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Volrath, the Shapestealer
Price tag $1.02

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

#614 Current Rank
#581 Last Week
#651 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.

Dread Tiller Dread Tiller
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sinister Gnarlbark Sinister Gnarlbark
+8% Synergy $0.69
Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+6% Synergy $0.64
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+5% Synergy $0.79
Loch Mare Loch Mare
+5% Synergy $2.54

High Synergy Cards

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

Generous Patron Generous Patron
+54% Synergy $10.17
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+51% Synergy $0.59
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
+47% Synergy $0.27
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+45% Synergy $0.75
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+43% Synergy $0.26
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+42% Synergy $0.19
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+36% Synergy $2.37
Spitting Dilophosaurus Spitting Dilophosaurus
+35% Synergy $46.64
Tetzimoc, Primal Death Tetzimoc, Primal Death
+34% Synergy $0.44
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+32% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+27% Synergy $1.15
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+27% Synergy $0.15
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+17% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.33
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.49
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.43
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $1.06
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $20.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $53.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $40.86
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $57.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $45.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.04

Creatures

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

Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+32% Synergy $0.61
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+31% Synergy $16.03
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+28% Synergy $1.29
Spark Double Spark Double
+27% Synergy $11.42
Obelisk Spider Obelisk Spider
+27% Synergy $5.00
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+26% Synergy $4.93
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+24% Synergy $1.08
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+23% Synergy $1.48
Spawnwrithe Spawnwrithe
+23% Synergy $0.26
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+22% Synergy $15.57
Biophagus Biophagus
+22% Synergy $15.54
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+21% Synergy $1.16
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+21% Synergy $3.54
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+21% Synergy $4.15
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+21% Synergy $1.10
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+21% Synergy $1.64
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+20% Synergy $0.26
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+18% Synergy $30.36
Wickerbough Elder Wickerbough Elder
+18% Synergy $0.11
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+18% Synergy $0.16
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
+17% Synergy $0.42
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+16% Synergy $2.28
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+16% Synergy $4.38
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+16% Synergy $0.21
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+16% Synergy $0.46
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+16% Synergy $0.39
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+15% Synergy $1.83
Biovisionary Biovisionary
+15% Synergy $0.46
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+14% Synergy $0.35
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+14% Synergy $41.56
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+14% Synergy $1.27
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+14% Synergy $3.16
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+13% Synergy $0.24
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+13% Synergy $0.24
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+13% Synergy $0.37
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+12% Synergy $4.32
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+12% Synergy $3.45
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $28.52
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+12% Synergy $4.43
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+11% Synergy $7.69
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+11% Synergy $1.52
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+11% Synergy $0.33
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+11% Synergy $5.92
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+11% Synergy $0.31
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+10% Synergy $5.17
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+9% Synergy $0.24
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+9% Synergy $0.94
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+8% Synergy $3.72
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $12.95
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-8% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+22% Synergy $0.85
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+17% Synergy $0.41
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+17% Synergy $0.13
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+17% Synergy $0.28
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+11% Synergy $0.42
Atomize Atomize
+10% Synergy $7.75
Double Major Double Major
+9% Synergy $1.80
See Double See Double
+9% Synergy $0.61
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.13
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.43
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+8% Synergy $3.59
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+8% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+8% Synergy $1.82
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+8% Synergy $0.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+7% Synergy $11.33
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy $0.28
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+7% Synergy $1.19
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+7% Synergy $0.17
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
+6% Synergy $0.11
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $1.27
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+6% Synergy $0.16
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+6% Synergy $0.36
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+6% Synergy $0.61
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+5% Synergy $4.15
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+5% Synergy $0.18
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+5% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.93
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+4% Synergy $4.51
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $1.26
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.86
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.78
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.50
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.86
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
0% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.56
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.29
Putrefy Putrefy
-1% Synergy $0.08
Radstorm Radstorm
-1% Synergy $4.00
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-2% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.65
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.83
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $21.94
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.80
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.24

Sorceries

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

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+30% Synergy $0.16
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+18% Synergy $0.60
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+16% Synergy $1.99
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+15% Synergy $0.71
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+14% Synergy $0.28
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+13% Synergy $0.40
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+10% Synergy $0.41
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+10% Synergy $0.25
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $7.59
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+7% Synergy $7.43
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+7% Synergy $0.50
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+6% Synergy $0.45
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+6% Synergy $2.28
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $0.41
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+5% Synergy $0.14
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+5% Synergy $0.55
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+5% Synergy $0.30
Repudiate // Replicate Repudiate // Replicate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Aberrant Return Aberrant Return
+5% Synergy $0.32
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $7.89
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $6.86
Neoform Neoform
+3% Synergy $0.95
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.29
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.79
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.65
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
-7% Synergy $0.28
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.91
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $6.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+23% Synergy $0.24
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+20% Synergy $15.68
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+17% Synergy $60.21
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+12% Synergy $0.63
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+12% Synergy $3.75
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+9% Synergy $7.56
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+7% Synergy $10.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.58
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $11.62
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+4% Synergy $29.48
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+4% Synergy $31.79
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $50.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Nest of Scarabs Nest of Scarabs
+30% Synergy $10.37
Blowfly Infestation Blowfly Infestation
+26% Synergy $0.36
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+20% Synergy $13.27
Crumbling Ashes Crumbling Ashes
+20% Synergy $42.66
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+16% Synergy $2.56
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+15% Synergy $0.30
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+14% Synergy $10.69
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+12% Synergy $4.19
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+12% Synergy $1.01
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+12% Synergy $2.32
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $0.22
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+9% Synergy $0.17
Flourishing Defenses Flourishing Defenses
+8% Synergy $1.42
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+7% Synergy $0.86
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.28
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $12.94
Master Chef Master Chef
+6% Synergy $0.10
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $1.34
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+5% Synergy $0.36
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+5% Synergy $1.01
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+4% Synergy $0.44
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $6.74
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.53
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $13.23
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+1% Synergy $0.33
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-3% Synergy $11.38
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-4% Synergy $1.98
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.92

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 $0.53
Oko, the Ringleader Oko, the Ringleader
+6% Synergy $0.48
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+6% Synergy $0.17

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+28% Synergy $1.38
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+26% Synergy $0.19
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+16% Synergy $0.13
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+13% Synergy $2.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.27
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+11% Synergy $0.42
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $11.93
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $6.96
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.85
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $97.93
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.46
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $12.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $53.21
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $20.40
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $8.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $38.85
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-8% Synergy $6.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.23
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+7% Synergy $11.16
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+5% Synergy $0.87
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.53
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $3.65
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+4% Synergy $0.20
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+4% Synergy $0.67
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-3% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy $4.41

Lands

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

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+22% Synergy $0.85
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+16% Synergy $4.38
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+13% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.14
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+6% Synergy $18.73
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $7.14
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.36
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.17
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+5% Synergy $8.96
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+5% Synergy $0.17
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $5.33
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+5% Synergy $0.25
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+4% Synergy $0.15
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $18.51
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+2% Synergy $0.73
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+2% Synergy $6.34
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+2% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.12
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Underground River Underground River
+1% Synergy $1.12
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-1% Synergy $10.03
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-1% Synergy $0.12
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $7.89
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $9.01
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-2% Synergy $0.20
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $2.86
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-3% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.93
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-4% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.18
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-5% Synergy $0.35
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $25.95
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $16.58
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-8% Synergy $23.25
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-8% Synergy $12.36
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-9% Synergy $13.24

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