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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 Ramp decks.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+18% Synergy $0.32
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+7% Synergy $1.29
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
+1% Synergy $0.24
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
0% Synergy $3.90
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-4% Synergy $6.14

High Synergy Cards

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

End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+57% Synergy $0.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+57% Synergy $0.32
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+57% Synergy $2.24
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+50% Synergy $0.27
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+49% Synergy $0.28
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+49% Synergy $0.32
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+46% Synergy $19.02
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+46% Synergy $0.18
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+44% Synergy $0.33
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+43% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Terastodon Terastodon
+40% Synergy $0.34
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+39% Synergy $5.05
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+38% Synergy $8.68
Spark Double Spark Double
+37% Synergy $13.14
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.50
Cultivate Cultivate
+16% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.64
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.62
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.32

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $29.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $38.67
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $27.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $69.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $134.99
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1636.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $57.26

Creatures

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

Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+38% Synergy $7.50
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+37% Synergy $0.17
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+36% Synergy $0.25
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+35% Synergy $0.33
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+34% Synergy $0.39
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+33% Synergy $3.13
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+32% Synergy $0.32
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+32% Synergy $1.30
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+31% Synergy $3.84
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+31% Synergy $23.43
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+31% Synergy $0.25
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+31% Synergy $0.16
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+30% Synergy $1.36
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+28% Synergy $1.70
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+28% Synergy $5.57
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+26% Synergy $0.37
Octomancer Octomancer
+24% Synergy $0.35
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.30
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+23% Synergy $0.30
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+22% Synergy $0.37
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+21% Synergy $6.66
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+21% Synergy $20.34
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+20% Synergy $0.26
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+19% Synergy $0.40
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+19% Synergy $0.35
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+19% Synergy $4.33
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+19% Synergy $0.56
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+19% Synergy $0.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+18% Synergy $9.85
Starwinder Starwinder
+18% Synergy $1.12
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+17% Synergy $1.39
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+17% Synergy $6.01
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+17% Synergy $6.05
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+17% Synergy $0.56
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+16% Synergy $9.90
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+16% Synergy $1.06
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+16% Synergy $0.82
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+16% Synergy $0.38
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+15% Synergy $1.29
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.88
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+12% Synergy $2.60
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+11% Synergy $5.88
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+11% Synergy $8.05
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+11% Synergy $6.01
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+7% Synergy $2.51
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+4% Synergy $8.67
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+2% Synergy $0.36
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-5% Synergy $6.29
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-15% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+22% Synergy $0.32
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+16% Synergy $2.84
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+15% Synergy $0.33
Double Major Double Major
+14% Synergy $2.67
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $16.00
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $3.38
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.91
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.32
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+4% Synergy $3.05
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+4% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+3% Synergy $1.59
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $3.83
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $11.36
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.28
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.65
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $1.25
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.62
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+1% Synergy $0.27
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.27
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.34
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+1% Synergy $5.58
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.73
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $57.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $6.91
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.67
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $3.70
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.20
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-5% Synergy $0.28
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.41
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-12% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+19% Synergy $1.38
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+16% Synergy $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+14% Synergy $6.78
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $5.03
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+12% Synergy $1.33
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+11% Synergy $2.66
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+9% Synergy $0.37
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+9% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+8% Synergy $1.53
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+8% Synergy $0.12
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+6% Synergy $4.62
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.96
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+5% Synergy $0.58
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+5% Synergy $1.84
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.25
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.33
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.36
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $4.76
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.41
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $4.70
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+2% Synergy $1.63
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $11.93
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+1% Synergy $4.48
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+1% Synergy $0.67
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+1% Synergy $0.53
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $2.28
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-1% Synergy $0.37
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.32
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-4% Synergy $1.20
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.52
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+20% Synergy $6.93
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+19% Synergy $0.32
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $8.37
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+8% Synergy $67.43
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+6% Synergy $0.47
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.40
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $5.98

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+18% Synergy $3.96
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+15% Synergy $14.22
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+15% Synergy $9.31
City of Death City of Death
+12% Synergy $2.17
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+12% Synergy $15.10
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+10% Synergy $0.60
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+9% Synergy $0.27
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $1.66
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+8% Synergy $1.05
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+7% Synergy $37.30
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+7% Synergy $0.22
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $5.62
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+4% Synergy $5.12
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+3% Synergy $30.11
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.33
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $13.16
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-2% Synergy $34.35
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.88
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+3% Synergy $5.13
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
0% Synergy $0.63

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.37
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+18% Synergy $0.75
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.30
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $8.54
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+11% Synergy $18.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $9.73
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.52
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.25
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+1% Synergy $0.22
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+1% Synergy $0.36
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $8.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $50.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $28.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $16.22
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+11% Synergy $4.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $5.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.89
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.59

Lands

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

Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+14% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+14% Synergy $6.78
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.88
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.24
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+12% Synergy $1.33
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+12% Synergy $0.34
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+11% Synergy $0.61
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.36
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+10% Synergy $0.28
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+10% Synergy $0.30
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+9% Synergy $0.26
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.27
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+8% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.37
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.98
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $4.44
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $35.90
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+5% Synergy $6.12
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+5% Synergy $0.39
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+4% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.11
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
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $4.70
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.62
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+1% Synergy $0.21
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+1% Synergy $0.16
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $8.91
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.28
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
0% Synergy $0.37
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
0% Synergy $1.54
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $10.44
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-1% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $6.91
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-1% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $32.42
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.25
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.11
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $37.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $20.44
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-5% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.97

Similar Commanders

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

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