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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 Tokens decks.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+14% Synergy $0.32
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+8% Synergy $1.29
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $3.90
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
-4% Synergy $0.24
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-9% Synergy $6.14

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 $2.24
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+61% Synergy $0.64
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+55% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+53% Synergy $0.32
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+52% Synergy $0.27
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+51% Synergy $0.32
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+51% Synergy $19.02
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+49% Synergy $0.33
Spark Double Spark Double
+46% Synergy $13.14
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+45% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+44% Synergy $5.05
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+43% Synergy $8.68
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+43% Synergy $0.32
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+42% Synergy $3.84
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+36% Synergy $0.50
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $9.85
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+20% Synergy $16.00
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.62
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.43
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.32

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 $29.93
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $27.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $69.93
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1636.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $134.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $57.26
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-11% Synergy $16.98

Creatures

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

Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+45% Synergy $0.18
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+45% Synergy $0.17
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+41% Synergy $0.33
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+40% Synergy $0.26
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+37% Synergy $7.50
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+37% Synergy $0.39
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+36% Synergy $0.25
Terastodon Terastodon
+35% Synergy $0.34
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+34% Synergy $0.30
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+32% Synergy $1.30
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+30% Synergy $0.16
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+28% Synergy $23.43
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.36
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+28% Synergy $3.13
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+28% Synergy $0.35
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+28% Synergy $1.70
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.30
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+26% Synergy $0.37
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+26% Synergy $0.35
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+26% Synergy $0.56
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+26% Synergy $20.34
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+24% Synergy $4.33
Octomancer Octomancer
+24% Synergy $0.35
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+23% Synergy $9.90
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+22% Synergy $5.57
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+21% Synergy $0.37
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+19% Synergy $0.40
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+19% Synergy $6.66
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+19% Synergy $6.01
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $1.06
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+19% Synergy $0.38
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+18% Synergy $0.26
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+18% Synergy $1.29
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+17% Synergy $6.01
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+16% Synergy $8.05
Starwinder Starwinder
+16% Synergy $1.12
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+16% Synergy $1.39
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+16% Synergy $6.05
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.35
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+15% Synergy $0.36
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+14% Synergy $0.82
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+13% Synergy $5.88
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $48.86
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+12% Synergy $10.97
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+12% Synergy $0.49
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+11% Synergy $8.67
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+9% Synergy $7.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.88
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $2.51
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+3% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+34% Synergy $0.32
Double Major Double Major
+24% Synergy $2.67
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+21% Synergy $0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+18% Synergy $2.84
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+9% Synergy $3.38
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.91
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.59
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.62
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+4% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.32
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $5.58
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.28
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.34
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.65
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.20
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $11.36
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $57.71
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $3.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.67
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.91
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-4% Synergy $0.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.41
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-10% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+21% Synergy $1.38
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+16% Synergy $0.16
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+13% Synergy $2.66
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.88
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+10% Synergy $1.84
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $6.78
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.25
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.45
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.64
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $11.93
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+6% Synergy $0.12
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.03
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $4.62
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+5% Synergy $0.34
Rootcast Apprenticeship Rootcast Apprenticeship
+5% Synergy $0.48
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.53
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $1.33
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $4.48
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+2% Synergy $0.53
Regrowth Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.41
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+1% Synergy $1.63
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy $0.37
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.32
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
0% Synergy $0.25
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.33
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-1% Synergy $1.20
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.96
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-2% Synergy $2.58
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-6% Synergy $43.18
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+27% Synergy $6.93
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+26% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $2.28
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+11% Synergy $8.37
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+9% Synergy $0.47
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $67.43
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $5.98
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+5% Synergy $5.42
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $1.99
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $31.91
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.40

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+25% Synergy $3.96
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+18% Synergy $9.31
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $14.22
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+14% Synergy $15.10
City of Death City of Death
+12% Synergy $2.17
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+11% Synergy $37.30
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+11% Synergy $5.12
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $1.05
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $5.62
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.60
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.66
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.27
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+4% Synergy $0.42
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+3% Synergy $30.11
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $34.35
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $13.16
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+2% Synergy $5.72
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $3.57
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $13.04

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 $0.88
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+1% 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 Tokens decks.

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.37
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $8.54
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+13% Synergy $0.75
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.30
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+8% Synergy $0.39
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+7% Synergy $18.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $9.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.52
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+3% Synergy $0.22
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+2% Synergy $0.36
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.25
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.26
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $8.61
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $16.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $50.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $28.30
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 $4.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.89
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.39
Simic Signet Simic Signet
0% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+12% Synergy $0.38
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+12% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.36
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+10% Synergy $4.11
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.98
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $6.78
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+9% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.31
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+8% Synergy $4.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.88
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+7% Synergy $0.25
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+7% Synergy $0.26
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+7% Synergy $0.61
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.28
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.25
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+5% Synergy $0.23
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $8.91
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $1.33
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+4% Synergy $0.30
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+2% Synergy $6.12
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.62
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.11
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $6.12
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $14.88
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $35.90
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+1% Synergy $1.54
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.11
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.39
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.24
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+1% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.37
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-1% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $32.42
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-2% Synergy $10.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.91
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-4% Synergy $28.70
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-8% Synergy $0.37

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
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