Volrath, the Shapestealer
$0.69
$0.69Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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Ranking
#642
Current Rank
#697
Last Week
#622
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Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Volrath, the Shapestealer.
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More Volrath, the Shapestealer VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Volrath, the Shapestealer decks.
Impostor Syndrome+3% Synergy
$8.75
Chameleon, Master of Disguise+2% Synergy
$0.57
Bender's Waterskin+2% Synergy
$2.21
Jackal, Genius Geneticist+2% Synergy
$0.49
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+53% Synergy
$1.36
Master Biomancer+50% Synergy
$0.51
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons+45% Synergy
$0.71
Forgotten Ancient+45% Synergy
$0.58
Black Sun's Zenith+42% Synergy
$0.27
Cold-Eyed Selkie+41% Synergy
$0.18
Tetzimoc, Primal Death+34% Synergy
$0.50
Necroskitter+34% Synergy
$15.20
Spitting Dilophosaurus+34% Synergy
$15.04
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+30% Synergy
$0.18
Evolution Sage+27% Synergy
$1.84
Kodama's Reach+15% Synergy
$1.82
Cultivate+14% Synergy
$0.61
Beast Within+11% Synergy
$0.84
Nature's Lore+7% Synergy
$1.95
Farseek+6% Synergy
$0.50
Rampant Growth+5% Synergy
$0.42
Counterspell+1% Synergy
$1.60
Assassin's Trophy0% Synergy
$2.49
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
$51.13
Worldly Tutor-3% Synergy
$21.91
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
$43.88
Demonic Tutor-6% Synergy
$48.71
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
$44.22
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+31% Synergy
$5.38
Blighted Agent+28% Synergy
$0.92
Persistent Constrictor+28% Synergy
$1.43
Spark Double+27% Synergy
$8.16
Thrummingbird+26% Synergy
$0.21
Kami of Whispered Hopes+26% Synergy
$4.79
Obelisk Spider+26% Synergy
$0.29
Incubation Druid+23% Synergy
$1.68
Silent Hallcreeper+22% Synergy
$1.04
Toxrill, the Corrosive+22% Synergy
$14.31
Progenitor Mimic+22% Synergy
$1.00
Spawnwrithe+22% Synergy
$0.33
Invisible Stalker+21% Synergy
$0.85
Clever Impersonator+21% Synergy
$2.02
Champion of Lambholt+21% Synergy
$7.48
Biophagus+21% Synergy
$17.55
Fathom Mage+20% Synergy
$0.19
Vashta Nerada+20% Synergy
$0.93
Renata, Called to the Hunt+19% Synergy
$0.13
Wickerbough Elder+19% Synergy
$0.11
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres+17% Synergy
$0.46
Altered Ego+17% Synergy
$0.28
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+17% Synergy
$16.10
Glasspool Mimic+16% Synergy
$4.63
Evil Twin+16% Synergy
$0.45
Biovisionary+16% Synergy
$0.45
Viridian Joiner+16% Synergy
$0.34
Phyrexian Metamorph+15% Synergy
$2.84
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus+15% Synergy
$2.85
Viral Drake+15% Synergy
$1.31
Naga Fleshcrafter+14% Synergy
$0.20
Undercover Operative+14% Synergy
$0.30
Nacatl War-Pride+14% Synergy
$1.88
Cankerbloom+13% Synergy
$0.22
Devoted Druid+13% Synergy
$1.32
Ouroboroid+13% Synergy
$23.28
Dreamtide Whale+12% Synergy
$3.47
Flux Channeler+12% Synergy
$3.43
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+12% Synergy
$29.25
Giggling Skitterspike+12% Synergy
$5.61
Loyal Guardian+12% Synergy
$0.27
Bloated Contaminator+11% Synergy
$1.10
Stunt Double+11% Synergy
$0.93
Plague Stinger+11% Synergy
$0.27
Pollywog Prodigy+10% Synergy
$6.03
Evolution Witness+10% Synergy
$0.15
Plaxcaster Frogling+10% Synergy
$0.42
Scute Swarm+7% Synergy
$3.66
Birds of Paradise-6% Synergy
$11.72
Sakura-Tribe Elder-9% Synergy
$0.41
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volrath, the Shapestealer safe.
