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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 Zoo decks.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+16% Synergy $0.32
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+9% Synergy $3.90
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+7% Synergy $1.29
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-2% Synergy $6.14
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
-4% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

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

Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+62% Synergy $2.24
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+56% Synergy $0.64
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+51% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+48% Synergy $0.32
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+46% Synergy $19.02
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+45% Synergy $0.18
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+44% Synergy $0.33
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+44% Synergy $0.27
Spark Double Spark Double
+43% Synergy $13.14
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+43% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+40% Synergy $0.32
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+38% Synergy $0.32
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+37% Synergy $8.68
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+33% Synergy $0.50
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+33% Synergy $3.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $9.85
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+20% Synergy $16.00
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.62
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy $0.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.32

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+20% Synergy $29.93
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $27.86
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1636.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $69.93
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $115.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $134.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $57.26
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-11% Synergy $16.98

Creatures

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

Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+42% Synergy $0.17
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+42% Synergy $0.30
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+37% Synergy $7.50
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+35% Synergy $0.26
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+34% Synergy $23.43
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+34% Synergy $0.39
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+33% Synergy $1.36
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+33% Synergy $0.25
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+33% Synergy $0.30
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+32% Synergy $1.30
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+31% Synergy $0.33
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+31% Synergy $20.34
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+30% Synergy $3.13
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+30% Synergy $0.16
Terastodon Terastodon
+28% Synergy $0.34
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+27% Synergy $0.37
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+27% Synergy $0.35
Octomancer Octomancer
+27% Synergy $0.35
Starwinder Starwinder
+25% Synergy $1.12
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+25% Synergy $0.56
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+24% Synergy $1.70
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+23% Synergy $9.90
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+22% Synergy $0.35
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+21% Synergy $0.38
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+21% Synergy $6.05
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+20% Synergy $4.33
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+20% Synergy $6.01
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+19% Synergy $2.60
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $1.06
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+19% Synergy $0.26
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+19% Synergy $1.29
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+17% Synergy $6.01
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+17% Synergy $5.57
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+16% Synergy $0.35
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+16% Synergy $0.37
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+15% Synergy $10.97
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.88
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+14% Synergy $6.66
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+13% Synergy $0.32
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+12% Synergy $5.88
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+12% Synergy $0.36
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.40
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+11% Synergy $7.47
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+10% Synergy $8.67
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+10% Synergy $46.96
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $48.86
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+7% Synergy $30.20
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $2.51
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+5% Synergy $8.05
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
-1% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+30% Synergy $5.05
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+23% Synergy $0.32
Double Major Double Major
+17% Synergy $2.67
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+15% Synergy $2.84
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+15% Synergy $0.33
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.91
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+11% Synergy $3.38
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $11.36
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+9% Synergy $1.42
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+6% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $3.83
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.59
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $5.58
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.49
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.32
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.28
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+2% Synergy $0.41
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.20
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fog Fog
+1% Synergy $1.25
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
0% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $1.25
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-1% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.67
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $57.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.91
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.73
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-4% Synergy $0.45
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-14% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+22% Synergy $1.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $6.78
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+12% Synergy $0.16
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+10% Synergy $1.33
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+10% Synergy $0.12
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.88
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+7% Synergy $4.62
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+6% Synergy $2.66
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+6% Synergy $0.34
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+5% Synergy $0.40
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+4% Synergy $8.42
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $11.93
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.03
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.25
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $4.76
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy $0.37
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+1% Synergy $0.53
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.20
Doppelgang Doppelgang
0% Synergy $1.63
Oversimplify Oversimplify
0% Synergy $0.31
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.33
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.64
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $4.48
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.53
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $43.18
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $0.96
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.52
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+18% Synergy $6.93
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+16% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $2.28
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $8.37
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.40
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $1.99
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $67.43
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $5.98

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+23% Synergy $3.96
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+21% Synergy $9.31
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $14.22
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+11% Synergy $15.10
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+8% Synergy $1.05
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.60
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+7% Synergy $1.66
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $5.12
City of Death City of Death
+5% Synergy $2.17
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+5% Synergy $0.22
Food Chain Food Chain
+5% Synergy $35.65
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.33
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.27
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+3% Synergy $0.42
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+2% Synergy $30.11
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $13.16
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+1% Synergy $37.30
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.02
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $2.09
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-5% Synergy $34.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.88
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+4% Synergy $5.13
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+2% Synergy $0.63

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+19% Synergy $0.75
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.37
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $8.54
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+11% Synergy $0.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $9.73
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+7% Synergy $18.89
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $53.41
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.52
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.26
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $8.61
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $50.54
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $16.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $28.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+7% Synergy $4.15
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.47
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.89
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-6% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.59

Lands

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

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $6.78
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+15% Synergy $4.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.88
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+13% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.36
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+11% Synergy $4.44
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+10% Synergy $1.33
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+9% Synergy $0.38
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+9% Synergy $0.34
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.98
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+8% Synergy $8.91
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+8% Synergy $6.12
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+8% Synergy $0.61
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+7% Synergy $0.25
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+7% Synergy $0.34
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+6% Synergy $0.23
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.28
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+5% Synergy $0.30
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $14.88
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $35.90
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+3% Synergy $1.54
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.26
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.49
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $10.44
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.62
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
0% Synergy $0.29
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $6.71
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
0% Synergy $0.21
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-1% Synergy $0.29
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.47
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.91
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-2% Synergy $32.42
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-2% Synergy $0.39
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-3% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.37
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.91
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.97
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $37.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.23

Similar Commanders

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

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