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

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
Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Absorbing Man
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Leader, Super-Genius
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Loki, God of Mischief
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Kang the Conqueror
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
70%inclusion197 decks280 decks
69%synergy
Master Biomancer
67%inclusion187 decks280 decks
64%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
67%inclusion187 decks280 decks
62%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
63%inclusion177 decks280 decks
56%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
49%inclusion138 decks280 decks
48%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
44%inclusion124 decks280 decks
44%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
48%inclusion135 decks280 decks
41%synergy
Biophagus
42%inclusion118 decks280 decks
41%synergy
Nesting Grounds
44%inclusion124 decks280 decks
38%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
38%inclusion106 decks280 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
49%inclusion137 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion131 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion127 decks280 decks
-0%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion119 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Invisible Stalker
40%inclusion112 decks280 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion112 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
39%inclusion108 decks280 decks
37%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
38%inclusion104 decks277 decks
33%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
37%inclusion103 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Fathom Mage
36%inclusion102 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Incubation Druid
36%inclusion101 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Vashta Nerada
36%inclusion101 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
35%inclusion99 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
35%inclusion97 decks280 decks
34%synergy
Necroskitter
34%inclusion96 decks280 decks
34%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
34%inclusion86 decks252 decks
34%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
33%inclusion83 decks252 decks
30%synergy
Spawnwrithe
33%inclusion92 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion91 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion91 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Blighted Agent
31%inclusion86 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Thrummingbird
30%inclusion84 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Spark Double
29%inclusion80 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Evolution Sage
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
28%inclusion71 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Scute Swarm
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
27%inclusion74 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Ouroboroid
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
22%inclusion62 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Viridian Joiner
20%inclusion57 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Obelisk Spider
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
17%inclusion48 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
17%inclusion48 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
17%inclusion47 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Cankerbloom
17%inclusion47 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Constable
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Willbreaker
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Devoted Druid
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Pensive Professor
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Guardian
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Altered Ego
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
14%inclusion40 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Gyre Sage
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Dread Tiller
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
42%inclusion118 decks280 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion93 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Call
32%inclusion90 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
30%inclusion83 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion69 decks280 decks
-11%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
24%inclusion66 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
23%inclusion64 decks280 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion59 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
20%inclusion57 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion49 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Stubborn Denial
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Tear Asunder
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion40 decks280 decks
-10%synergy
Experimental Augury
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Atomize
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Affliction
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Charm
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Infectious Bite
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Double Major
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
5%synergy
See Double
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion90 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
29%inclusion80 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion78 decks280 decks
-9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion75 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Drown in Ichor
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Neoform
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
-11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Season of Gathering
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Contentious Plan
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Doppelgang
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Aberrant Return
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Thirsting Roots
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Germination Practicum
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
33%inclusion91 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion59 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
20%inclusion57 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Contagion Clasp
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Engine
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Hollowmurk Siege
27%inclusion51 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Fight Rigging
25%inclusion70 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Hadana's Climb
22%inclusion61 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
21%inclusion59 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
21%inclusion58 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Inexorable Tide
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Primal Empathy
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Hardened Scales
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Master Chef
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Doubling Season
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Branching Evolution
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Greater Good
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion99 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion90 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
29%inclusion82 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion81 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion64 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion213 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion175 decks280 decks
-9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Victory Chimes
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion277 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion273 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion271 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion263 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion154 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
54%inclusion150 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion147 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Opulent Palace
52%inclusion146 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
51%inclusion142 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
49%inclusion137 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion133 decks280 decks
-0%synergy
Watery Grave
45%inclusion127 decks280 decks
-0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion122 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
43%inclusion120 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion119 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
42%inclusion118 decks280 decks
34%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
41%inclusion115 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion106 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
37%inclusion104 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion98 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion97 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion87 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion87 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
26%inclusion73 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion71 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
24%inclusion67 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion61 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion60 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion58 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Twilight Mire
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion40 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
2%synergy