Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Loki, God of Mischief
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Secret Invasion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Absorbing Man
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
45%synergy
The Great Henge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Biophagus
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Master Biomancer
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Evolution Sage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Spark Double
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Intuition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Necroskitter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Ouroboroid
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Thrummingbird
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Incubation Druid
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Cankerbloom
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Blighted Agent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Obelisk Spider
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Scute Swarm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vashta Nerada
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Dread Tiller
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
The Astonishing Ant-Man
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Pensive Professor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Professor Hulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Warden of the Grove
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Undercover Operative
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Invisible Stalker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Altered Ego
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Evolution Witness
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Hardbristle Bandit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Abrupt Decay
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Atomize
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Experimental Augury
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Double Major
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Reflection
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Grim Affliction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Charm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dina's Guidance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
See Double
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reject Imperfection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Thirsting Roots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Drown in Ichor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Season of Gathering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Abstract Performance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Applied Geometry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Expand the Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Incremental Blight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mass Diminish
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Smell Fear
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Analyze the Pollen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Contagion Engine
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Birthing Pod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Hadana's Climb
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fight Rigging
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Doubling Season
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Exploration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sadistic Obsession
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Burgeoning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Reflection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dress Down
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Grounds
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Victory Chimes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Island
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Underground Sea
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Zagoth Triome
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Opulent Palace
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Underground Mortuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Fen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Vernal Fen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy