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Volo, Guide to Monsters
Price tag $0.37

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#228 Current Rank
#260 Last Week
#209 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Volo, Guide to Monsters.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Volo, Guide to Monsters decks.

Bristlebane Battler Bristlebane Battler
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+3% Synergy $4.25
Wistfulness Wistfulness
+2% Synergy $8.94
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+1% Synergy $0.44
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
0% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Guide to Monsters's abilities and overall game plan.

End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+60% Synergy $0.42
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+59% Synergy $1.02
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+56% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+55% Synergy $0.27
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+55% Synergy $19.77
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+49% Synergy $0.22
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+48% Synergy $0.13
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+45% Synergy $0.21
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+45% Synergy $0.16
Spark Double Spark Double
+44% Synergy $13.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volo, Guide to Monsters decks.

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+43% Synergy $0.23
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+42% Synergy $3.42
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+41% Synergy $7.96
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+41% Synergy $1.79
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $13.51
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.09
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $33.59
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $24.84
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1176.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $58.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $53.72
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.18

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Volo, Guide to Monsters's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+43% Synergy $0.31
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+42% Synergy $0.30
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+42% Synergy $0.07
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+38% Synergy $6.17
Terastodon Terastodon
+37% Synergy $0.31
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+37% Synergy $0.23
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+36% Synergy $0.25
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+32% Synergy $0.69
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+32% Synergy $0.43
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+31% Synergy $0.26
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+30% Synergy $0.11
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+30% Synergy $1.33
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+28% Synergy $18.23
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+28% Synergy $0.31
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.40
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.30
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+27% Synergy $0.28
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+26% Synergy $3.54
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+25% Synergy $0.33
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+24% Synergy $3.85
Octomancer Octomancer
+24% Synergy $0.34
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+22% Synergy $10.86
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+22% Synergy $3.72
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+22% Synergy $15.27
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+20% Synergy $0.38
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+19% Synergy $0.30
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+18% Synergy $2.75
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+17% Synergy $5.57
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+17% Synergy $0.42
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+17% Synergy $0.34
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+16% Synergy $0.41
Starwinder Starwinder
+16% Synergy $1.05
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+16% Synergy $9.15
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+16% Synergy $0.89
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+15% Synergy $0.30
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+14% Synergy $4.51
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+14% Synergy $6.51
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+14% Synergy $5.09
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+14% Synergy $0.43
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+14% Synergy $3.49
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.32
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+13% Synergy $9.36
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+13% Synergy $10.52
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+13% Synergy $0.48
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+12% Synergy $1.21
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $55.04
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+6% Synergy $7.52
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $2.31
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+3% Synergy $0.42
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $22.65

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Guide to Monsters safe.

Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+28% Synergy $0.30
Double Major Double Major
+25% Synergy $1.73
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+19% Synergy $0.59
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+15% Synergy $0.23
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+13% Synergy $13.06
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.06
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $0.87
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.95
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.98
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.85
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+4% Synergy $0.38
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $2.79
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.33
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.29
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.62
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.40
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.50
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.06
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.40
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.48
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.42
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-4% Synergy $0.35
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-5% Synergy $0.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.35
Harrow Harrow
-7% Synergy $0.29
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-9% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Guide to Monsters's game plan and control the board.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+21% Synergy $1.02
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+13% Synergy $0.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $3.18
Farseek Farseek
+11% Synergy $0.71
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $9.41
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+10% Synergy $0.85
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.32
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+7% Synergy $0.10
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+7% Synergy $1.67
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.81
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $2.23
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $2.68
Rootcast Apprenticeship Rootcast Apprenticeship
+4% Synergy $0.31
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $7.80
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+2% Synergy $1.87
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.23
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.19
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.91
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+1% Synergy $0.38
Doppelgang Doppelgang
0% Synergy $0.79
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.80
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $1.78
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $38.43
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+28% Synergy $7.04
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+24% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $2.00
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+10% Synergy $9.33
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $4.72
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+6% Synergy $0.38
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $61.96
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+4% Synergy $9.32
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.91

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Guide to Monsters's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+24% Synergy $3.47
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+19% Synergy $5.92
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $12.27
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+13% Synergy $27.64
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+12% Synergy $4.74
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+9% Synergy $31.24
City of Death City of Death
+8% Synergy $0.85
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.41
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+4% Synergy $2.37
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.28
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $5.03
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $11.51
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.21
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $1.02
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+3% Synergy $3.11
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $33.93
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.36
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Volo, Guide to Monsters to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.70
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+1% Synergy $1.09
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
0% Synergy $6.53

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $5.97
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.44
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.52
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $15.88
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.67
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.70
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
0% Synergy $0.18
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
0% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.28
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $8.51
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.69
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $45.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $25.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $1.16
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $4.55

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.44
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $3.85
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.53

Lands

The mana base foundation for Volo, Guide to Monsters decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.27
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.64
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+7% Synergy $0.20
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.81
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+5% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.65
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+5% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.22
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.94
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.18
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+4% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+3% Synergy $7.81
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.19
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.22
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.20
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.26
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.91
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+1% Synergy $0.09
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $5.80
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
0% Synergy $0.27
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $10.44
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.10
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.18
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
0% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.29
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-1% Synergy $0.47
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $35.68
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $11.89
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $2.43
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-3% Synergy $0.29
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-3% Synergy $1.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $30.79
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy $12.59
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.42

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Guide to Monsters.

Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Shameless Charlatan Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Shameless Charlatan
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
Kimahri, Valiant Guardian Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
Riku of Two Reflections Riku of Two Reflections
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Sixth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Myojin of Seeing Winds Myojin of Seeing Winds
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Dungeon Delver Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Dungeon Delver
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Feywild Visitor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Feywild Visitor
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts