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Volrath the Fallen
Price tag $1.02

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Shapeshifter

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1401 Current Rank
#1394 Last Week
#1429 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.

Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+6% Synergy $0.60
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+2% Synergy $1.06
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
-1% Synergy $1.84
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
-1% Synergy $0.48
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-12% Synergy $3.87

High Synergy Cards

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

Draco Draco
+82% Synergy $3.51
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+72% Synergy $0.43
Hypnox Hypnox
+64% Synergy $1.58
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+63% Synergy $2.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+56% Synergy $0.27
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+52% Synergy $0.50
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+51% Synergy $2.15
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+50% Synergy $2.38
Strands of Night Strands of Night
+50% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+48% Synergy $2.64

Top Cards

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

Living Death Living Death
+46% Synergy $2.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+33% Synergy $6.79
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $11.29
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+14% Synergy $1.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.45
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $7.64
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $2.94
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $7.55
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-3% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $71.05
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $372.38
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $113.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $50.85
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $17.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $58.30
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $67.99
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $11.59

Creatures

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

Baleful Force Baleful Force
+47% Synergy $0.46
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+45% Synergy $4.55
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+43% Synergy $0.85
Filth Filth
+42% Synergy $7.09
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+42% Synergy $3.40
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+41% Synergy $0.56
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+36% Synergy $0.45
Scion of Darkness Scion of Darkness
+35% Synergy $0.21
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+33% Synergy $0.94
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+33% Synergy $1.85
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+32% Synergy $15.89
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+32% Synergy $0.64
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+30% Synergy $11.93
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+28% Synergy $5.58
Sibsig Muckdraggers Sibsig Muckdraggers
+25% Synergy $0.06
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+24% Synergy $0.12
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+22% Synergy $2.81
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+22% Synergy $0.24
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+22% Synergy $0.49
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+21% Synergy $0.31
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+21% Synergy $0.10
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+20% Synergy $8.02
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+20% Synergy $0.50
Dread Cacodemon Dread Cacodemon
+20% Synergy $2.64
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+20% Synergy $0.91
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+19% Synergy $4.27
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+19% Synergy $0.18
Archfiend of Spite Archfiend of Spite
+19% Synergy $0.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.26
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+17% Synergy $14.68
Soul of Innistrad Soul of Innistrad
+17% Synergy $0.21
Myojin of Grim Betrayal Myojin of Grim Betrayal
+16% Synergy $0.23
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+16% Synergy $0.55
Stratadon Stratadon
+16% Synergy $0.22
Spirit of the Night Spirit of the Night
+16% Synergy $6.22
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+14% Synergy $0.18
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+14% Synergy $14.20
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+14% Synergy $32.20
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+14% Synergy $6.17
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+14% Synergy $0.29
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $0.67
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+13% Synergy $20.50
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+12% Synergy $3.63
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+12% Synergy $0.73
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+12% Synergy $17.36
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+12% Synergy $0.20
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+11% Synergy $40.37
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+9% Synergy $0.34
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+8% Synergy $4.10
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+6% Synergy $0.57

Instants

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

Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+39% Synergy $1.88
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+31% Synergy $2.15
Foul Renewal Foul Renewal
+24% Synergy $0.20
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+22% Synergy $5.96
Necrologia Necrologia
+16% Synergy $1.07
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+13% Synergy $0.43
Hatred Hatred
+11% Synergy $46.68
Death Denied Death Denied
+9% Synergy $0.14
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+6% Synergy $1.06
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $12.97
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $9.16
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+4% Synergy $6.91
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+2% Synergy $16.38
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.13
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
0% Synergy $3.88
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $13.77
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-2% Synergy $0.66
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-2% Synergy $0.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.21
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-5% Synergy $1.47
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.80
Dismember Dismember
-6% Synergy $6.09
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-9% Synergy $2.59
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-9% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $18.24
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.18
Defile Defile
-11% Synergy $0.61
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-11% Synergy $0.79

Sorceries

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

Persist Persist
+38% Synergy $1.32
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+35% Synergy $3.36
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+31% Synergy $0.38
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+27% Synergy $2.13
Mutilate Mutilate
+21% Synergy $1.57
Exhume Exhume
+21% Synergy $3.55
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+20% Synergy $0.69
Ever After Ever After
+19% Synergy $0.24
Victimize Victimize
+17% Synergy $0.56
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+16% Synergy $0.28
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+14% Synergy $0.19
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+12% Synergy $0.49
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.28
Zombify Zombify
+10% Synergy $0.21
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy $0.60
Promise of Power Promise of Power
+6% Synergy $0.76
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.22
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+5% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+4% Synergy $0.25
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+3% Synergy $0.83
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+3% Synergy $0.29
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.10
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.07
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.25
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-2% Synergy $2.49
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-2% Synergy $18.70
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $18.68
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-3% Synergy $1.75
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.23
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $5.30
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-12% Synergy $3.59
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-16% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Key to the City Key to the City
+45% Synergy $0.43
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+39% Synergy $0.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.24
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+15% Synergy $1.78
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $9.42
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+14% Synergy $0.55
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $31.55
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+12% Synergy $11.69
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+12% Synergy $1.17
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $1.06
Fleetfeather Sandals Fleetfeather Sandals
+12% Synergy $0.08
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $35.07
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+10% Synergy $0.78
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+10% Synergy $2.67
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.19
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+8% Synergy $7.52
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+8% Synergy $0.19
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $11.60
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $5.90
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.26
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+6% Synergy $0.47
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+5% Synergy $5.79
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $17.15

Enchantments

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

Dragon Shadow Dragon Shadow
+35% Synergy $0.27
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+30% Synergy $2.64
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+26% Synergy $2.99
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+21% Synergy $0.98
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+18% Synergy $4.52
Necromancy Necromancy
+17% Synergy $6.98
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+9% Synergy $17.25
Phyresis Phyresis
+9% Synergy $0.90
Greed Greed
+6% Synergy $0.24
Baneful Omen Baneful Omen
+6% Synergy $1.39
Diabolic Servitude Diabolic Servitude
+6% Synergy $0.39
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+5% Synergy $2.64
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+4% Synergy $0.37
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.56
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $6.09
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $15.01
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-2% Synergy $1.31
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $15.42
Black Market Black Market
-14% Synergy $3.61

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
+4% Synergy $5.91

Utility Lands

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

Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+28% Synergy $99.92
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+27% Synergy $21.58
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $8.17
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+12% Synergy $9.70
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+11% Synergy $5.17
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+11% Synergy $11.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $24.56
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+9% Synergy $0.61
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+8% Synergy $2.85
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+7% Synergy $0.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $47.16
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+6% Synergy $2.02
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+6% Synergy $88.37
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.14
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.64
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $14.84
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+2% Synergy $3.64
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.12
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+2% Synergy $0.69
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $6.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $11.54
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $34.54
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-7% Synergy $3.76
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-17% Synergy $19.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+28% Synergy $2.44
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+23% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.22
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.28
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $7.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.61
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.19
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+1% Synergy $30.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+1% Synergy $55.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $17.16
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $15.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.11
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+6% Synergy $1.06
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $9.16
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.78
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.50
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.21
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.07

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