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Volrath, the Shapestealer
Price tag $0.69

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Shapeshifter

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#642 Current Rank
#697 Last Week
#622 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Volrath, the Shapestealer.

New Cards

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

Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+3% Synergy $8.75
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+2% Synergy $0.57
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $2.21
Jackal, Genius Geneticist Jackal, Genius Geneticist
+2% Synergy $0.49
Superior Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man
+1% Synergy $1.75

High Synergy Cards

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

Generous Patron Generous Patron
+53% Synergy $1.36
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+50% Synergy $0.51
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
+45% Synergy $0.71
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+45% Synergy $0.58
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+42% Synergy $0.27
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+41% Synergy $0.18
Tetzimoc, Primal Death Tetzimoc, Primal Death
+34% Synergy $0.50
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+34% Synergy $15.20
Spitting Dilophosaurus Spitting Dilophosaurus
+34% Synergy $15.04
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+32% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+30% Synergy $0.18
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+27% Synergy $1.84
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.82
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.61
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.84
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.95
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.42
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.60
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $2.49

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $51.13
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $21.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $43.88
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $48.71
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $44.22
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

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

Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+31% Synergy $5.38
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+28% Synergy $0.92
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+28% Synergy $1.43
Spark Double Spark Double
+27% Synergy $8.16
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+26% Synergy $0.21
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+26% Synergy $4.79
Obelisk Spider Obelisk Spider
+26% Synergy $0.29
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+23% Synergy $1.68
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+22% Synergy $1.04
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+22% Synergy $14.31
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+22% Synergy $1.00
Spawnwrithe Spawnwrithe
+22% Synergy $0.33
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+21% Synergy $0.85
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+21% Synergy $2.02
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+21% Synergy $7.48
Biophagus Biophagus
+21% Synergy $17.55
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+20% Synergy $0.19
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+20% Synergy $0.93
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+19% Synergy $0.13
Wickerbough Elder Wickerbough Elder
+19% Synergy $0.11
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
+17% Synergy $0.46
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+17% Synergy $0.28
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+17% Synergy $16.10
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+16% Synergy $4.63
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+16% Synergy $0.45
Biovisionary Biovisionary
+16% Synergy $0.45
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+16% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $2.84
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+15% Synergy $2.85
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+15% Synergy $1.31
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+14% Synergy $0.20
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+14% Synergy $0.30
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+14% Synergy $1.88
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+13% Synergy $0.22
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+13% Synergy $1.32
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+13% Synergy $23.28
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+12% Synergy $3.47
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+12% Synergy $3.43
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $29.25
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+12% Synergy $5.61
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+12% Synergy $0.27
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+11% Synergy $1.10
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+11% Synergy $0.93
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+11% Synergy $0.27
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+10% Synergy $6.03
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+10% Synergy $0.15
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+10% Synergy $0.42
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+7% Synergy $3.66
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $11.72
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-9% Synergy $0.41

Instants

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

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+20% Synergy $0.73
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+18% Synergy $0.20
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+17% Synergy $0.92
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+17% Synergy $0.20
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+12% Synergy $0.27
See Double See Double
+10% Synergy $0.45
Atomize Atomize
+9% Synergy $0.94
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+9% Synergy $0.09
Double Major Double Major
+9% Synergy $1.72
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+9% Synergy $0.25
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.28
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+8% Synergy $2.28
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+8% Synergy $0.17
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+8% Synergy $1.50
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+7% Synergy $10.98
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
+7% Synergy $0.15
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+7% Synergy $0.12
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.81
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+6% Synergy $2.38
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+6% Synergy $0.15
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+6% Synergy $0.32
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+6% Synergy $0.54
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+5% Synergy $3.67
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+5% Synergy $3.81
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+5% Synergy $0.15
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+5% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.83
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $0.31
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.78
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $1.52
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $0.87
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.80
Putrefy Putrefy
0% Synergy $0.13
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
0% Synergy $0.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.27
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-1% Synergy $0.25
Radstorm Radstorm
-1% Synergy $2.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $46.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.48
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $19.11
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.43
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

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

Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+18% Synergy $0.38
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+16% Synergy $1.48
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+15% Synergy $0.32
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+14% Synergy $0.21
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+13% Synergy $0.40
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+11% Synergy $0.29
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+11% Synergy $0.17
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+7% Synergy $0.54
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $8.76
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+7% Synergy $7.28
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+7% Synergy $0.52
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+6% Synergy $1.78
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $2.48
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+5% Synergy $0.26
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+5% Synergy $0.27
Repudiate // Replicate Repudiate // Replicate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+5% Synergy $0.24
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.09
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $5.96
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.94
Neoform Neoform
+3% Synergy $0.84
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+3% Synergy $0.49
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $4.33
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.81
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.91
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
-7% Synergy $0.21
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.81
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+23% Synergy $0.34
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+20% Synergy $5.86
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+17% Synergy $64.11
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+12% Synergy $0.64
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+12% Synergy $3.49
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+9% Synergy $8.97
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+7% Synergy $8.74
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $9.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.14
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+5% Synergy $4.90
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+4% Synergy $21.95
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+4% Synergy $29.61
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+4% Synergy $0.47
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $43.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Nest of Scarabs Nest of Scarabs
+30% Synergy $0.52
Blowfly Infestation Blowfly Infestation
+24% Synergy $3.83
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+19% Synergy $13.71
Crumbling Ashes Crumbling Ashes
+19% Synergy $4.55
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+16% Synergy $1.99
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+15% Synergy $9.32
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+15% Synergy $0.23
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+12% Synergy $2.88
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+12% Synergy $1.99
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+11% Synergy $0.51
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $0.61
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+9% Synergy $0.18
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+7% Synergy $11.03
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+7% Synergy $1.03
Master Chef Master Chef
+7% Synergy $0.11
Flourishing Defenses Flourishing Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.37
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+6% Synergy $0.61
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $2.32
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $1.28
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+5% Synergy $0.36
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+4% Synergy $0.42
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $11.69
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
0% Synergy $0.85
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-3% Synergy $11.09
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $25.58
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-4% Synergy $0.84
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.49

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+11% Synergy $5.94
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+7% Synergy $0.20
Oko, the Ringleader Oko, the Ringleader
+7% Synergy $0.40

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+28% Synergy $1.55
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.14
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+17% Synergy $0.09
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+14% Synergy $1.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.31
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+11% Synergy $0.33
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $8.10
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $9.33
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $94.10
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.93
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.51
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $7.75
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $48.20
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $7.03
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $32.95
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.45
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-8% Synergy $5.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.25
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.17
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+8% Synergy $11.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+5% Synergy $0.49
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy $0.29
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $2.73
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+4% Synergy $0.33
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+4% Synergy $0.77
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-3% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+20% Synergy $0.73
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+16% Synergy $4.63
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.06
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+6% Synergy $20.09
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.46
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.06
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+5% Synergy $0.26
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $5.59
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+5% Synergy $0.54
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+4% Synergy $8.14
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $4.38
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+4% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $17.98
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+1% Synergy $0.87
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.20
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $6.18
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $4.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.26
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.16
Underground River Underground River
0% Synergy $0.83
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-1% Synergy $6.67
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-1% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $12.27
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $7.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-2% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-2% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.81
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-4% Synergy $0.25
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $1.38
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.20
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $1.03
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-7% Synergy $0.62
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $26.43
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-8% Synergy $10.05
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-9% Synergy $19.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $15.26
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-9% Synergy $14.07

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