Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Upgraded Infect

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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
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blighted Agent
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Evolution Sage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Viral Drake
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Plague Stinger
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Generous Patron
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Master Biomancer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Ichor Rats
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Kodama's Reach
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Inexorable Tide
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Contagion Clasp
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Necroskitter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Vashta Nerada
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Cankerbloom
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Thrummingbird
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Fathom Mage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Invisible Stalker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Biophagus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Flux Channeler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ouroboroid
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tyranid Prime
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Whispering Specter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Plague Myr
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Spark Double
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Danny Pink
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Glistener Elf
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Clever Impersonator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloodroot Apothecary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Core Prowler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Evolution Witness
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Observer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Infectious Bite
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Strike
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Vraska's Fall
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Atomize
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sultai Charm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Abrupt Decay
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Affliction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bring the Ending
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Steady Progress
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Radstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Tear Asunder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Virulent Wound
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Thirsting Roots
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Drown in Ichor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Expand the Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Contentious Plan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Neoform
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Season of Gathering
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Engine
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Bow of Nylea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Box
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Phyresis
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fight Rigging
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Glistening Oil
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hadana's Climb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Communal Brewing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Master Chef
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Kishla Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Glistening Sphere
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Zagoth Triome
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Opulent Palace
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Grove
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Mire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Wood
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Wastewood Verge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy