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Volo, Guide to Monsters
Price tag $0.27

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

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

#222 Current Rank
#219 Last Week
#193 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.

Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+6% Synergy $48.30
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy $0.69
Diligent Zookeeper Diligent Zookeeper
+1% Synergy $0.16
Knowledge Seeker Knowledge Seeker
+1% Synergy $0.06
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
0% Synergy $2.33

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
+59% Synergy $4.96
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+56% Synergy $27.03
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+56% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.20
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+50% Synergy $0.13
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+48% Synergy $0.23
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+46% Synergy $0.08
Spark Double Spark Double
+45% Synergy $10.98
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+45% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+44% Synergy $0.21
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+43% Synergy $0.22
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+42% Synergy $2.85
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+42% Synergy $4.20
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.70
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $12.29
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.46
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.21
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+19% Synergy $34.12
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $19.80
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $49.78
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-2% Synergy $1009.05
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $89.88

Creatures

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

Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+43% Synergy $0.08
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+42% Synergy $0.04
Terastodon Terastodon
+38% Synergy $0.26
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+38% Synergy $5.51
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+37% Synergy $0.16
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+36% Synergy $0.05
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+33% Synergy $0.34
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+32% Synergy $0.89
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+31% Synergy $0.10
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+31% Synergy $1.41
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+30% Synergy $0.12
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+28% Synergy $0.21
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.26
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+28% Synergy $0.18
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.24
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+26% Synergy $3.37
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+26% Synergy $12.26
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+25% Synergy $3.49
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+24% Synergy $0.21
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+23% Synergy $7.84
Octomancer Octomancer
+23% Synergy $0.24
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+23% Synergy $3.72
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+21% Synergy $14.75
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+20% Synergy $0.21
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+20% Synergy $0.37
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+18% Synergy $3.09
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+17% Synergy $0.46
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+17% Synergy $0.29
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+16% Synergy $0.65
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+16% Synergy $5.26
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+16% Synergy $7.74
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+16% Synergy $0.23
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+15% Synergy $0.42
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+15% Synergy $0.35
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+15% Synergy $3.51
Starwinder Starwinder
+14% Synergy $0.70
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+14% Synergy $5.09
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+13% Synergy $3.17
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.22
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+13% Synergy $5.50
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+13% Synergy $0.48
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+13% Synergy $6.73
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+12% Synergy $5.46
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+12% Synergy $1.10
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+12% Synergy $0.58
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+10% Synergy $0.19
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $32.81
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+7% Synergy $6.18
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $1.84
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+2% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+40% Synergy $1.35
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+28% Synergy $0.30
Double Major Double Major
+25% Synergy $1.53
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+20% Synergy $1.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+14% Synergy $9.85
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+14% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.25
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $1.13
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.47
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $0.66
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+5% Synergy $0.35
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.48
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.86
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+2% Synergy $2.75
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.18
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.69
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.89
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.58
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $45.83
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.43
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.34
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.82
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-4% Synergy $0.32
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-5% Synergy $0.09
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.19
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-9% Synergy $0.17

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+21% Synergy $0.90
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+14% Synergy $0.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $1.84
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.37
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $7.35
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+10% Synergy $0.89
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.11
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.21
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+7% Synergy $0.10
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+7% Synergy $1.25
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.48
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $1.85
Rootcast Apprenticeship Rootcast Apprenticeship
+5% Synergy $0.18
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+5% Synergy $0.20
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $3.66
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $7.98
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.12
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+1% Synergy $0.39
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $1.05
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.16
Doppelgang Doppelgang
0% Synergy $0.50
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
0% Synergy $0.29
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.66
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $1.26
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-4% Synergy $0.16
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $31.02
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+28% Synergy $5.24
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+23% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.86
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+11% Synergy $8.13
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+7% Synergy $3.17
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+6% Synergy $0.46
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $60.53
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+4% Synergy $6.45
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $8.28

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+23% Synergy $1.27
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+18% Synergy $3.39
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $9.82
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+13% Synergy $5.78
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+12% Synergy $2.62
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+8% Synergy $22.45
City of Death City of Death
+8% Synergy $0.75
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.26
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+4% Synergy $3.75
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.10
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $3.73
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.00
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $10.80
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $1.05
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+3% Synergy $2.39
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $28.35
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $21.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $9.06

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
+17% Synergy $0.66
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+1% Synergy $0.76
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
0% Synergy $5.10

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $4.88
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.43
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.44
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+5% Synergy $13.67
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $4.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.26
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
0% Synergy $0.13
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
0% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.75
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $8.20
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $32.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $6.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $2.22
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92

Lands

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

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.14
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.09
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+8% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.51
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.48
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+5% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.58
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $1.32
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+4% Synergy $0.22
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.11
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+4% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.20
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+3% Synergy $5.11
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.06
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.10
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
+1% Synergy $0.04
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+1% Synergy $0.07
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $1.05
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $4.51
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.11
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
0% Synergy $0.10
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.83
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
0% Synergy $0.88
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.17
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.37
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.82
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
-1% Synergy $0.14
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.16
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $7.80
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.69
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $24.38
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-4% Synergy $1.19
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy $10.60
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.82

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
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Riku of Two Reflections Riku of Two Reflections
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
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
Myojin of Seeing Winds Myojin of Seeing Winds
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Sixth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
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
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Momir Vig, Simic Visionary Momir Vig, Simic Visionary
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
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Sixth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius