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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 Ramp decks.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+18% Synergy $0.29
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+7% Synergy $0.94
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
+1% Synergy $0.24
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
0% Synergy $3.28
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-4% Synergy $6.16

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 $0.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+57% Synergy $0.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+57% Synergy $2.23
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+50% Synergy $0.26
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+49% Synergy $0.34
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+49% Synergy $0.26
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+46% Synergy $16.29
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+46% Synergy $0.32
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+44% Synergy $0.37
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 $0.39
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+39% Synergy $5.32
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+38% Synergy $9.08
Spark Double Spark Double
+37% Synergy $10.96
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.58
Cultivate Cultivate
+16% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $1.28
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.65
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $4.28

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 $32.89
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $39.16
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $30.65
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $69.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $119.25
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1626.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $63.43

Creatures

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

Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+38% Synergy $7.94
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+37% Synergy $0.14
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+36% Synergy $0.25
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+35% Synergy $0.28
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+34% Synergy $0.42
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+33% Synergy $3.15
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+32% Synergy $0.35
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+32% Synergy $1.00
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+31% Synergy $4.24
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+31% Synergy $24.21
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+31% Synergy $0.23
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+31% Synergy $0.17
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+30% Synergy $1.55
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+28% Synergy $2.90
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+28% Synergy $8.98
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+26% Synergy $0.35
Octomancer Octomancer
+24% Synergy $0.32
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.29
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+23% Synergy $0.35
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+22% Synergy $0.41
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+21% Synergy $7.90
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+21% Synergy $18.87
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+20% Synergy $0.30
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+19% Synergy $0.44
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+19% Synergy $0.33
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+19% Synergy $3.93
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+19% Synergy $0.65
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+19% Synergy $0.34
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+18% Synergy $8.98
Starwinder Starwinder
+18% Synergy $1.60
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+17% Synergy $1.68
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+17% Synergy $5.81
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+17% Synergy $6.05
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+17% Synergy $0.44
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+16% Synergy $8.05
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+16% Synergy $1.22
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+16% Synergy $1.15
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+16% Synergy $0.33
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+15% Synergy $1.53
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $1.82
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+12% Synergy $2.52
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.47
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+11% Synergy $6.03
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+11% Synergy $8.50
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+11% Synergy $6.18
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+7% Synergy $2.21
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+4% Synergy $8.53
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+2% Synergy $0.27
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-5% Synergy $5.98
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-15% Synergy $0.31

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 $2.56
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+15% Synergy $0.32
Double Major Double Major
+14% Synergy $2.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $17.60
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $3.82
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $3.05
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.35
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+4% Synergy $3.72
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+3% Synergy $1.50
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $3.07
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $10.69
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.34
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.60
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $1.31
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.73
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+1% Synergy $0.31
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.25
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.31
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+1% Synergy $4.58
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $56.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $9.48
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.72
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $2.62
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.79
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-5% Synergy $0.24
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $0.56
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-12% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+19% Synergy $1.55
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+16% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+14% Synergy $7.05
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.46
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $5.55
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+12% Synergy $1.29
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+11% Synergy $2.99
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+9% Synergy $0.43
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+9% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+8% Synergy $1.77
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+8% Synergy $0.13
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+6% Synergy $4.56
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $1.08
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+5% Synergy $0.67
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+5% Synergy $2.21
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.29
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.23
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.39
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $5.68
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.49
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $4.51
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+2% Synergy $1.59
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $9.57
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+1% Synergy $5.48
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+1% Synergy $0.69
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+1% Synergy $0.78
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $3.54
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-1% Synergy $0.35
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.30
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-4% Synergy $1.06
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.10
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+20% Synergy $6.49
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+19% Synergy $0.35
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $7.28
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+8% Synergy $65.74
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+6% Synergy $0.47
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.38
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $5.21

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+18% Synergy $4.67
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+15% Synergy $14.69
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+15% Synergy $8.89
City of Death City of Death
+12% Synergy $3.29
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+12% Synergy $12.78
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+10% Synergy $0.58
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+9% Synergy $0.26
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $2.12
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+8% Synergy $1.08
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+7% Synergy $39.68
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+7% Synergy $0.20
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $5.25
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+4% Synergy $3.41
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+3% Synergy $38.32
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.31
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $15.41
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-2% Synergy $35.16
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $27.56
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $13.77

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 $1.11
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+3% Synergy $5.50
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
0% Synergy $0.85

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 $0.76
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.32
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $9.54
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+11% Synergy $18.49
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $9.86
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $4.23
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.96
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.25
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+1% Synergy $0.21
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+1% Synergy $0.37
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $7.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.77
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $49.49
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $26.55
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $16.76
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+11% Synergy $4.37
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $5.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.35

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 $7.05
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $1.82
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.30
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+12% Synergy $1.29
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+12% Synergy $0.36
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+11% Synergy $0.51
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.67
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+10% Synergy $0.31
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+10% Synergy $0.25
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+9% Synergy $0.20
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.32
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+8% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.51
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.34
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $1.15
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $3.98
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $35.75
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+5% Synergy $4.75
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+5% Synergy $0.40
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+4% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $0.64
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
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $4.51
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.68
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+1% Synergy $0.26
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+1% Synergy $0.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $9.57
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.32
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
0% Synergy $0.38
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
0% Synergy $1.69
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $13.00
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-1% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $9.48
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-1% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.56
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.29
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $37.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $19.87
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-5% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.74

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
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