Revitalizing Repast+20% Synergy
$0.73
Grim Affliction+18% Synergy
$0.20
Return of the Wildspeaker+17% Synergy
$0.92
Experimental Augury+17% Synergy
$0.20
Prologue to Phyresis+12% Synergy
$0.27
See Double+10% Synergy
$0.45
Atomize+9% Synergy
$0.94
Snakeskin Veil+9% Synergy
$0.09
Double Major+9% Synergy
$1.72
Infectious Bite+9% Synergy
$0.25
Repulsive Mutation+8% Synergy
$0.28
Slip Out the Back+8% Synergy
$2.28
Vraska's Fall+8% Synergy
$0.17
Tainted Strike+8% Synergy
$1.50
Heroic Intervention+7% Synergy
$10.98
Inspiring Call+7% Synergy
$0.23
Sultai Charm+7% Synergy
$0.15
Whisper of the Dross+7% Synergy
$0.12
Gaea's Gift+7% Synergy
$0.81
Ripples of Potential+6% Synergy
$2.38
Cackling Counterpart+6% Synergy
$0.15
Fuel for the Cause+6% Synergy
$0.32
Theoretical Duplication+6% Synergy
$0.54
Mutational Advantage+5% Synergy
$3.67
Stubborn Denial+5% Synergy
$3.81
Reject Imperfection+5% Synergy
$0.15
Steady Progress+5% Synergy
$0.23
Arcane Denial+4% Synergy
$1.83
Golgari Charm+4% Synergy
$0.31
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.26
Reality Shift+3% Synergy
$0.24
Malakir Rebirth+3% Synergy
$8.78
Pongify+3% Synergy
$1.81
Rapid Hybridization+3% Synergy
$1.52
Nature's Claim+2% Synergy
$0.87
Krosan Grip+2% Synergy
$0.80
Putrefy0% Synergy
$0.13
Growth Spiral0% Synergy
$0.18
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$4.36
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
$7.76
Brainstorm0% Synergy
$1.27
Tear Asunder-1% Synergy
$0.25
Radstorm-1% Synergy
$2.44
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$46.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse-4% Synergy
$1.36
Swan Song-4% Synergy
$8.48
Deadly Rollick-5% Synergy
$19.11
Dark Ritual-6% Synergy
$3.43
Abrupt Decay-6% Synergy
$1.62
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Volrath, the Shapestealer's game plan and control the board.
Unnatural Restoration+18% Synergy
$0.38
Rishkar's Expertise+16% Synergy
$1.48
Drown in Ichor+15% Synergy
$0.32
Rite of Replication+14% Synergy
$0.21
Contentious Plan+13% Synergy
$0.40
Thirsting Roots+11% Synergy
$0.29
Infectious Inquiry+11% Synergy
$0.17
Doppelgang+7% Synergy
$0.54
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+7% Synergy
$8.76
Phyresis Outbreak+7% Synergy
$7.28
Quasiduplicate+7% Synergy
$0.52
Clone Legion+6% Synergy
$1.78
Persist+5% Synergy
$2.48
Painful Truths+5% Synergy
$0.26
Stolen Identity+5% Synergy
$0.27
Repudiate // Replicate+5% Synergy
$0.24
Sakashima's Will+5% Synergy
$0.24
Expand the Sphere+5% Synergy
$0.09
Three Visits+3% Synergy
$5.96
Toxic Deluge+3% Synergy
$5.94
Neoform+3% Synergy
$0.84
Croaking Counterpart+3% Synergy
$0.49
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
$4.33
Skyshroud Claim+1% Synergy
$0.81
Damnation-2% Synergy
$18.91
Villainous Wealth-7% Synergy
$0.21
Culling Ritual-8% Synergy
$0.81
Reanimate-12% Synergy
$5.15
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Contagion Clasp+23% Synergy
$0.34
Contagion Engine+20% Synergy
$5.86
The Great Henge+17% Synergy
$64.11
Mirage Mirror+12% Synergy
$0.64
Mirror Box+12% Synergy
$3.49
Agent's Toolkit+9% Synergy
$8.97
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+7% Synergy
$8.74
Helm of the Host+6% Synergy
$9.98
Swiftfoot Boots+5% Synergy
$1.14
Cauldron of Souls+5% Synergy
$4.90
Agatha's Soul Cauldron+4% Synergy
$21.95
Sword of Truth and Justice+4% Synergy
$29.61
Mimic Vat+4% Synergy
$0.47
The Ozolith+2% Synergy
$43.91
Lightning Greaves-2% Synergy
$4.12
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Volrath, the Shapestealer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Nest of Scarabs+30% Synergy
$0.52
Blowfly Infestation+24% Synergy
$3.83
Innkeeper's Talent+19% Synergy
$13.71
Crumbling Ashes+19% Synergy
$4.55
Hadana's Climb+16% Synergy
$1.99
Tribute to the World Tree+15% Synergy
$9.32
Fight Rigging+15% Synergy
$0.23
Inexorable Tide+12% Synergy
$2.88
Unspeakable Symbol+12% Synergy
$1.99
Hollowmurk Siege+11% Synergy
$0.51
Simic Ascendancy+10% Synergy
$0.61
Primal Empathy+9% Synergy
$0.18
Court of Garenbrig+7% Synergy
$11.03
Mirrormade+7% Synergy
$1.03
Master Chef+7% Synergy
$0.11
Flourishing Defenses+7% Synergy
$0.37
Corrupted Conscience+6% Synergy
$0.61
Phyrexian Arena+5% Synergy
$2.32
Phyresis+5% Synergy
$1.28
Extravagant Replication+5% Synergy
$0.36
Bred for the Hunt+4% Synergy
$0.42
Vraska Joins Up+3% Synergy
$0.39
Black Market Connections+2% Synergy
$11.69
Garruk's Uprising0% Synergy
$0.85
Guardian Project-3% Synergy
$11.09
Sylvan Library-3% Synergy
$25.58
Hardened Scales-4% Synergy
$0.84
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+11% Synergy
$5.94
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter+7% Synergy
$0.20
Oko, the Ringleader+7% Synergy
$0.40
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Karn's Bastion+28% Synergy
$1.55
Nesting Grounds+23% Synergy
$0.14
Llanowar Reborn+17% Synergy
$0.09
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+14% Synergy
$1.08
Rogue's Passage+12% Synergy
$0.31
Novijen, Heart of Progress+11% Synergy
$0.33
Inkmoth Nexus+6% Synergy
$8.10
Arcane Lighthouse+6% Synergy
$9.33
Volrath's Stronghold+5% Synergy
$94.10
Bojuka Bog+4% Synergy
$0.93
Thespian's Stage+4% Synergy
$0.51
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth0% Synergy
$7.75
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth0% Synergy
$48.20
Alchemist's Refuge0% Synergy
$0.33
Reliquary Tower-3% Synergy
$1.99
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-6% Synergy
$7.03
Boseiju, Who Endures-7% Synergy
$32.95
Otawara, Soaring City-7% Synergy
$18.45
Shifting Woodland-8% Synergy
$5.45
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Everflowing Chalice+9% Synergy
$0.25
Simic Signet+8% Synergy
$0.17
Glistening Sphere+8% Synergy
$11.33
Dimir Signet+5% Synergy
$0.49
Golgari Signet+5% Synergy
$0.29
Staff of Compleation+5% Synergy
$2.73
Astral Cornucopia+4% Synergy
$0.33
Replicating Ring+4% Synergy
$0.77
Chromatic Lantern+3% Synergy
$2.19
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.46
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
$0.17
Arcane Signet-1% Synergy
$0.49
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
$1.05
Talisman of Curiosity-3% Synergy
$0.17
Talisman of Resilience-3% Synergy
$0.24
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+20% Synergy
$0.73
Glasspool Mimic+16% Synergy
$4.63
Yavimaya Coast+12% Synergy
$0.24
Island+6% Synergy
$0.06
Swamp+6% Synergy
$0.06
Zagoth Triome+6% Synergy
$20.09
Llanowar Wastes+6% Synergy
$0.46
Forest+5% Synergy
$0.06
Opulent Palace+5% Synergy
$0.26
Rejuvenating Springs+5% Synergy
$5.59
Simic Growth Chamber+5% Synergy
$0.54
Undergrowth Stadium+4% Synergy
$8.14
Shipwreck Marsh+4% Synergy
$4.38
Flooded Grove+4% Synergy
$0.29
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
$0.12
Morphic Pool+2% Synergy
$17.98
Dreamroot Cascade+1% Synergy
$0.87
Path of Ancestry+1% Synergy
$0.16
Dimir Aqueduct+1% Synergy
$0.20
Deathcap Glade+1% Synergy
$6.18
Twilight Mire+1% Synergy
$0.37
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
$4.33
Exotic Orchard0% Synergy
$0.21
Sunken Hollow0% Synergy
$0.26
Golgari Rot Farm0% Synergy
$0.16
Underground River0% Synergy
$0.83
Command Tower-1% Synergy
$0.27
Breeding Pool-1% Synergy
$6.67
Temple of Mystery-1% Synergy
$0.11
Myriad Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.16
Overgrown Tomb-2% Synergy
$12.27
Watery Grave-2% Synergy
$7.35
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.16
Foreboding Landscape-2% Synergy
$0.17
Temple of Deceit-2% Synergy
$0.24
Tainted Wood-2% Synergy
$0.18
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$4.81
Hinterland Harbor-4% Synergy
$0.25
Drowned Catacomb-4% Synergy
$1.38
Temple of Malady-4% Synergy
$0.20
Bayou-4% Synergy
Tropical Island-4% Synergy
Underground Sea-4% Synergy
Darkwater Catacombs-5% Synergy
$1.03
Woodland Cemetery-7% Synergy
$0.62
Misty Rainforest-8% Synergy
$26.43
Hedge Maze-8% Synergy
$10.05
Verdant Catacombs-9% Synergy
$19.30
Polluted Delta-9% Synergy
$15.26
Underground Mortuary-9% Synergy
$14.07
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