
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Biovisionary
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Fathom Mage
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Evil Twin
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sludge Monster
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Plague Stinger
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Abrupt Decay
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Putrefy
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Grim Affliction
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Tear Asunder
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Atomize
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Call
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Sultai Charm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Double Major
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Harrow
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Snap
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Contentious Plan
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Sakashima's Will
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Drown in Ichor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Thirsting Roots
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Incremental Blight
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Quasiduplicate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Maelstrom Pulse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
0%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Box
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Pod
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Guardian Project
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Fight Rigging
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Season
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Pact
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Convulsions
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
The Clone Saga
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Grounds
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Island
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Zagoth Triome
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Tropical Island
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Opulent Palace
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Bayou
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Underground Mortuary
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Twilight Mire
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy