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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
Sodden Verdure
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Dread Tiller
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Innkeeper's Talent
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Biophagus
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Necroskitter
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Blighted Agent
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Master Biomancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Thrummingbird
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Three Visits
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Contagion Engine
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Spark Double
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Vashta Nerada
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Spawnwrithe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Generous Patron
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Viral Drake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Cephalid Constable
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Evolution Sage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Obelisk Spider
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ouroboroid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Invisible Stalker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sludge Monster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Flensermite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Viridian Joiner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Glistener Elf
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Scute Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Evil Twin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blight Mamba
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Biovisionary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Maester Seymour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Guiltfeeder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Knacksaw Clique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mercurial Pretender
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloodroot Apothecary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Ripples of Potential
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Infectious Bite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Simic Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Double Major
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vraska's Fall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grim Affliction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sultai Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Reflection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Gift of the Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trash the Town
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Plating
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Voidslime
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Radstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sakashima's Will
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Contentious Plan
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Clone Legion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vat Emergence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Expand the Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Incremental Blight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Stolen Identity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Tooth and Nail
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Season of Gathering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bring to Light
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Quasiduplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Natural Order
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thirsting Roots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Villainous Wealth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Contagion Clasp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Erratic Portal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blight Sickle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trigon of Infestation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Viridian Longbow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lux Cannon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sphere Grid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Primal Empathy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Inexorable Tide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Defense of the Heart
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fight Rigging
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Branching Evolution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Oil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Court of Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ranger Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Grounds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pit of Offerings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Echoing Deeps
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Glistening Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Replicating Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Underground Mortuary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Opulent Palace
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Bayou
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Twilight Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vernal Fen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy