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Volo, Guide to Monsters
Price tag $0.38

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

#260 Current Rank
#318 Last Week
#219 Past 2 Years

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.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+14% Synergy $0.29
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+7% Synergy $1.13
Loki, Lord of Misrule Loki, Lord of Misrule
+3% Synergy
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+2% Synergy $4.75
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-8% Synergy $5.24

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
+59% Synergy $0.41
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+59% Synergy $0.74
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+55% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+54% Synergy $0.31
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+53% Synergy $20.44
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+48% Synergy $0.29
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+47% Synergy $0.31
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+45% Synergy $0.36
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+45% Synergy $0.23
Spark Double Spark Double
+43% Synergy $10.10

Top Cards

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

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+43% Synergy $0.34
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+42% Synergy $4.12
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+41% Synergy $2.54
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+40% Synergy $8.49
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+34% Synergy $0.39
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+27% Synergy $11.91
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.67
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $34.55
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+0% Synergy $28.30
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1510.97
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $58.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+42% Synergy $0.27
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+42% Synergy $0.13
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+40% Synergy $0.16
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+38% Synergy $6.87
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+37% Synergy $0.31
Terastodon Terastodon
+37% Synergy $0.37
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+36% Synergy $0.28
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+32% Synergy $0.43
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+30% Synergy $0.33
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+30% Synergy $1.39
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+29% Synergy $0.11
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+29% Synergy $1.18
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+28% Synergy $19.68
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.29
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.99
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+27% Synergy $3.30
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+26% Synergy $0.32
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+26% Synergy $0.34
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+25% Synergy $0.33
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+24% Synergy $4.33
Octomancer Octomancer
+24% Synergy $0.33
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+22% Synergy $17.69
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+22% Synergy $10.12
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+21% Synergy $4.98
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+19% Synergy $0.29
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+18% Synergy $6.25
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+18% Synergy $1.23
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+17% Synergy $0.40
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+17% Synergy $0.28
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+17% Synergy $0.44
Starwinder Starwinder
+16% Synergy $0.90
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+16% Synergy $0.50
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+16% Synergy $6.97
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+15% Synergy $1.01
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+14% Synergy $5.44
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+14% Synergy $0.39
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+13% Synergy $0.62
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.26
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+13% Synergy $3.88
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+13% Synergy $10.69
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+13% Synergy $5.60
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+13% Synergy $10.26
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+12% Synergy $0.69
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+12% Synergy $10.89
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+11% Synergy $1.35
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $46.57
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+6% Synergy $10.02
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $2.15
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+3% Synergy $0.35
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $27.17

Instants

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

Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+27% Synergy $0.33
Double Major Double Major
+25% Synergy $2.46
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+18% Synergy $0.86
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+15% Synergy $0.37
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+14% Synergy $14.58
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.20
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $1.99
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.72
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.57
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.69
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+3% Synergy $0.33
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $5.73
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.71
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
+0% Synergy $0.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $55.81
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.85
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.00
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.01
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.41
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-3% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.82
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.50
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-6% Synergy $0.33
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.39
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-8% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+20% Synergy $1.02
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+12% Synergy $0.18
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.55
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+9% Synergy $3.05
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+9% Synergy $2.40
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.32
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.31
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+6% Synergy $0.14
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+6% Synergy $1.49
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $7.05
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.50
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+4% Synergy $0.37
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+3% Synergy $4.46
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $3.53
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $11.38
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.65
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+1% Synergy $0.38
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+0% Synergy $0.39
Harmonize Harmonize
+0% Synergy $0.26
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.31
Doppelgang Doppelgang
0% Synergy $2.19
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.92
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-2% Synergy $2.34
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $52.76
Explore Explore
-7% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+27% Synergy $7.16
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+23% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.95
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+10% Synergy $9.08
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+7% Synergy $0.67
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $5.42
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+5% Synergy $0.37
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $64.01
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+3% Synergy $9.34
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.89

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+24% Synergy $3.98
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+19% Synergy $8.03
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $13.25
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+12% Synergy $21.01
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+11% Synergy $3.49
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+10% Synergy $35.62
City of Death City of Death
+7% Synergy $0.83
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.42
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.26
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+3% Synergy $5.61
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+3% Synergy $4.58
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $1.03
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $12.12
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.64
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $2.84
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $32.07
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $12.00

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
+14% Synergy $0.68
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+0% Synergy $1.03
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
0% Synergy $5.60

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+14% Synergy $7.56
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.35
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.41
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.40
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $13.29
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.26
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+0% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+0% Synergy $2.94
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
0% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $10.00
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $50.77
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.88
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.43
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $4.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.82
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+9% Synergy $4.88
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+6% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $7.05
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.77
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.80
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.30
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+4% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.31
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.26
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.49
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.16
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+3% Synergy $7.70
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+1% Synergy $0.31
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.65
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $6.52
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+1% Synergy $0.12
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+0% Synergy $1.38
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+0% Synergy $7.35
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.12
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
0% Synergy $0.27
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.33
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.91
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-1% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-1% Synergy $10.46
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-3% Synergy $1.95
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $36.97
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-3% Synergy $12.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.82
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-4% Synergy $0.28
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-4% Synergy $1.10

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
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kimahri, Valiant Guardian Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
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
Riku of Two Reflections Riku of Two Reflections
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
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing 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 Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
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
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
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
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver