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Volo, Guide to Monsters: Spell Copy
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Playstyle & Strategy

Clones 23% Tokens 22% Zoo 9% Ramp 6% Spell Copy 6%
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New Cards

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

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+5% Synergy $0.23
Hungry Graffalon Hungry Graffalon
+4% Synergy $0.06
Shopkeeper's Bane Shopkeeper's Bane
+4% Synergy $0.18
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+1% Synergy $1.16
Applied Geometry Applied Geometry
-2% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+67% Synergy $18.90
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+60% Synergy $0.77
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+56% Synergy $0.39
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+56% Synergy $0.33
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+55% Synergy $0.30
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+52% Synergy $0.23
Spark Double Spark Double
+52% Synergy $13.50
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+51% Synergy $7.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+51% Synergy $0.26
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+45% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+44% Synergy $9.41
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+44% Synergy $0.34
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+38% Synergy $3.65
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.45
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+33% Synergy $13.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+31% Synergy $2.99
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+23% Synergy $13.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+16% Synergy $3.43
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+27% Synergy $34.59
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+8% Synergy $26.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $69.44
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $125.34
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $101.75
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+44% Synergy $0.10
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+39% Synergy $0.22
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+39% Synergy $0.19
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+39% Synergy $0.32
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+38% Synergy $0.16
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+37% Synergy $3.17
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+36% Synergy $0.21
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+32% Synergy $11.16
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+32% Synergy $0.29
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+32% Synergy $1.30
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+31% Synergy $0.34
Terastodon Terastodon
+30% Synergy $0.40
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+30% Synergy $1.57
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+28% Synergy $0.35
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+28% Synergy $21.76
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+27% Synergy $16.79
Octomancer Octomancer
+26% Synergy $0.38
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+25% Synergy $1.25
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+25% Synergy $0.11
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+24% Synergy $0.35
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+23% Synergy $1.28
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.30
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+23% Synergy $5.94
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+21% Synergy $0.29
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+20% Synergy $5.45
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+19% Synergy $0.34
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+18% Synergy $4.30
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+18% Synergy $0.33
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+18% Synergy $3.76
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+17% Synergy $5.89
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+17% Synergy $7.68
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+17% Synergy $6.74
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+17% Synergy $0.46
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+16% Synergy $0.41
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+16% Synergy $0.64
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+15% Synergy $52.17
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+15% Synergy $1.32
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+14% Synergy $4.33
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+14% Synergy $0.37
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+14% Synergy $0.28
Starwinder Starwinder
+13% Synergy $1.06
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+13% Synergy $10.77
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+13% Synergy $10.19
Augmenter Pugilist Echoing Equation Augmenter Pugilist
+13% Synergy $0.33
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+10% Synergy $0.30
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+10% Synergy $10.58
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+10% Synergy $2.04
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.70
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+8% Synergy $7.27
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+4% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+43% Synergy $2.14
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+32% Synergy $0.32
Double Major Double Major
+23% Synergy $2.85
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+18% Synergy $0.77
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+18% Synergy $0.36
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+11% Synergy $0.98
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+11% Synergy $4.47
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.98
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+6% Synergy $0.80
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+6% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $2.26
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+5% Synergy $0.36
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+5% Synergy $2.17
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+4% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.46
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.28
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.24
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.61
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+3% Synergy $2.87
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+2% Synergy $0.31
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $8.23
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+2% Synergy $4.17
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+2% Synergy $0.94
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy $0.22
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $7.86
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.75
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.11
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.03
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
-7% Synergy $0.37
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-12% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+23% Synergy $1.31
Farseek Farseek
+18% Synergy $0.71
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $6.57
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $2.31
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+12% Synergy $0.16
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+11% Synergy $2.84
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+9% Synergy $3.71
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $5.51
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.61
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+8% Synergy $0.15
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+6% Synergy $1.41
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.28
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $12.94
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $3.64
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
+3% Synergy $0.24
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+2% Synergy $0.41
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+1% Synergy $2.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.14
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $1.54
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.87
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.30
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-4% Synergy $0.19
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $49.21
Explore Explore
-10% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $3.93
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+26% Synergy $7.28
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+26% Synergy $0.17
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+12% Synergy $9.59
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+8% Synergy $5.01
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+7% Synergy $0.28
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+7% Synergy $0.46
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $67.97
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $26.78
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $9.38
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.92
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+2% Synergy $2.83

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+31% Synergy $3.77
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+30% Synergy $12.70
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+23% Synergy $7.61
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+14% Synergy $22.87
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+13% Synergy $4.07
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+8% Synergy $5.72
City of Death City of Death
+6% Synergy $0.91
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $1.35
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+4% Synergy $0.41
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $38.35
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+3% Synergy $2.67
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $0.97
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $12.08
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-1% Synergy $32.33
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.78
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+1% Synergy $1.25

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+22% Synergy $0.63
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.35
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+20% Synergy $6.98
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.34
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+13% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.76
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+4% Synergy $15.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $6.42
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.26
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy $4.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $31.72
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $9.24
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $53.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $15.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.46
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $4.11
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.66
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.60

Lands

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

Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+17% Synergy $0.28
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+17% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.36
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+15% Synergy $4.35
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+14% Synergy $0.28
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+14% Synergy $0.75
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $6.57
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+13% Synergy $0.22
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+12% Synergy $0.31
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+10% Synergy $8.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.70
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.61
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+7% Synergy $0.26
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+5% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $8.75
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $11.06
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+3% Synergy $0.49
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $8.52
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.60
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $12.70
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.12
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $17.20
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $36.10
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+1% Synergy $1.73
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+1% Synergy $0.27
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $6.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.11
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-2% Synergy $0.25
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-3% Synergy $1.59
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-4% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $1.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

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
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
Riku of Two Reflections Riku of Two Reflections
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured
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
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // 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
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 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