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Volo, Guide to Monsters: Zoo
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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 Zoo decks.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+19% Synergy $0.23
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+9% Synergy $4.23
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+9% Synergy $1.16
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-2% Synergy $6.52
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
-3% Synergy $0.27

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
+61% Synergy $0.77
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+56% Synergy $0.39
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+50% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+47% Synergy $0.26
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+46% Synergy $18.90
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+44% Synergy $0.19
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+43% Synergy $0.23
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+43% Synergy $0.24
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+42% Synergy $0.22
Spark Double Spark Double
+42% Synergy $13.50

Top Cards

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

Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+40% Synergy $0.30
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+38% Synergy $0.34
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+35% Synergy $9.41
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+33% Synergy $0.45
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+32% Synergy $3.65
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+26% Synergy $13.48
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+20% Synergy $13.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.46
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+19% Synergy $34.59
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.55
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1459.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.26
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $101.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $69.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $56.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $125.34
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-11% Synergy $15.22

Creatures

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

Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+41% Synergy $0.10
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+41% Synergy $0.32
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+35% Synergy $0.21
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+35% Synergy $7.44
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+34% Synergy $0.34
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+33% Synergy $0.30
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+32% Synergy $21.76
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+32% Synergy $1.28
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+32% Synergy $0.29
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+31% Synergy $1.30
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+30% Synergy $0.16
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+30% Synergy $0.11
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+28% Synergy $3.17
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+28% Synergy $16.79
Terastodon Terastodon
+28% Synergy $0.40
Octomancer Octomancer
+27% Synergy $0.38
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+26% Synergy $0.35
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+26% Synergy $0.35
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+26% Synergy $0.46
Starwinder Starwinder
+25% Synergy $1.06
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+24% Synergy $1.57
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+23% Synergy $11.16
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+22% Synergy $0.29
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+21% Synergy $0.34
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+21% Synergy $3.76
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+20% Synergy $4.30
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+19% Synergy $6.74
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+19% Synergy $1.75
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $1.25
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+19% Synergy $0.28
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+19% Synergy $1.00
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+18% Synergy $5.94
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+17% Synergy $5.45
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+16% Synergy $0.30
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+16% Synergy $10.77
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+16% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+15% Synergy $0.70
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+14% Synergy $7.68
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+13% Synergy $0.30
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+12% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+11% Synergy $5.89
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+11% Synergy $4.33
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+10% Synergy $7.27
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+10% Synergy $0.41
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+10% Synergy $57.30
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $52.17
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $2.04
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+5% Synergy $25.79
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+5% Synergy $10.58
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
0% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+30% Synergy $2.14
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+22% Synergy $0.32
Double Major Double Major
+17% Synergy $2.85
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+16% Synergy $0.36
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+15% Synergy $0.77
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+11% Synergy $0.98
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.98
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $7.86
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+9% Synergy $0.80
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+7% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $2.26
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.16
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $4.47
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.28
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.47
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.22
Fog Fog
+2% Synergy $0.63
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+2% Synergy $0.69
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.14
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.60
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.03
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
0% Synergy $0.31
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-1% Synergy $0.26
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.60
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.75
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.11
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.37
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-4% Synergy $0.33
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-15% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+21% Synergy $1.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $6.57
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+12% Synergy $0.16
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+10% Synergy $0.61
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+10% Synergy $0.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.31
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.71
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+7% Synergy $3.71
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+6% Synergy $2.84
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+6% Synergy $0.34
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+5% Synergy $0.32
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+4% Synergy $7.02
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+3% Synergy $0.28
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $12.94
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+2% Synergy $0.53
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+2% Synergy $0.41
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $3.39
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $5.51
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy $1.54
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+1% Synergy $0.32
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
0% Synergy $3.64
Doppelgang Doppelgang
0% Synergy $2.27
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
0% Synergy $11.43
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.42
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.28
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $49.21
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $0.87
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-5% Synergy $1.14
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $3.93
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+17% Synergy $7.28
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+16% Synergy $0.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $2.99
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $9.59
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.28
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.92
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $67.97
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $9.38

Enchantments

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

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+22% Synergy $3.77
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+20% Synergy $7.61
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+15% Synergy $12.70
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+11% Synergy $22.87
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.40
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+8% Synergy $0.97
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+7% Synergy $1.35
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $4.07
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+6% Synergy $0.19
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.30
City of Death City of Death
+5% Synergy $0.91
Food Chain Food Chain
+5% Synergy $49.38
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.31
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+3% Synergy $0.41
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+2% Synergy $38.35
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $12.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.85
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $1.04
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-5% Synergy $32.33
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $11.44

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 $0.78
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+5% Synergy $6.43
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+2% Synergy $1.25

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.63
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.34
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.35
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $6.98
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+10% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $6.42
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $15.65
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $49.84
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.76
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $53.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $15.55
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $9.24
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $31.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $4.66
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.45
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $4.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.40
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-6% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.60

Lands

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

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $6.57
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+15% Synergy $0.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.36
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+14% Synergy $4.35
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.28
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+12% Synergy $0.30
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+10% Synergy $8.09
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+10% Synergy $0.61
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+9% Synergy $0.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.33
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy $0.75
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+8% Synergy $8.52
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+8% Synergy $0.60
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+7% Synergy $11.06
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+7% Synergy $0.27
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+7% Synergy $0.22
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+6% Synergy $0.26
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+6% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.24
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.31
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+4% Synergy $0.12
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $17.20
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+3% Synergy $1.73
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.47
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $12.70
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.25
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $36.10
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.39
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.59
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
0% Synergy $0.30
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.13
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $1.68
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
0% Synergy $0.20
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-1% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.66
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.41
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-2% Synergy $39.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.24
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-3% Synergy $0.49
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.02
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.52
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $38.66
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.32

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
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