Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - Expensive +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
Absorbing Man
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Loki, God of Mischief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Biophagus
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Master Biomancer
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
67%synergy
The Great Henge
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Blighted Agent
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Vashta Nerada
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Three Visits
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Invisible Stalker
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Silent Hallcreeper
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Necroskitter
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Spawnwrithe
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Evolution Witness
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Spark Double
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Fathom Mage
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Scute Swarm
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Cephalid Constable
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Biovisionary
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Compy Swarm
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Ouroboroid
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Dread Tiller
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Loch Mare
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Viridian Joiner
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Incubation Druid
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Viral Drake
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Willbreaker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Evolution Sage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Obelisk Spider
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Gaea's Gift
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Slip Out the Back
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mutational Advantage
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Call
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Stubborn Denial
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Tear Asunder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Strike
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Atomize
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Experimental Augury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Bite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Black Sun's Zenith
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Neoform
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Aberrant Return
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima's Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Season of Gathering
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Growth Curve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Contagion Clasp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Fight Rigging
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Hadana's Climb
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Inexorable Tide
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Communal Brewing
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Defense of the Heart
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Additive Evolution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Branching Evolution
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Guardian Project
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Family's Favor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Grounds
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Victory Chimes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Glistening Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Zagoth Triome
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Island
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Underground Sea
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Tropical Island
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Bayou
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Opulent Palace
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy