Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Upgraded +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
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Leader, Super-Genius
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Loki, God of Mischief
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kang the Conqueror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Absorbing Man
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
70%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Master Biomancer
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Vashta Nerada
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Biophagus
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Invisible Stalker
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Champion of Lambholt
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Ouroboroid
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Incubation Druid
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Blighted Agent
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Necroskitter
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Fathom Mage
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Evolution Sage
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Devoted Druid
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Pensive Professor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Evolution Witness
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Scute Swarm
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Spawnwrithe
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Willbreaker
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Clever Impersonator
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Cankerbloom
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Plague Stinger
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Constable
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Obelisk Spider
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Loch Mare
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Viral Drake
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Viridian Joiner
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Call
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Tear Asunder
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Atomize
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Infectious Bite
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Strike
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Affliction
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sultai Charm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Silkguard
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Deathsprout
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Putrefy
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Radstorm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Murder
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Double Major
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Drown in Ichor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Neoform
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Season of Gathering
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Aberrant Return
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Germination Practicum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Expand the Sphere
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Vat Emergence
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Contentious Plan
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Thirsting Roots
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Villainous Wealth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Contagion Clasp
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Contagion Engine
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Mirror Box
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Bow of Nylea
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Hadana's Climb
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Fight Rigging
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Inexorable Tide
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Master Chef
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Season
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Guardian Project
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Phyresis
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Communal Brewing
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Noggle the Mind
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Journey to Eternity
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Call of the Ring
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Victory Chimes
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Bounty Board
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Zagoth Triome
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Opulent Palace
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Grove
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Twilight Mire
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Vernal Fen
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Sodden Verdure
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malady
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-8%synergy