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Volo, Guide to Monsters
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Playstyle & Strategy

Clones 23% Tokens 22% Zoo 10% Spell Copy 6% Ramp 6%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Volo, Guide to Monsters players are trying out in Clones decks.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+13% Synergy $0.29
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+7% Synergy $0.94
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $3.28
Applied Geometry Applied Geometry
-2% Synergy $0.22
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-9% Synergy $6.16

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Volo, Guide to Monsters's Clones builds — cards that lean hardest into the Clones theme.

Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+56% Synergy $2.23
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+55% Synergy $0.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+53% Synergy $0.31
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+52% Synergy $16.29
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+51% Synergy $0.34
Spark Double Spark Double
+50% Synergy $10.96
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+49% Synergy $0.26
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+44% Synergy $0.26
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+43% Synergy $0.35
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+41% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The staple cards most Volo, Guide to Monsters Clones decks run as their core.

Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+40% Synergy $9.08
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+38% Synergy $0.37
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+36% Synergy $4.24
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.58
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+22% Synergy $8.98
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+14% Synergy $17.60
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.65
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $1.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $4.28

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Guide to Monsters Clones game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $32.89
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $30.65
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $39.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $69.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $63.43
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $119.25

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Clones plan in Volo, Guide to Monsters decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+39% Synergy $0.25
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+38% Synergy $0.14
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+37% Synergy $0.26
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+34% Synergy $7.94
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+33% Synergy $0.28
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+33% Synergy $0.35
Terastodon Terastodon
+30% Synergy $0.39
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+28% Synergy $3.93
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+28% Synergy $0.42
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+27% Synergy $3.15
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+27% Synergy $0.23
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+27% Synergy $2.90
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+27% Synergy $1.00
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+26% Synergy $24.21
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+26% Synergy $1.55
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+25% Synergy $0.34
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+25% Synergy $0.29
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+23% Synergy $0.17
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+22% Synergy $0.35
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+22% Synergy $0.33
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+22% Synergy $8.98
Octomancer Octomancer
+21% Synergy $0.32
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+21% Synergy $8.05
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+21% Synergy $18.87
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+21% Synergy $0.30
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+20% Synergy $1.68
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+20% Synergy $0.65
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+20% Synergy $0.41
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $1.22
Starwinder Starwinder
+18% Synergy $1.60
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+17% Synergy $6.18
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+16% Synergy $11.73
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+16% Synergy $0.33
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+15% Synergy $5.81
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+15% Synergy $1.53
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+15% Synergy $6.05
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+14% Synergy $7.90
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+14% Synergy $0.56
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+13% Synergy $2.21
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+13% Synergy $1.15
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+12% Synergy $8.50
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $32.52
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+12% Synergy $1.87
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.47
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.44
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $52.83
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+10% Synergy $8.53
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+9% Synergy $6.03
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $1.82
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+2% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Guide to Monsters's Clones deck ahead.

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+37% Synergy $5.32
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+28% Synergy $0.32
Double Major Double Major
+25% Synergy $2.51
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+18% Synergy $0.32
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+11% Synergy $2.56
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+8% Synergy $3.82
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $3.05
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.50
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.52
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $4.58
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+4% Synergy $2.13
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.35
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+2% Synergy $0.31
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.34
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.73
Voidslime Voidslime
+1% Synergy $0.60
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.72
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $10.69
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $56.44
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.79
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $3.07
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $9.48
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.44
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-3% Synergy $0.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $0.56
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-9% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Clones game plan forward for Volo, Guide to Monsters.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+19% Synergy $1.55
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+15% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $7.05
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.29
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+10% Synergy $2.99
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+8% Synergy $9.57
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $2.23
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+6% Synergy $4.56
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+6% Synergy $0.13
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.46
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+5% Synergy $2.21
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+5% Synergy $0.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $1.29
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+3% Synergy $0.69
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+2% Synergy $1.59
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+1% Synergy $5.48
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+1% Synergy $0.78
Shared Roots Shared Roots
0% Synergy $0.43
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.30
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.77
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $1.08
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $1.06
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-4% Synergy $0.35
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $33.57
Explore Explore
-12% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Guide to Monsters Clones decks.

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+22% Synergy $6.49
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+19% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.98
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $7.28
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+8% Synergy $4.73
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.38
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+5% Synergy $0.47
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $65.74
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $5.21

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Clones strategy in Volo, Guide to Monsters decks.

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+22% Synergy $4.67
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+19% Synergy $8.89
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $14.69
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+9% Synergy $3.41
City of Death City of Death
+9% Synergy $3.29
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+9% Synergy $12.78
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.58
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+6% Synergy $39.68
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $1.08
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.31
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.26
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $5.25
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $15.41
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $2.12
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+3% Synergy $0.43
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $3.88
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $27.56
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-3% Synergy $35.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $13.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Guide to Monsters's Clones game plan.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+11% Synergy $1.11
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+1% Synergy $5.50

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Guide to Monsters Clones decks.

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+12% Synergy $0.37
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.76
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.32
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $9.54
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+9% Synergy $0.41
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+7% Synergy $18.49
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $9.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $4.23
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+2% Synergy $0.37
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.32
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $7.72
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $49.49
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $26.55
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $16.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.77
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.34

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Guide to Monsters's Clones strategy.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.37
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.49
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-5% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.35

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Guide to Monsters's Clones decks.

Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+14% Synergy $4.51
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $7.05
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+11% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.67
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.30
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $1.82
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+8% Synergy $3.98
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+7% Synergy $1.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+5% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.29
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+4% Synergy $0.20
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+4% Synergy $0.51
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $1.29
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.32
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $35.75
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.25
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.14
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $6.46
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.31
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $5.71
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $9.57
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+2% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+2% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $4.75
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.56
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.40
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
0% Synergy $0.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-1% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $0.64
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-1% Synergy $1.68
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-2% Synergy $1.69
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-3% Synergy $13.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $9.48
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-3% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.74
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $12.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $37.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $19.87
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-6% Synergy $0.38

Similar Commanders

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

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
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Kimahri, Valiant Guardian Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
Riku of Two Reflections Riku of Two Reflections
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
The Sixth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Sixth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
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
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts