Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Upgraded Infect

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
Topiary Lecturer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Pensive Professor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Berta, Wise Extrapolator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Germination Practicum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blighted Agent
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Generous Patron
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Evolution Sage
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Ichor Rats
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Plague Stinger
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Master Biomancer
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Viral Drake
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Vraska's Fall
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Experimental Augury
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Thrummingbird
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Necroskitter
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Vashta Nerada
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Cankerbloom
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Incubation Druid
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Biophagus
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Fathom Mage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Ouroboroid
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Flux Channeler
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Invisible Stalker
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Plague Myr
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Devoted Druid
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Observer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Scute Swarm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Danny Pink
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Glistener Elf
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Infectious Bite
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Atomize
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sultai Charm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bring the Ending
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Call
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Radstorm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Reject Imperfection
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Grim Affliction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Tear Asunder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wild Unraveling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Negate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Virulent Wound
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Serum Snare
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Steady Progress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Ichor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Thirsting Roots
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Expand the Sphere
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Contentious Plan
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Neoform
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Geth's Summons
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Aberrant Return
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Vat Emergence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mind Spring
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Uncage the Menagerie
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Open the Way
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Contagion Engine
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Bow of Nylea
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Phyresis
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Fight Rigging
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Glistening Oil
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Hadana's Climb
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Defense of the Heart
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Communal Brewing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nesting Grounds
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Glistening Sphere
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Staff of Compleation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Zagoth Triome
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Opulent Palace
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Wood
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Underground Mortuary
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Twilight Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Isle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy