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Volo, Guide to Monsters
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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 Tokens decks.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+14% Synergy $0.27
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+8% Synergy $1.03
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $3.89
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
-4% Synergy $0.21
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-9% Synergy $5.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+61% Synergy $0.99
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+61% Synergy $0.42
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+55% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+53% Synergy $0.34
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+52% Synergy $0.17
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+51% Synergy $0.24
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+51% Synergy $21.01
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+49% Synergy $0.34
Spark Double Spark Double
+46% Synergy $13.70
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+45% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+44% Synergy $2.91
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+43% Synergy $7.69
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+43% Synergy $0.35
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+42% Synergy $3.81
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+36% Synergy $0.55
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $7.76
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+20% Synergy $14.29
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.46
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.77

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+20% Synergy $34.33
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $26.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $72.26
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1578.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $131.68
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $54.33
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-11% Synergy $14.50

Creatures

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

Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+45% Synergy $0.20
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+45% Synergy $0.14
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+41% Synergy $0.34
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+40% Synergy $0.25
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+37% Synergy $7.24
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+37% Synergy $0.42
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+36% Synergy $0.20
Terastodon Terastodon
+35% Synergy $0.37
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+34% Synergy $0.22
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+32% Synergy $1.00
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+30% Synergy $0.11
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+28% Synergy $21.37
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.38
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+28% Synergy $3.11
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+28% Synergy $0.23
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+28% Synergy $1.27
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.36
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+26% Synergy $0.33
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+26% Synergy $0.31
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+26% Synergy $0.45
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+26% Synergy $17.75
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+24% Synergy $5.26
Octomancer Octomancer
+24% Synergy $0.33
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+23% Synergy $10.39
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+22% Synergy $5.42
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+21% Synergy $0.36
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+19% Synergy $0.45
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+19% Synergy $5.85
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+19% Synergy $6.26
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $1.07
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+19% Synergy $0.35
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+18% Synergy $0.23
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+18% Synergy $1.08
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+17% Synergy $5.64
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+16% Synergy $8.53
Starwinder Starwinder
+16% Synergy $0.95
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+16% Synergy $1.39
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+16% Synergy $4.57
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.34
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+15% Synergy $0.38
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+14% Synergy $0.62
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+13% Synergy $5.89
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $47.63
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+12% Synergy $10.87
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+12% Synergy $0.62
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+11% Synergy $8.89
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+9% Synergy $5.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.68
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $2.11
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+3% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+34% Synergy $0.23
Double Major Double Major
+24% Synergy $3.08
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+21% Synergy $0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+18% Synergy $1.00
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+9% Synergy $2.68
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.54
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.37
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.69
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+4% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.40
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $5.05
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.38
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.22
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.65
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.96
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.50
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $56.81
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.92
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.19
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-4% Synergy $0.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.62
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-10% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+21% Synergy $1.00
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+16% Synergy $0.19
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+13% Synergy $2.92
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $1.96
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+10% Synergy $1.75
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $5.68
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.32
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.47
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $11.28
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+6% Synergy $0.14
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $4.60
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $3.88
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+5% Synergy $0.37
Rootcast Apprenticeship Rootcast Apprenticeship
+5% Synergy $0.69
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.54
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.56
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $3.82
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+2% Synergy $0.45
Regrowth Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.65
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+1% Synergy $1.62
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy $0.40
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.26
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
0% Synergy $0.27
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.27
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-1% Synergy $0.59
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.92
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-2% Synergy $2.14
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-6% Synergy $51.45
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+27% Synergy $6.82
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+26% Synergy $0.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $2.46
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+11% Synergy $9.18
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+9% Synergy $0.39
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $62.89
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $5.72
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+5% Synergy $4.92
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $1.25
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $30.07
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.37

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+25% Synergy $4.37
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+18% Synergy $8.73
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $12.72
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+14% Synergy $18.52
City of Death City of Death
+12% Synergy $1.18
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+11% Synergy $38.30
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+11% Synergy $4.41
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $1.06
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $4.52
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.47
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.81
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.22
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+4% Synergy $0.34
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+3% Synergy $26.91
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $32.23
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $12.11
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+2% Synergy $5.61
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $3.65
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $28.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.75
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+1% Synergy $4.88
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
0% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.33
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $7.01
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+13% Synergy $0.51
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.31
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+8% Synergy $0.63
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+7% Synergy $13.43
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $7.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.36
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+3% Synergy $0.19
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+2% Synergy $0.36
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.19
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.29
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $8.25
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $14.92
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $49.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+7% Synergy $4.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.69
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $4.13
Simic Signet Simic Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.70

Lands

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

Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+12% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+12% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.36
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+10% Synergy $4.97
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $5.68
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+9% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.34
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+8% Synergy $3.68
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.68
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+7% Synergy $0.25
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+7% Synergy $0.14
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+7% Synergy $0.47
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.28
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.33
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+5% Synergy $0.29
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $9.06
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.56
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+4% Synergy $0.11
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+2% Synergy $6.46
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.45
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.09
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $6.83
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $15.20
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $35.70
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+1% Synergy $1.57
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.05
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.38
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.19
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+1% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.31
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.29
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-1% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $34.97
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-2% Synergy $11.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.19
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-4% Synergy $28.51
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-8% Synergy $0.42

Similar Commanders

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

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
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
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
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
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
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Thrasios, Triton Hero Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver