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Volo, Guide to Monsters
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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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

#208 Current Rank
#219 Last Week
#181 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.

Starwinder Starwinder
+11% Synergy $0.90
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+4% Synergy $16.93
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+3% Synergy $21.88
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+2% Synergy $2.40
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
-1% Synergy $0.14

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
+61% Synergy $0.46
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+60% Synergy $2.67
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+57% Synergy $6.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.25
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+55% Synergy $0.13
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+51% Synergy $0.10
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+49% Synergy $0.20
Spark Double Spark Double
+46% Synergy $7.92
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+45% Synergy $0.12
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+44% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+44% Synergy $0.21
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+44% Synergy $0.22
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+42% Synergy $2.29
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+41% Synergy $2.78
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.54
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $10.10
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $1.25
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.83

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+19% Synergy $35.46
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $23.45
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $49.29
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-2% Synergy $989.62
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $42.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

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

Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+44% Synergy $0.15
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+42% Synergy $0.03
Terastodon Terastodon
+38% Synergy $0.27
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+37% Synergy $3.95
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+36% Synergy $0.20
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+35% Synergy $0.09
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+34% Synergy $1.28
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+33% Synergy $0.28
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+32% Synergy $0.10
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+31% Synergy $0.64
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+28% Synergy $0.19
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+28% Synergy $0.22
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+28% Synergy $0.19
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+27% Synergy $1.40
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+27% Synergy $0.28
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+25% Synergy $3.75
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+25% Synergy $2.55
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+24% Synergy $11.63
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+24% Synergy $7.48
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+23% Synergy $0.20
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+23% Synergy $4.13
Octomancer Octomancer
+22% Synergy $0.51
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+21% Synergy $0.22
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+20% Synergy $18.66
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+19% Synergy $0.33
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+17% Synergy $0.23
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+17% Synergy $2.87
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+16% Synergy $1.00
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+16% Synergy $8.82
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+16% Synergy $0.44
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+16% Synergy $0.31
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+16% Synergy $3.87
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+16% Synergy $0.42
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+15% Synergy $3.67
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+15% Synergy $0.30
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+14% Synergy $3.84
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+14% Synergy $9.18
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+14% Synergy $0.56
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+14% Synergy $5.20
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+14% Synergy $5.73
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+13% Synergy $0.92
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+12% Synergy $0.42
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+12% Synergy $2.92
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+12% Synergy $1.03
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+12% Synergy $0.53
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+11% Synergy $0.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $30.28
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+7% Synergy $3.96
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $2.47
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+2% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+39% Synergy $2.18
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+28% Synergy $0.27
Double Major Double Major
+26% Synergy $1.50
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+20% Synergy $0.88
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+14% Synergy $9.75
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+13% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.26
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $1.68
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $2.22
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+5% Synergy $0.21
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+5% Synergy $0.29
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.08
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+3% Synergy $1.10
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.87
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.17
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+2% Synergy $2.36
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.85
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.03
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.45
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-4% Synergy $0.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $1.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.87
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-5% Synergy $0.16
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.34
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-8% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+21% Synergy $0.79
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+14% Synergy $0.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $1.99
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.73
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+11% Synergy $0.55
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $5.88
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+8% Synergy $0.12
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+8% Synergy $0.99
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.13
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $1.52
Rootcast Apprenticeship Rootcast Apprenticeship
+5% Synergy $0.49
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+5% Synergy $0.22
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $3.18
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $7.80
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.20
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+1% Synergy $0.40
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.82
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+1% Synergy $0.47
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.21
Doppelgang Doppelgang
0% Synergy $0.49
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
0% Synergy $0.35
Ravenform Ravenform
0% Synergy $0.15
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.89
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $1.36
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-4% Synergy $0.16
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $21.28
Explore Explore
-10% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+30% Synergy $5.37
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+23% Synergy $0.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.54
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+12% Synergy $7.33
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+7% Synergy $3.28
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+6% Synergy $0.54
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $62.95
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+4% Synergy $4.45
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $12.57

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+22% Synergy $2.59
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+17% Synergy $4.52
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $10.62
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+13% Synergy $2.23
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+13% Synergy $5.60
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+8% Synergy $25.54
City of Death City of Death
+8% Synergy $1.14
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.25
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $3.89
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+5% Synergy $0.10
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+4% Synergy $0.98
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+4% Synergy $4.50
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.15
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $0.92
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $11.27
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+3% Synergy $2.54
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $29.02
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $27.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.45

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
+18% Synergy $0.78
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+1% Synergy $0.53
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
-1% Synergy $5.01

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $4.48
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.45
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.88
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
0% Synergy $0.12
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
0% Synergy $0.28
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $8.83
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $30.50
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $1.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.52
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $2.70
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $2.88
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.27
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.86
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+8% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.13
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+5% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $1.07
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $1.16
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+4% Synergy $0.58
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.26
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.18
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.03
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.26
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.04
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.30
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $4.88
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
+1% Synergy $0.10
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+1% Synergy $0.07
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.16
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.82
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $4.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.15
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.09
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.14
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.33
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.82
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
-1% Synergy $0.14
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $7.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.01
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-4% Synergy $1.07
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy $9.45
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $27.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.87

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Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
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Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
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