Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Optimized 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
Blighted Agent
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Viral Drake
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Phyresis
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Infectious Bite
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Contagion Engine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Thrummingbird
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Necroskitter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Spark Double
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Master Biomancer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Evolution Sage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Generous Patron
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Plague Stinger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Invisible Stalker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Flensermite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Flux Channeler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Glistener Elf
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Blight Mamba
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Obelisk Spider
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ichor Rats
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodroot Apothecary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Witness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Venser, Corpse Puppet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vector Asp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sphinx of Magosi
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Skull Prophet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Putrefax
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Roil Cartographer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Observer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Tainted Strike
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Vraska's Fall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Ripples of Potential
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Putrefy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Essence Capture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abrupt Decay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Plasm Capture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Atomize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Silkguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Trash the Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Voidslime
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Simic Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Radstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Black Sun's Zenith
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sakashima's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Contentious Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Infection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Neoform
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Noxious Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Planewide Celebration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thirsting Roots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Drown in Ichor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Villainous Wealth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Trigon of Infestation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lux Cannon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Trigon of Corruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Box
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blight Sickle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Prosthetic Injector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Viridian Longbow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Animation Module
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Monument to Perfection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Glistening Oil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Primal Empathy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Piracy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snake Cult Initiation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Goliath Hatchery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ranger Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
As Foretold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Necrogen Communion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vraska the Unseen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Nesting Grounds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pit of Offerings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Echoing Deeps
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Glistening Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Golgari Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Replicating Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Underground Mortuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Opulent Palace
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
The Seedcore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Captivating Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirrex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Aether Hub
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Viridescent Bog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bayou
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy