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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%
View Average Decklist All Zoo Commanders

New Cards

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

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+16% Synergy $0.27
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+9% Synergy $3.89
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+7% Synergy $1.03
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-2% Synergy $5.40
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
-4% Synergy $0.21

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 $0.99
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+56% Synergy $0.42
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+51% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+48% Synergy $0.34
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+46% Synergy $21.01
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+45% Synergy $0.20
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+44% Synergy $0.34
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+44% Synergy $0.17
Spark Double Spark Double
+43% Synergy $13.70
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+43% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+40% Synergy $0.24
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+38% Synergy $0.35
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+37% Synergy $7.69
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+33% Synergy $0.55
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+33% Synergy $3.81
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $7.76
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+20% Synergy $14.29
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.46
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.77

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 $34.33
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.56
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1578.57
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $72.26
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $104.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $131.68
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $54.33
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-11% Synergy $14.50

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 $0.14
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+42% Synergy $0.22
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+37% Synergy $7.24
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+35% Synergy $0.25
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+34% Synergy $21.37
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+34% Synergy $0.42
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+33% Synergy $1.38
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+33% Synergy $0.20
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+33% Synergy $0.36
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+32% Synergy $1.00
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+31% Synergy $0.34
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+31% Synergy $17.75
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+30% Synergy $3.11
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+30% Synergy $0.11
Terastodon Terastodon
+28% Synergy $0.37
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+27% Synergy $0.33
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+27% Synergy $0.31
Octomancer Octomancer
+27% Synergy $0.33
Starwinder Starwinder
+25% Synergy $0.95
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+25% Synergy $0.45
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+24% Synergy $1.27
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+23% Synergy $10.39
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+22% Synergy $0.23
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+21% Synergy $0.35
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+21% Synergy $4.57
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+20% Synergy $5.26
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+20% Synergy $6.26
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+19% Synergy $2.23
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $1.07
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+19% Synergy $0.23
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+19% Synergy $1.08
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+17% Synergy $5.64
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+17% Synergy $5.42
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+16% Synergy $0.34
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+16% Synergy $0.36
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+15% Synergy $10.87
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.68
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+14% Synergy $5.85
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+13% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+12% Synergy $5.89
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+12% Synergy $0.38
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.45
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+11% Synergy $5.14
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+10% Synergy $8.89
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+10% Synergy $51.51
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $47.63
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+7% Synergy $27.18
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $2.11
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+5% Synergy $8.53
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
-1% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+30% Synergy $2.91
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+23% Synergy $0.23
Double Major Double Major
+17% Synergy $3.08
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+15% Synergy $1.00
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+15% Synergy $0.33
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.54
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+11% Synergy $2.68
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $8.50
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+9% Synergy $1.08
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+6% Synergy $0.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $2.39
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.37
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $5.05
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.45
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.40
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.38
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+2% Synergy $0.50
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.96
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.22
Fog Fog
+1% Synergy $1.36
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
0% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $1.03
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-1% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.92
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $56.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.19
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.38
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-4% Synergy $0.37
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-14% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+22% Synergy $1.00
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $5.68
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+12% Synergy $0.19
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+10% Synergy $0.56
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+10% Synergy $0.14
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.96
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+7% Synergy $3.88
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+6% Synergy $2.92
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+6% Synergy $0.37
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+5% Synergy $0.31
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+4% Synergy $7.52
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $11.28
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $4.60
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.32
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $4.59
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy $0.40
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+1% Synergy $0.45
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $0.59
Doppelgang Doppelgang
0% Synergy $1.62
Oversimplify Oversimplify
0% Synergy $0.21
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.27
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.47
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $3.82
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.54
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $51.45
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $0.92
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $3.66
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+18% Synergy $6.82
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+16% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $2.46
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $9.18
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.37
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $1.25
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $62.89
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $5.72

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+23% Synergy $4.37
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+21% Synergy $8.73
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $12.72
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+11% Synergy $18.52
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+8% Synergy $1.06
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.47
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+7% Synergy $1.81
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $4.41
City of Death City of Death
+5% Synergy $1.18
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+5% Synergy $0.20
Food Chain Food Chain
+5% Synergy $42.40
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.22
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+3% Synergy $0.34
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+2% Synergy $26.91
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $12.11
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+1% Synergy $38.30
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $28.04
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $1.41
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-5% Synergy $32.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $12.67

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 $0.75
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+4% Synergy $4.88
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+2% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+19% Synergy $0.51
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.33
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $7.01
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+11% Synergy $0.63
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $7.41
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+7% Synergy $13.43
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $54.27
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.36
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.29
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $8.25
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $49.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $27.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.40
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 $4.44
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.44
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $4.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.69
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-6% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.92

Lands

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

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $5.68
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+15% Synergy $4.97
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.68
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+13% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.36
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+11% Synergy $3.68
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+10% Synergy $0.56
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+9% Synergy $0.32
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+9% Synergy $0.34
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.87
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+8% Synergy $9.06
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+8% Synergy $6.46
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+8% Synergy $0.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.34
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+7% Synergy $0.25
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+7% Synergy $0.29
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+6% Synergy $0.29
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 $0.11
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $15.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $35.70
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+3% Synergy $1.57
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.14
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.45
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $11.09
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.35
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.45
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.09
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
0% Synergy $0.27
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $1.22
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
0% Synergy $0.21
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-1% Synergy $0.18
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.03
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.93
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-2% Synergy $34.97
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-2% Synergy $0.38
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-3% Synergy $0.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.31
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.03
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $38.56
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.31

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
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