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
Pensive Professor
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Necroskitter
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Master Biomancer
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Evolution Sage
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Vashta Nerada
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Blighted Agent
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Obelisk Spider
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Ouroboroid
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Spark Double
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Incubation Druid
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Invisible Stalker
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Biophagus
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Cankerbloom
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Devoted Druid
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Viral Drake
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Altered Ego
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Fathom Mage
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Plague Stinger
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Contaminant Grafter
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Ichor Rats
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Willbreaker
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Spawnwrithe
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Clever Impersonator
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dread Tiller
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Loch Mare
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sludge Monster
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Vraska's Fall
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Atomize
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Infectious Bite
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Call
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Grim Affliction
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Tear Asunder
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Sultai Charm
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Radstorm
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Silkguard
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Double Major
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dina's Guidance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Drown in Ichor
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Neoform
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Thirsting Roots
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Season of Gathering
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Villainous Wealth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Aberrant Return
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Expand the Sphere
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Vat Emergence
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cost of Brilliance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mass Diminish
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Geth's Summons
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Doppelgang
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mind into Matter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Engine
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
The Great Henge
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Mirror Box
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Bow of Nylea
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blowfly Infestation
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Inexorable Tide
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Fight Rigging
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Hadana's Climb
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Master Chef
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Guardian Project
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Journey to Eternity
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Pernicious Deed
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
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
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Grasping Dunes
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Glistening Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Bounty Board
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Opulent Palace
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Twilight Mire
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Vernal Fen
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy