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

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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
Bender's Waterskin
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Animal Attendant
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Beifong's Bounty Hunters
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Salvagers
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master Biomancer
73%inclusion218 decks297 decks
70%synergy
Generous Patron
66%inclusion195 decks297 decks
65%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
68%inclusion201 decks297 decks
63%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
63%inclusion188 decks297 decks
55%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
44%inclusion131 decks297 decks
43%synergy
Biophagus
44%inclusion130 decks297 decks
42%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
49%inclusion146 decks297 decks
42%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
43%inclusion129 decks297 decks
42%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
41%inclusion122 decks297 decks
40%synergy
Fathom Mage
43%inclusion128 decks297 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
49%inclusion146 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
46%inclusion138 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion135 decks297 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion130 decks297 decks
16%synergy
Incubation Druid
41%inclusion122 decks297 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion118 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
39%inclusion86 decks219 decks
35%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
39%inclusion115 decks297 decks
37%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
38%inclusion112 decks297 decks
37%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
37%inclusion71 decks191 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion57 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion53 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion35 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion33 decks297 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.1%inclusion24 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
-7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Invisible Stalker
37%inclusion109 decks297 decks
33%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
36%inclusion106 decks297 decks
35%synergy
Spawnwrithe
34%inclusion102 decks297 decks
34%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion79 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Evolution Sage
33%inclusion99 decks297 decks
25%synergy
Vashta Nerada
33%inclusion98 decks297 decks
32%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
32%inclusion93 decks290 decks
31%synergy
Spark Double
31%inclusion92 decks297 decks
26%synergy
Blighted Agent
31%inclusion91 decks297 decks
29%synergy
Necroskitter
30%inclusion89 decks297 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
30%inclusion89 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Thrummingbird
30%inclusion89 decks297 decks
23%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
28%inclusion84 decks297 decks
28%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Scute Swarm
26%inclusion77 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
24%inclusion46 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Viridian Joiner
24%inclusion70 decks297 decks
23%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
23%inclusion67 decks297 decks
19%synergy
Ouroboroid
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
22%inclusion64 decks297 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
21%inclusion62 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Warden of the Grove
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
20%inclusion60 decks297 decks
19%synergy
Obelisk Spider
20%inclusion60 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
20%inclusion59 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
20%inclusion58 decks297 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion57 decks297 decks
18%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
19%inclusion56 decks297 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Guardian
19%inclusion56 decks297 decks
18%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
19%inclusion55 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Altered Ego
18%inclusion52 decks297 decks
15%synergy
Cankerbloom
16%inclusion48 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Gyre Sage
16%inclusion48 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion46 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
15%inclusion46 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Constable
15%inclusion45 decks297 decks
15%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
15%inclusion39 decks261 decks
14%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Devoted Druid
14%inclusion43 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
14%inclusion43 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Tyranid Prime
14%inclusion41 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
14%inclusion41 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion40 decks297 decks
-10%synergy
Heronblade Elite
13%inclusion40 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Elusive Otter
13%inclusion39 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion39 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Biovisionary
13%inclusion38 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
40%inclusion95 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Inspiring Call
36%inclusion106 decks297 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion101 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
29%inclusion85 decks289 decks
24%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
28%inclusion83 decks297 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion79 decks297 decks
-8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion64 decks297 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion63 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion61 decks297 decks
17%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion56 decks297 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
19%inclusion52 decks279 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion53 decks297 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion52 decks297 decks
0%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion48 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion48 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Atomize
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
16%inclusion47 decks297 decks
15%synergy
Putrefy
16%inclusion47 decks297 decks
-9%synergy
Tear Asunder
14%inclusion43 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion40 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion40 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
12%inclusion37 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion35 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
11%inclusion33 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion32 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion32 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion30 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.4%inclusion28 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.8%inclusion26 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
7.7%inclusion23 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
7.7%inclusion23 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Infectious Bite
7.4%inclusion22 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.1%inclusion21 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion21 decks297 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
6.7%inclusion20 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Double Major
6.7%inclusion20 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.4%inclusion19 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
-5%synergy
Undying Malice
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion105 decks297 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion103 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion101 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion82 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
26%inclusion76 decks297 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion75 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion64 decks297 decks
18%synergy
Drown in Ichor
15%inclusion44 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Neoform
14%inclusion43 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
12%inclusion36 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion36 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion36 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Season of Gathering
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion32 decks297 decks
-12%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion30 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Thirsting Roots
10%inclusion30 decks297 decks
9%synergy
Doppelgang
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
8.4%inclusion25 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
6.1%inclusion18 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wealth
6.1%inclusion18 decks297 decks
-12%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Persist
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
35%inclusion105 decks297 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion93 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
24%inclusion72 decks297 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion64 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Contagion Clasp
21%inclusion62 decks297 decks
17%synergy
Contagion Engine
13%inclusion39 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
12%inclusion36 decks297 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion32 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.1%inclusion27 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Box
8.1%inclusion24 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fight Rigging
29%inclusion85 decks297 decks
28%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
26%inclusion77 decks297 decks
23%synergy
Hadana's Climb
25%inclusion75 decks297 decks
24%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
23%inclusion69 decks297 decks
18%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
23%inclusion67 decks297 decks
22%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
22%inclusion65 decks297 decks
21%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
17%inclusion51 decks297 decks
17%synergy
Primal Empathy
17%inclusion50 decks297 decks
15%synergy
Inexorable Tide
16%inclusion49 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
16%inclusion48 decks297 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
16%inclusion47 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
15%inclusion46 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion43 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
13%inclusion39 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Master Chef
11%inclusion33 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
9.4%inclusion28 decks297 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere Grid
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
7.1%inclusion21 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion20 decks297 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
6.4%inclusion19 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
6.1%inclusion18 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Branching Evolution
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
-6%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion16 decks297 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
-11%synergy
Phyresis
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11%inclusion34 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
10%inclusion29 decks297 decks
9%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
6.1%inclusion18 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
44%inclusion130 decks297 decks
37%synergy
Nesting Grounds
42%inclusion125 decks297 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion102 decks297 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
33%inclusion99 decks297 decks
32%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
31%inclusion92 decks297 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion90 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion80 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion78 decks297 decks
-2%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
20%inclusion59 decks297 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion56 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion51 decks297 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion35 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion33 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion31 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion27 decks297 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion27 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.8%inclusion26 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.7%inclusion23 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion22 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.4%inclusion19 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion233 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion184 decks297 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion38 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion36 decks297 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion34 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion32 decks297 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion29 decks297 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.1%inclusion27 decks297 decks
-7%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.8%inclusion26 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.7%inclusion23 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.1%inclusion21 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.1%inclusion21 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.7%inclusion20 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion291 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion287 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion286 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion281 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
56%inclusion166 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion162 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
53%inclusion157 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Breeding Pool
51%inclusion150 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion149 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
48%inclusion144 decks297 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion141 decks297 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion136 decks297 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
45%inclusion134 decks297 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion127 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion126 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
40%inclusion95 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
37%inclusion111 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion100 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion97 decks297 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion91 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion90 decks297 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion90 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion88 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
29%inclusion85 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion74 decks297 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion69 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
23%inclusion67 decks297 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion67 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion66 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion63 decks297 decks
-6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion56 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Twilight Mire
18%inclusion54 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion52 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion52 decks297 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion47 decks297 decks
0%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
15%inclusion46 decks297 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion45 decks297 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion42 decks297 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion42 decks297 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion41 decks297 decks
-11%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion37 decks297 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion36 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion36 decks297 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion32 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion32 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion29 decks297 decks
-6%synergy