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Volrath the Fallen
Price tag $1.09

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Shapeshifter

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1673 Current Rank
#1698 Last Week
#1471 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.

Parker Luck Parker Luck
+6% Synergy $1.91
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+1% Synergy $1.04
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $109.80
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
0% Synergy $0.36
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-2% Synergy $6.79

High Synergy Cards

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

Draco Draco
+82% Synergy $3.85
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+70% Synergy $0.47
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+63% Synergy $3.49
Hypnox Hypnox
+63% Synergy $1.88
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+55% Synergy $0.32
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+50% Synergy $0.44
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+50% Synergy $2.11
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+49% Synergy $2.72
Strands of Night Strands of Night
+49% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+48% Synergy $3.56

Top Cards

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

Living Death Living Death
+44% Synergy $2.43
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+33% Synergy $6.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.32
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $2.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.54
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $13.56
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $5.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $3.59
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $8.53
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-3% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $95.44
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $77.64
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $373.21
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $119.32
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $59.87
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $16.11
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $82.60
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $12.28

Creatures

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

Baleful Force Baleful Force
+46% Synergy $0.48
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+44% Synergy $5.14
Filth Filth
+42% Synergy $6.44
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+41% Synergy $1.58
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+41% Synergy $3.47
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+39% Synergy $0.58
Scion of Darkness Scion of Darkness
+36% Synergy $0.18
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+35% Synergy $0.50
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+32% Synergy $0.90
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+32% Synergy $2.12
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+31% Synergy $15.31
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+31% Synergy $0.58
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+28% Synergy $12.54
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+27% Synergy $5.21
Sibsig Muckdraggers Sibsig Muckdraggers
+25% Synergy $0.07
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+23% Synergy $0.09
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+22% Synergy $2.91
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+22% Synergy $0.56
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+21% Synergy $0.36
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+20% Synergy $7.92
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+20% Synergy $0.29
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+20% Synergy $0.11
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+19% Synergy $0.59
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+19% Synergy $8.30
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+19% Synergy $0.19
Dread Cacodemon Dread Cacodemon
+19% Synergy $2.46
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+19% Synergy $0.81
Archfiend of Spite Archfiend of Spite
+18% Synergy $0.72
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+17% Synergy $16.29
Stratadon Stratadon
+17% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.25
Spirit of the Night Spirit of the Night
+16% Synergy $6.19
Soul of Innistrad Soul of Innistrad
+16% Synergy $0.19
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+16% Synergy $0.55
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+15% Synergy $13.15
Myojin of Grim Betrayal Myojin of Grim Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.22
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+15% Synergy $35.62
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+14% Synergy $0.18
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+14% Synergy $7.14
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+14% Synergy $19.72
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $0.53
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+13% Synergy $3.08
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+12% Synergy $0.36
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+12% Synergy $15.58
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+11% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+11% Synergy $0.84
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+11% Synergy $33.67
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+9% Synergy $0.25
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+7% Synergy $4.18
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+6% Synergy $0.50

Instants

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

Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+37% Synergy $1.56
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+30% Synergy $1.94
Foul Renewal Foul Renewal
+23% Synergy $0.21
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+21% Synergy $5.34
Necrologia Necrologia
+16% Synergy $0.96
Hatred Hatred
+12% Synergy $43.42
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+12% Synergy $0.35
Death Denied Death Denied
+9% Synergy $0.11
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $12.66
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $1.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.35
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+3% Synergy $8.59
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+2% Synergy $16.57
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
0% Synergy $4.21
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
0% Synergy $0.13
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $15.82
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-2% Synergy $0.15
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-3% Synergy $0.59
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Darkness Darkness
-4% Synergy $23.65
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $6.62
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-5% Synergy $2.92
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-5% Synergy $2.65
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.18
Defile Defile
-10% Synergy $0.62
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-10% Synergy $2.64
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-10% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $18.91
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-11% Synergy $0.76

Sorceries

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

Persist Persist
+36% Synergy $2.34
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+35% Synergy $3.20
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+30% Synergy $0.22
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+28% Synergy $2.61
Exhume Exhume
+22% Synergy $3.43
Mutilate Mutilate
+21% Synergy $1.70
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+19% Synergy $0.71
Ever After Ever After
+17% Synergy $0.31
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $0.44
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+16% Synergy $0.23
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+13% Synergy $0.48
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+12% Synergy $0.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.25
Zombify Zombify
+10% Synergy $0.24
Dread Return Dread Return
+8% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.40
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.18
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+5% Synergy $0.26
Promise of Power Promise of Power
+5% Synergy $0.74
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+5% Synergy $0.32
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+4% Synergy $0.31
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+3% Synergy $0.97
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.09
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.53
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.43
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-1% Synergy $1.91
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-2% Synergy $20.09
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-3% Synergy $1.72
Damnation Damnation
-4% Synergy $20.12
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.54
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-11% Synergy $4.51
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-16% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Key to the City Key to the City
+44% Synergy $0.46
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+37% Synergy $0.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.26
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+15% Synergy $1.38
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $8.93
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+14% Synergy $1.18
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+13% Synergy $13.33
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+13% Synergy $0.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $34.22
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+12% Synergy $1.53
Fleetfeather Sandals Fleetfeather Sandals
+12% Synergy $0.11
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $0.85
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $36.21
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+10% Synergy $0.53
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+10% Synergy $2.35
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+8% Synergy $6.89
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.22
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+7% Synergy $11.62
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $4.42
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.27
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+6% Synergy $6.54
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+5% Synergy $0.48
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.49
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-11% Synergy $2.79

Enchantments

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

Dragon Shadow Dragon Shadow
+35% Synergy $0.21
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+31% Synergy $2.51
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+25% Synergy $3.05
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+21% Synergy $1.06
Necromancy Necromancy
+18% Synergy $7.37
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+18% Synergy $4.30
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+10% Synergy $16.19
Phyresis Phyresis
+9% Synergy $0.89
Greed Greed
+7% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Servitude Diabolic Servitude
+6% Synergy $0.39
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+5% Synergy $2.74
Baneful Omen Baneful Omen
+5% Synergy $1.28
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+3% Synergy $0.44
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.45
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $6.08
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $16.56
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-2% Synergy $0.93
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $12.32
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $3.70

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
+3% Synergy $5.14

Utility Lands

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

Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+28% Synergy $96.53
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+27% Synergy $23.29
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $9.00
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+12% Synergy $9.63
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+11% Synergy $11.52
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $5.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $25.71
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+9% Synergy $1.62
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+8% Synergy $2.98
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+7% Synergy $0.14
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+6% Synergy $93.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $49.13
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $3.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.76
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.51
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+3% Synergy $3.60
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $18.89
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.11
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+2% Synergy $1.08
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.89
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-3% Synergy $12.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $35.89
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.85
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-7% Synergy $3.74
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-17% Synergy $19.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+30% Synergy $2.70
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+23% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $8.02
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.13
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $4.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.24
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.52
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $20.12
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $16.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.43
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $1.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.35
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $2.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.07

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