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Volrath the Fallen
Price tag $1.16

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Shapeshifter

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1750 Current Rank
#1811 Last Week
#1607 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Volrath the Fallen.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Volrath the Fallen decks.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+1% Synergy $17.91

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Volrath the Fallen's abilities and overall game plan.

Draco Draco
+81% Synergy $3.76
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+69% Synergy $0.60
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+62% Synergy $4.08
Hypnox Hypnox
+61% Synergy $2.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+54% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+50% Synergy $1.25
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+49% Synergy $0.46
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+48% Synergy $2.35
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+48% Synergy $6.06
Strands of Night Strands of Night
+46% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volrath the Fallen decks.

Living Death Living Death
+44% Synergy $1.96
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+35% Synergy $7.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+31% Synergy $1.58
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+17% Synergy $3.28
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $13.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.38
Reanimate Reanimate
+13% Synergy $6.67
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $4.24
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $9.63
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-4% Synergy $2.34

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $98.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $86.10
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $399.08
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $136.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $61.04
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $21.85
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $99.32
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $12.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Volrath the Fallen's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Baleful Force Baleful Force
+43% Synergy $0.46
Filth Filth
+41% Synergy $10.68
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+41% Synergy $6.46
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+39% Synergy $3.54
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+38% Synergy $3.13
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+38% Synergy $0.94
Scion of Darkness Scion of Darkness
+37% Synergy $0.20
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+34% Synergy $1.04
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+33% Synergy $4.82
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+31% Synergy $18.14
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+31% Synergy $0.95
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+30% Synergy $0.57
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+27% Synergy $6.28
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+27% Synergy $15.41
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.20
Sibsig Muckdraggers Sibsig Muckdraggers
+22% Synergy $0.09
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+20% Synergy $7.63
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+20% Synergy $7.15
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+20% Synergy $0.40
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+19% Synergy $0.34
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+19% Synergy $0.27
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+19% Synergy $0.06
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+18% Synergy $3.80
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+18% Synergy $0.09
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+18% Synergy $13.65
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+18% Synergy $0.73
Dread Cacodemon Dread Cacodemon
+18% Synergy $2.89
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+17% Synergy $1.70
Spirit of the Night Spirit of the Night
+17% Synergy $6.53
Archfiend of Spite Archfiend of Spite
+17% Synergy $0.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.23
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+16% Synergy $13.16
Stratadon Stratadon
+16% Synergy $0.18
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $0.91
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+15% Synergy $34.63
Soul of Innistrad Soul of Innistrad
+15% Synergy $0.19
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+14% Synergy $0.22
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+14% Synergy $3.87
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+14% Synergy $0.59
Myojin of Grim Betrayal Myojin of Grim Betrayal
+14% Synergy $0.21
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+13% Synergy $5.43
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+13% Synergy $21.08
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+12% Synergy $0.31
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+12% Synergy $18.81
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+12% Synergy $45.08
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+11% Synergy $1.42
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+11% Synergy $1.20
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+8% Synergy $0.33
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+7% Synergy $4.69
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+5% Synergy $0.90

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volrath the Fallen safe.

Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+36% Synergy $1.82
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+28% Synergy $3.00
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+20% Synergy $5.91
Foul Renewal Foul Renewal
+20% Synergy $0.17
Necrologia Necrologia
+16% Synergy $0.78
Hatred Hatred
+13% Synergy $44.02
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+10% Synergy $0.59
Death Denied Death Denied
+8% Synergy $0.09
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+6% Synergy $10.31
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $11.77
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.89
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+4% Synergy $7.98
Terror Terror
+4% Synergy $0.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.50
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+3% Synergy $0.80
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
0% Synergy $4.35
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $13.85
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
0% Synergy $0.10
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-3% Synergy $0.41
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.76
Darkness Darkness
-4% Synergy $22.90
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-4% Synergy $4.93
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-4% Synergy $5.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.81
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $5.16
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.20
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-10% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $21.94
Defile Defile
-12% Synergy $1.04
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-12% Synergy $3.91
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-13% Synergy $0.53

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Volrath the Fallen's game plan and control the board.

Persist Persist
+34% Synergy $0.41
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+33% Synergy $2.43
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+30% Synergy $0.29
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+28% Synergy $5.03
Mutilate Mutilate
+21% Synergy $1.80
Exhume Exhume
+21% Synergy $4.96
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+18% Synergy $0.44
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+16% Synergy $0.24
Ever After Ever After
+16% Synergy $0.28
Victimize Victimize
+14% Synergy $0.48
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+14% Synergy $0.38
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.23
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.27
Zombify Zombify
+9% Synergy $0.11
Dread Return Dread Return
+8% Synergy $0.41
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.42
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.25
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+4% Synergy $0.84
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+4% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+4% Synergy $0.26
Promise of Power Promise of Power
+4% Synergy $0.68
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.14
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.24
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.62
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-1% Synergy $25.19
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-1% Synergy $2.41
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
-1% Synergy $3.38
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $18.65
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-3% Synergy $1.86
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $6.86
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-11% Synergy $5.60
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-17% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Key to the City Key to the City
+44% Synergy $0.55
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+36% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.23
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $9.99
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $2.37
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+13% Synergy $1.24
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+13% Synergy $2.84
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+12% Synergy $17.69
Fleetfeather Sandals Fleetfeather Sandals
+12% Synergy $0.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $0.73
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $41.18
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+11% Synergy $2.52
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+10% Synergy $3.32
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+9% Synergy $40.10
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+8% Synergy $5.14
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.46
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.23
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+7% Synergy $14.62
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+7% Synergy $13.27
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $12.25
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+6% Synergy $0.23
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.17
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+5% Synergy $0.55
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $24.06
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-12% Synergy $3.49

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Volrath the Fallen's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dragon Shadow Dragon Shadow
+33% Synergy $0.16
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+31% Synergy $2.24
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+24% Synergy $2.80
Necromancy Necromancy
+19% Synergy $10.99
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+19% Synergy $1.23
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+19% Synergy $4.25
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+11% Synergy $14.97
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.36
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+9% Synergy $0.29
Phyresis Phyresis
+8% Synergy $1.34
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+6% Synergy $3.59
Diabolic Servitude Diabolic Servitude
+6% Synergy $0.35
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+4% Synergy $0.61
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.52
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+2% Synergy $7.12
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $21.00
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-3% Synergy $1.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $13.23
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $4.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Volrath the Fallen to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $7.85

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+30% Synergy $97.93
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+27% Synergy $34.22
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $14.03
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+12% Synergy $10.26
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $27.86
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+10% Synergy $15.40
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $9.32
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+9% Synergy $0.09
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+8% Synergy $0.64
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+7% Synergy $90.99
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $53.21
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $1.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.11
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.46
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.66
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.09
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+3% Synergy $3.91
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.55
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+3% Synergy $0.14
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+2% Synergy $0.72
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.36
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $12.12
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $8.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $45.08
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $5.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-6% Synergy $3.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $3.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-18% Synergy $22.18

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+31% Synergy $3.55
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+23% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.23
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.28
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $8.99
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.88
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.53
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.23
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $31.84
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-2% Synergy $16.99
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $55.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Volrath the Fallen decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.47
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.89
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.50
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.49
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.81
Swamp Swamp
-6% Synergy $0.14

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