Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Expensive +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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Master Biomancer
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Generous Patron
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Biophagus
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
The Great Henge
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Vashta Nerada
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Three Visits
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Spark Double
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Fathom Mage
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Blighted Agent
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Ouroboroid
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Invisible Stalker
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Necroskitter
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Spawnwrithe
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Evolution Witness
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Incubation Druid
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Scute Swarm
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Bloom Tender
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Cephalid Constable
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Devoted Druid
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Biovisionary
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Thrummingbird
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Compy Swarm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Obelisk Spider
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Homunculus Horde
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Viridian Joiner
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Plague Stinger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Gift
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Ripples of Potential
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Call
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mutational Advantage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Tear Asunder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Atomize
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Strike
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Experimental Augury
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Savage Summoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bioshift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Silkguard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fate Transfer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Infectious Bite
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Change of Plans
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Neoform
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Season of Gathering
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sakashima's Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Persist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Quasiduplicate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Open the Way
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Drown in Ichor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
The Ozolith
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Contagion Engine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Fight Rigging
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Hadana's Climb
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Hardened Scales
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Master Chef
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Nesting Grounds
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Karn's Bastion
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Shifting Woodland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Detection Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Glistening Sphere
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Island
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Tropical Island
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Bayou
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Underground Sea
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Opulent Palace
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy