Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander)

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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
Glen Elendra Guardian
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Dread Tiller
11%inclusion30 decks270 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
8.1%inclusion22 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Loch Mare
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
55%inclusion1.88K decks3.41K decks
54%synergy
Master Biomancer
54%inclusion1.86K decks3.41K decks
51%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
48%inclusion1.63K decks3.41K decks
47%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
50%inclusion1.69K decks3.41K decks
45%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
45%inclusion1.53K decks3.41K decks
43%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion1.69K decks3.41K decks
42%synergy
Necroskitter
36%inclusion1.24K decks3.41K decks
36%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
36%inclusion1.23K decks3.41K decks
35%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
35%inclusion1.19K decks3.41K decks
34%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
34%inclusion1.15K decks3.41K decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
56%inclusion1.92K decks3.41K decks
14%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion1.74K decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion1.43K decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion1.40K decks3.41K decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion1.33K decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
38%inclusion1.29K decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion1.24K decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion1.23K decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Evolution Sage
35%inclusion1.21K decks3.41K decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
34%inclusion1.17K decks3.41K decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion581 decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion548 decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion397 decks3.41K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion327 decks3.41K decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.6%inclusion225 decks3.41K decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.6%inclusion225 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion1.14K decks3.41K decks
26%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
33%inclusion1.12K decks3.41K decks
32%synergy
Spark Double
32%inclusion1.08K decks3.41K decks
27%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
31%inclusion860 decks2.73K decks
31%synergy
Blighted Agent
31%inclusion1.05K decks3.41K decks
29%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion936 decks3.41K decks
24%synergy
Obelisk Spider
27%inclusion923 decks3.41K decks
27%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
27%inclusion733 decks2.75K decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion892 decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion868 decks3.41K decks
22%synergy
Invisible Stalker
25%inclusion843 decks3.41K decks
21%synergy
Fathom Mage
24%inclusion824 decks3.41K decks
20%synergy
Biophagus
23%inclusion793 decks3.41K decks
22%synergy
Spawnwrithe
23%inclusion792 decks3.41K decks
23%synergy
Clever Impersonator
23%inclusion790 decks3.41K decks
21%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
23%inclusion778 decks3.41K decks
21%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
23%inclusion771 decks3.41K decks
21%synergy
Vashta Nerada
22%inclusion749 decks3.41K decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion711 decks3.41K decks
16%synergy
Cankerbloom
20%inclusion683 decks3.41K decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion670 decks3.41K decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
20%inclusion666 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
19%inclusion664 decks3.41K decks
17%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
19%inclusion638 decks3.41K decks
18%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
19%inclusion635 decks3.41K decks
18%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion631 decks3.41K decks
16%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
18%inclusion628 decks3.41K decks
15%synergy
Altered Ego
18%inclusion622 decks3.41K decks
16%synergy
Evil Twin
17%inclusion568 decks3.41K decks
16%synergy
Ouroboroid
16%inclusion215 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Viridian Joiner
16%inclusion546 decks3.41K decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion461 decks2.92K decks
11%synergy
Biovisionary
16%inclusion536 decks3.41K decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
16%inclusion472 decks3.04K decks
12%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
15%inclusion294 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Devoted Druid
15%inclusion519 decks3.41K decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion510 decks3.41K decks
-8%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion450 decks3.07K decks
9%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
15%inclusion499 decks3.41K decks
14%synergy
Flux Channeler
15%inclusion499 decks3.41K decks
12%synergy
Viral Drake
14%inclusion493 decks3.41K decks
14%synergy
Undercover Operative
14%inclusion470 decks3.41K decks
13%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion465 decks3.41K decks
12%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
13%inclusion366 decks2.74K decks
12%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
12%inclusion416 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Loyal Guardian
12%inclusion403 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Stunt Double
12%inclusion397 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
11%inclusion391 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Constable
10%inclusion356 decks3.41K decks
10%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
10%inclusion355 decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion917 decks3.07K decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion983 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
24%inclusion816 decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion698 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Atomize
20%inclusion662 decks3.33K decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
20%inclusion675 decks3.41K decks
17%synergy
Experimental Augury
19%inclusion662 decks3.41K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion628 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion613 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
18%inclusion610 decks3.41K decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion573 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion569 decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion469 decks3.33K decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion450 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion449 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion433 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
13%inclusion429 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion398 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion373 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion360 decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion358 decks3.41K decks
-5%synergy
See Double
9.5%inclusion323 decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
Infectious Bite
9.0%inclusion308 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.0%inclusion306 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion300 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.7%inclusion298 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.7%inclusion296 decks3.41K decks
-5%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.6%inclusion295 decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
7.5%inclusion255 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion254 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion250 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
7.3%inclusion249 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.2%inclusion246 decks3.41K decks
-6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.1%inclusion243 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.0%inclusion238 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion213 decks3.07K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion212 decks3.07K decks
0%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion235 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion228 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
6.4%inclusion220 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion211 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
6.2%inclusion211 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.1%inclusion207 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
5.9%inclusion201 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Radstorm
5.7%inclusion196 decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.7%inclusion195 decks3.41K decks
-5%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.6%inclusion190 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Steady Progress
5.3%inclusion180 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion178 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
34%inclusion1.14K decks3.41K decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion968 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion782 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
21%inclusion732 decks3.41K decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
19%inclusion634 decks3.41K decks
16%synergy
Drown in Ichor
17%inclusion566 decks3.41K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion559 decks3.41K decks
14%synergy
Contentious Plan
15%inclusion502 decks3.41K decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion392 decks3.41K decks
-11%synergy
Thirsting Roots
11%inclusion382 decks3.41K decks
10%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
11%inclusion380 decks3.41K decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion358 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Villainous Wealth
10%inclusion358 decks3.41K decks
-7%synergy
Doppelgang
9.5%inclusion323 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.9%inclusion305 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
7.6%inclusion258 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Neoform
7.6%inclusion258 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.4%inclusion252 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Persist
6.6%inclusion225 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.4%inclusion220 decks3.41K decks
-8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.3%inclusion216 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.2%inclusion211 decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion207 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
5.9%inclusion201 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.6%inclusion192 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.6%inclusion191 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
5.3%inclusion182 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Aberrant Return
5.2%inclusion14 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion1.04K decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
27%inclusion911 decks3.41K decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion794 decks3.41K decks
17%synergy
Contagion Engine
22%inclusion745 decks3.41K decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion702 decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion438 decks3.41K decks
12%synergy
Mirror Box
12%inclusion415 decks3.41K decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion351 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
9.2%inclusion313 decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
8.7%inclusion298 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.7%inclusion264 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.5%inclusion189 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.2%inclusion179 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Nest of Scarabs
31%inclusion1.05K decks3.41K decks
30%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
26%inclusion892 decks3.41K decks
26%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
25%inclusion719 decks2.93K decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion722 decks3.41K decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
20%inclusion682 decks3.41K decks
20%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion327 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion583 decks3.41K decks
16%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion577 decks3.41K decks
14%synergy
Fight Rigging
15%inclusion524 decks3.41K decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion498 decks3.41K decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
12%inclusion410 decks3.41K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion386 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion342 decks3.41K decks
9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.5%inclusion289 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.0%inclusion273 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.9%inclusion271 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
7.9%inclusion269 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
7.9%inclusion269 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion254 decks3.41K decks
-9%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.3%inclusion248 decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Master Chef
7.0%inclusion239 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
5.9%inclusion203 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.9%inclusion203 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.7%inclusion193 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
5.6%inclusion190 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
5.3%inclusion171 decks3.22K decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.2%inclusion178 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion54 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion478 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
7.0%inclusion234 decks3.33K decks
6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.8%inclusion232 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
35%inclusion1.20K decks3.41K decks
28%synergy
Nesting Grounds
32%inclusion1.10K decks3.41K decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.04K decks3.41K decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion1.03K decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion859 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion682 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
18%inclusion598 decks3.41K decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion597 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion514 decks3.41K decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
15%inclusion497 decks3.41K decks
13%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion383 decks3.41K decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion351 decks3.41K decks
-6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion329 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.3%inclusion249 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion249 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion228 decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.6%inclusion226 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion193 decks3.41K decks
-6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.4%inclusion166 decks3.07K decks
-8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.2%inclusion176 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion2.78K decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion2.37K decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion614 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion499 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion479 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion469 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion453 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion425 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion384 decks3.41K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion373 decks3.41K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion339 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.9%inclusion269 decks3.41K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion248 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.9%inclusion234 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.2%inclusion213 decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.8%inclusion68 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.5%inclusion187 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion3.29K decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion3.28K decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion3.26K decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.06K decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Opulent Palace
57%inclusion1.94K decks3.41K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion1.93K decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
45%inclusion1.54K decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
45%inclusion1.52K decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
44%inclusion1.51K decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion1.46K decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion1.46K decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion1.39K decks3.41K decks
13%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
40%inclusion1.36K decks3.41K decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion1.32K decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion1.28K decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion1.27K decks3.41K decks
6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
35%inclusion1.19K decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion1.04K decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion1.03K decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
30%inclusion917 decks3.07K decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion967 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion949 decks3.41K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion921 decks3.41K decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion914 decks3.41K decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion909 decks3.41K decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion770 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion746 decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion648 decks3.04K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion694 decks3.41K decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion685 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion679 decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion639 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion631 decks3.41K decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion608 decks3.41K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion593 decks3.41K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion589 decks3.41K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion573 decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion571 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion461 decks3.41K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion446 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion423 decks3.41K decks
-3%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion410 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion407 decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion377 decks3.41K decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion358 decks3.41K decks
2%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion345 decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion345 decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion328 decks3.41K decks
-4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
9.0%inclusion308 decks3.41K decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Wood
8.9%inclusion302 decks3.41K decks
-2%synergy