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Volo, Guide to Monsters
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Playstyle & Strategy

Clones 24% Tokens 22% Zoo 10% Ramp 6% Spell Copy 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 $0.32
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+7% Synergy $1.29
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $3.90
Applied Geometry Applied Geometry
-2% Synergy $0.23
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-9% Synergy $6.14

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 $2.24
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+55% Synergy $0.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+53% Synergy $0.32
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+52% Synergy $19.02
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+51% Synergy $0.28
Spark Double Spark Double
+50% Synergy $13.14
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+49% Synergy $0.32
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+44% Synergy $0.27
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+43% Synergy $0.32
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+41% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+40% Synergy $8.68
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+38% Synergy $0.33
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+36% Synergy $3.84
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.50
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+22% Synergy $9.85
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+14% Synergy $16.00
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.62
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.43
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.64
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $3.32

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 $29.93
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $27.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $69.93
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $57.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $134.99

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 $0.17
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+37% Synergy $0.26
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+34% Synergy $7.50
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+33% Synergy $0.33
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+33% Synergy $0.30
Terastodon Terastodon
+30% Synergy $0.34
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+28% Synergy $4.33
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+28% Synergy $0.39
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+27% Synergy $3.13
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+27% Synergy $0.25
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+27% Synergy $1.70
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+27% Synergy $1.30
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+26% Synergy $23.43
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+26% Synergy $1.36
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+25% Synergy $0.35
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+25% Synergy $0.30
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+23% Synergy $0.16
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+22% Synergy $0.37
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+22% Synergy $0.35
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+22% Synergy $5.57
Octomancer Octomancer
+21% Synergy $0.35
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+21% Synergy $9.90
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+21% Synergy $20.34
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+21% Synergy $0.26
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+20% Synergy $1.39
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+20% Synergy $0.56
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+20% Synergy $0.37
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $1.06
Starwinder Starwinder
+18% Synergy $1.12
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+17% Synergy $6.01
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+16% Synergy $10.97
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+16% Synergy $0.38
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+15% Synergy $6.01
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+15% Synergy $1.29
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+15% Synergy $6.05
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+14% Synergy $6.66
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+14% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+13% Synergy $2.51
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+13% Synergy $0.82
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+12% Synergy $8.05
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $33.36
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+12% Synergy $1.52
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.35
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.40
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $48.86
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+10% Synergy $8.67
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+9% Synergy $5.88
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.88
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+2% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+37% Synergy $5.05
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+28% Synergy $0.32
Double Major Double Major
+25% Synergy $2.67
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+18% Synergy $0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+11% Synergy $2.84
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+8% Synergy $3.38
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.91
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.59
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.42
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.31
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $5.58
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+4% Synergy $1.63
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.32
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+2% Synergy $0.27
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.62
Voidslime Voidslime
+1% Synergy $0.65
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.67
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $11.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $57.71
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $1.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $3.83
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.91
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.73
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-3% Synergy $0.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.41
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-9% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+19% Synergy $1.38
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+15% Synergy $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $6.78
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.25
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+10% Synergy $2.66
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+8% Synergy $11.93
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.03
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $2.88
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+6% Synergy $4.62
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+6% Synergy $0.12
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.45
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+5% Synergy $1.84
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+5% Synergy $0.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $1.33
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+3% Synergy $0.67
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+2% Synergy $1.63
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+1% Synergy $4.48
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+1% Synergy $0.53
Shared Roots Shared Roots
0% Synergy $0.37
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.53
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.96
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $1.20
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-4% Synergy $0.37
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $43.18
Explore Explore
-12% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+22% Synergy $6.93
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+19% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $2.28
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $8.37
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+8% Synergy $5.42
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.40
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+5% Synergy $0.47
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $67.43
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $5.98

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+22% Synergy $3.96
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+19% Synergy $9.31
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $14.22
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+9% Synergy $5.12
City of Death City of Death
+9% Synergy $2.17
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+9% Synergy $15.10
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.60
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+6% Synergy $37.30
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $1.05
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.33
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.27
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $5.62
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $13.16
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.66
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+3% Synergy $0.42
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $3.57
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.02
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-3% Synergy $34.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $13.04

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 $0.88
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+1% Synergy $5.13

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 $0.75
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.30
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $8.54
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+9% Synergy $0.39
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+7% Synergy $18.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $9.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.52
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+2% Synergy $0.36
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+1% Synergy $0.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.26
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $8.61
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $50.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $28.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $16.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.15
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.89
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-5% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.59

Lands

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

Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+14% Synergy $4.11
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $6.78
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+11% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.88
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+8% Synergy $4.44
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+7% Synergy $0.98
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.31
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.28
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+5% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.25
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+4% Synergy $0.26
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+4% Synergy $0.61
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $1.33
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $35.90
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.23
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.11
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $6.12
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.28
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $14.88
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $8.91
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+2% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.37
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.12
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.42
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.39
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
0% Synergy $0.24
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-1% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.11
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-1% Synergy $1.62
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-2% Synergy $1.54
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-3% Synergy $10.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.91
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-3% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $12.47
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $37.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $20.44
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-6% Synergy $0.37

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
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
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
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Riku of Two Reflections Riku of Two Reflections
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
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured
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 Sixth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Sixth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
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 Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
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
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Thrasios, Triton Hero Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Kodama of the East Tree Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kodama of the East Tree // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces