Volrath, the Shapestealer
$0.63
$0.63Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#774
Current Rank
#677
Last Week
#684
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Volrath, the Shapestealer.
Finding a fourth vs a balanced game? | Jackal v Volrath v Shiko v Thirteenth Dr/Clara | EDH | EP 56
WHICH CREATOR’S DECK IS STRONGEST!?! – Keranos vs Teysa vs Volrath vs Elminster
Mana Maelstrom - Casual Commander - EP 8
CEDH Magic the Gathering Gameplay Is Smothering Tithe OP!? Ft Blight Club
Is Thrasios & Tymna Good Again? | Sisay v Najeela v Volrath v Tymna/Thrasios ft @TheBlightClub
Which Deck Is Best Postban? Sisay v Najeela v Volrath v Tymna/Thrasios ft @BLIGHTmtg
Isshin 🆚 Myrkul 🆚 Volrath 🆚 Squee | Quality EDH Commander Gameplay
Kyle Hill vs TierZoo Commander Scientist Showdown | Shuffle Up & Play #41 | Magic Gameplay
ComedIAN Falls Through a Toilet Portal to Hell | DON'T WAKE DEMON #11 | Jank EDH Commander Gameplay
Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH | Trelasarra v Isshin v Volrath v Tuvasa | Ep. 16
More Volrath, the Shapestealer VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Volrath, the Shapestealer decks.
Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic+7% Synergy
$0.41
Loki, God of Mischief+5% Synergy
$2.59
Council of Reeds+4% Synergy
$0.82
Absorbing Man+3% Synergy
$0.30
Loki, Lord of Misrule+1% Synergy
$52.77
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Volrath, the Shapestealer's abilities and overall game plan.
Generous Patron+55% Synergy
$6.96
Master Biomancer+50% Synergy
$0.79
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons+47% Synergy
$0.34
Forgotten Ancient+45% Synergy
$0.37
Black Sun's Zenith+44% Synergy
$0.38
Cold-Eyed Selkie+44% Synergy
$0.38
Necroskitter+38% Synergy
$0.59
Tetzimoc, Primal Death+34% Synergy
$0.83
Spitting Dilophosaurus+34% Synergy
$28.68
Massacre Girl, Known Killer+33% Synergy
$0.81
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volrath, the Shapestealer decks.
Evolution Sage+26% Synergy
$2.25
Kami of Whispered Hopes+26% Synergy
$2.94
Kodama's Reach+17% Synergy
$1.42
Cultivate+13% Synergy
$0.37
Beast Within+11% Synergy
$0.47
Nature's Lore+9% Synergy
$2.12
Farseek+6% Synergy
$0.36
Assassin's Trophy+4% Synergy
$0.76
Rampant Growth+3% Synergy
$0.58
Counterspell+0% Synergy
$3.77
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Worldly Tutor-2% Synergy
$27.38
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
$70.04
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
$40.33
Fierce Guardianship-5% Synergy
$55.95
Demonic Tutor-5% Synergy
$72.36
Seedborn Muse-5% Synergy
$16.86
Vampiric Tutor-6% Synergy
$58.03
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Volrath, the Shapestealer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Rishkar, Peema Renegade+31% Synergy
$0.19
Persistent Constrictor+30% Synergy
$12.62
Spark Double+28% Synergy
$13.92
Blighted Agent+27% Synergy
$1.35
Thrummingbird+26% Synergy
$0.25
Obelisk Spider+26% Synergy
$3.18
Silent Hallcreeper+25% Synergy
$1.51
Incubation Druid+24% Synergy
$2.57
Spawnwrithe+24% Synergy
$0.36
Biophagus+22% Synergy
$17.33
Invisible Stalker+22% Synergy
$2.30
Vashta Nerada+22% Synergy
$2.82
Champion of Lambholt+21% Synergy
$4.27
Toxrill, the Corrosive+21% Synergy
$16.78
Clever Impersonator+21% Synergy
$3.52
Progenitor Mimic+20% Synergy
$1.34
Fathom Mage+18% Synergy
$0.58
Wickerbough Elder+18% Synergy
$0.35
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+17% Synergy
$31.09
Phyrexian Metamorph+17% Synergy
$2.42
Glasspool Mimic+16% Synergy
$6.60
Nacatl War-Pride+15% Synergy
$1.81
Renata, Called to the Hunt+15% Synergy
$0.24
Evil Twin+15% Synergy
$0.48
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres+14% Synergy
$0.88
Ouroboroid+14% Synergy
$33.06
Viridian Joiner+14% Synergy
$0.52
Biovisionary+14% Synergy
$0.50
Altered Ego+14% Synergy
$0.20
Naga Fleshcrafter+14% Synergy
$0.34
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus+13% Synergy
$1.27
Dread Tiller+12% Synergy
$0.28
Giggling Skitterspike+12% Synergy
$14.81
Pollywog Prodigy+12% Synergy
$6.24
Cankerbloom+12% Synergy
$0.61
Viral Drake+12% Synergy
$1.69
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+12% Synergy
$34.76
Devoted Druid+12% Synergy
$0.42
Undercover Operative+11% Synergy
$0.36
Dreamtide Whale+11% Synergy
$2.75
Flux Channeler+10% Synergy
$3.79
Cephalid Constable+10% Synergy
$5.26
Topiary Lecturer+10% Synergy
$0.26
Bloated Contaminator+9% Synergy
$4.09
Stunt Double+9% Synergy
$4.64
Scute Swarm+9% Synergy
$9.18
Evolution Witness+8% Synergy
$0.35
Glen Elendra Guardian+5% Synergy
$0.39
Birds of Paradise-1% Synergy
$8.95
Sakura-Tribe Elder-8% Synergy
$0.34
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volrath, the Shapestealer safe.
Revitalizing Repast+23% Synergy
$1.09
Return of the Wildspeaker+16% Synergy
$1.02
Grim Affliction+15% Synergy
$0.39
Experimental Augury+15% Synergy
$0.58
Atomize+10% Synergy
$10.67
Prologue to Phyresis+10% Synergy
$0.85
Snakeskin Veil+9% Synergy
$0.28
Double Major+8% Synergy
$2.54
Repulsive Mutation+7% Synergy
$0.63
Slip Out the Back+7% Synergy
$4.67
Heroic Intervention+7% Synergy
$15.75
Tainted Strike+7% Synergy
$2.97
Ripples of Potential+7% Synergy
$3.05
See Double+7% Synergy
$0.94
Inspiring Call+7% Synergy
$0.34
Infectious Bite+7% Synergy
$1.43
Vraska's Fall+6% Synergy
$0.36
Gaea's Gift+6% Synergy
$1.16
Stubborn Denial+5% Synergy
$4.71
Whisper of the Dross+5% Synergy
$0.30
Cackling Counterpart+5% Synergy
$0.25
Theoretical Duplication+5% Synergy
$0.65
Sultai Charm+5% Synergy
$0.28
Fuel for the Cause+4% Synergy
$0.36
Arcane Denial+4% Synergy
$1.31
Rapid Hybridization+4% Synergy
$1.06
Golgari Charm+4% Synergy
$1.73
Mutational Advantage+3% Synergy
$7.65
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.16
Nature's Claim+2% Synergy
$1.45
Reality Shift+2% Synergy
$0.35
Pongify+2% Synergy
$1.79
Malakir Rebirth+2% Synergy
$12.73
Sink into Stupor+0% Synergy
$5.47
Growth Spiral+0% Synergy
$0.35
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$3.28
Brainstorm0% Synergy
$1.50
Putrefy0% Synergy
$0.25
Mana Drain-1% Synergy
$57.36
Tear Asunder-2% Synergy
$0.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse-3% Synergy
$3.14
Abrupt Decay-4% Synergy
$2.40
Swan Song-4% Synergy
$9.63
Deadly Rollick-5% Synergy
$25.73
Dark Ritual-5% Synergy
$8.66
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Volrath, the Shapestealer's game plan and control the board.
Tezzeret's Gambit+27% Synergy
$0.28
Unnatural Restoration+16% Synergy
$1.71
Rishkar's Expertise+15% Synergy
$3.85
Rite of Replication+13% Synergy
$0.24
Drown in Ichor+13% Synergy
$0.79
Contentious Plan+11% Synergy
$0.41
Thirsting Roots+8% Synergy
$0.66
Infectious Inquiry+7% Synergy
$0.45
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+7% Synergy
$12.42
Three Visits+6% Synergy
$4.46
Quasiduplicate+6% Synergy
$0.74
Phyresis Outbreak+6% Synergy
$12.53
Doppelgang+5% Synergy
$1.71
Toxic Deluge+5% Synergy
$3.44
Persist+5% Synergy
$1.18
Sakashima's Will+5% Synergy
$0.39
Clone Legion+5% Synergy
$2.60
Germination Practicum+4% Synergy
$8.68
Aberrant Return+4% Synergy
$0.25
Painful Truths+4% Synergy
$0.27
Stolen Identity+4% Synergy
$0.40
Neoform+3% Synergy
$1.03
Skyshroud Claim+1% Synergy
$1.02
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
$6.27
Damnation-1% Synergy
$20.60
Villainous Wealth-7% Synergy
$0.37
Culling Ritual-7% Synergy
$0.45
Reanimate-10% Synergy
$9.04
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Contagion Clasp+21% Synergy
$0.37
Contagion Engine+19% Synergy
$13.37
The Great Henge+18% Synergy
$62.39
Mirage Mirror+10% Synergy
$0.31
Mirror Box+10% Synergy
$5.17
Agent's Toolkit+7% Synergy
$5.83
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+7% Synergy
$5.69
Swiftfoot Boots+6% Synergy
$1.93
Helm of the Host+6% Synergy
$5.09
Agatha's Soul Cauldron+3% Synergy
$38.14
The Ozolith+2% Synergy
$65.01
Lightning Greaves-1% Synergy
$4.15
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Volrath, the Shapestealer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Nest of Scarabs+29% Synergy
$5.83
Blowfly Infestation+26% Synergy
$0.37
Innkeeper's Talent+22% Synergy
$7.83
Crumbling Ashes+18% Synergy
$30.53
Hollowmurk Siege+14% Synergy
$0.94
Hadana's Climb+14% Synergy
$2.86
Fight Rigging+14% Synergy
$0.63
Tribute to the World Tree+13% Synergy
$12.17
Inexorable Tide+13% Synergy
$3.64
Unspeakable Symbol+12% Synergy
$3.42
Simic Ascendancy+8% Synergy
$0.43
Flourishing Defenses+8% Synergy
$1.24
Primal Empathy+7% Synergy
$0.31
Mirrormade+6% Synergy
$3.01
Court of Garenbrig+5% Synergy
$16.31
Phyrexian Arena+5% Synergy
$3.96
Master Chef+5% Synergy
$0.26
Phyresis+5% Synergy
$2.05
Extravagant Replication+4% Synergy
$0.38
Corrupted Conscience+4% Synergy
$0.74
Vraska Joins Up+3% Synergy
$0.91
Black Market Connections+1% Synergy
$9.70
Garruk's Uprising+1% Synergy
$0.44
Guardian Project-2% Synergy
$12.62
Hardened Scales-3% Synergy
$2.47
Mystic Remora-8% Synergy
$12.59
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Volrath, the Shapestealer to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting+11% Synergy
$0.84
Oko, the Ringleader+6% Synergy
$0.46
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter+5% Synergy
$0.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Nesting Grounds+27% Synergy
$0.35
Karn's Bastion+27% Synergy
$2.84
Llanowar Reborn+15% Synergy
$0.32
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+11% Synergy
$0.35
Rogue's Passage+11% Synergy
$0.40
Novijen, Heart of Progress+9% Synergy
$0.40
Arcane Lighthouse+6% Synergy
$1.78
Inkmoth Nexus+6% Synergy
$12.56
Volrath's Stronghold+5% Synergy
$118.26
Bojuka Bog+4% Synergy
$1.21
Thespian's Stage+3% Synergy
$0.46
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+0% Synergy
$14.32
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+0% Synergy
$63.16
Alchemist's Refuge-1% Synergy
$0.37
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
$4.25
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-5% Synergy
$11.88
Otawara, Soaring City-5% Synergy
$28.63
Boseiju, Who Endures-6% Synergy
$50.17
Shifting Woodland-7% Synergy
$5.03
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Bender's Waterskin+7% Synergy
$0.97
Simic Signet+7% Synergy
$0.38
Everflowing Chalice+6% Synergy
$0.35
Glistening Sphere+5% Synergy
$13.77
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.36
Staff of Compleation+4% Synergy
$3.83
Dimir Signet+4% Synergy
$1.20
Astral Cornucopia+3% Synergy
$0.30
Replicating Ring+3% Synergy
$0.91
Chromatic Lantern+2% Synergy
$0.81
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
$0.86
Commander's Sphere+0% Synergy
$0.29
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.42
Talisman of Resilience-2% Synergy
$0.40
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
$0.43
Talisman of Curiosity-2% Synergy
$0.48
Talisman of Dominance-4% Synergy
$0.79
Lands
The mana base foundation for Volrath, the Shapestealer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Revitalizing Repast+23% Synergy
$1.09
Glasspool Mimic+16% Synergy
$6.60
Yavimaya Coast+12% Synergy
$0.36
Zagoth Triome+7% Synergy
$23.28
Rejuvenating Springs+6% Synergy
$3.85
Undergrowth Stadium+5% Synergy
$5.65
Llanowar Wastes+5% Synergy
$0.52
Island+5% Synergy
$0.08
Swamp+5% Synergy
$0.09
Flooded Grove+5% Synergy
$0.31
Shipwreck Marsh+5% Synergy
$7.22
Forest+5% Synergy
$0.09
Simic Growth Chamber+3% Synergy
$0.35
Morphic Pool+3% Synergy
$29.26
Deathcap Glade+3% Synergy
$2.07
Opulent Palace+3% Synergy
$0.34
Twilight Mire+2% Synergy
$0.71
Underground River+2% Synergy
$1.89
Dreamroot Cascade+2% Synergy
$0.93
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
$6.27
Dimir Aqueduct+1% Synergy
$0.39
Exotic Orchard+0% Synergy
$0.27
Breeding Pool+0% Synergy
$9.59
Evolving Wilds0% Synergy
$0.28
Sunken Hollow0% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.34
Overgrown Tomb0% Synergy
$8.81
Drowned Catacomb0% Synergy
$0.84
Watery Grave0% Synergy
$9.39
Temple of Mystery0% Synergy
$0.30
Path of Ancestry-1% Synergy
$0.29
Golgari Rot Farm-1% Synergy
$0.36
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$1.04
Hinterland Harbor-2% Synergy
$0.31
Temple of Deceit-2% Synergy
$0.20
Foreboding Landscape-2% Synergy
$0.23
Myriad Landscape-2% Synergy
$0.30
Underground Sea-3% Synergy
Tropical Island-3% Synergy
Bayou-3% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse-3% Synergy
$0.31
Woodland Cemetery-4% Synergy
$0.54
Temple of Malady-4% Synergy
$0.37
Darkwater Catacombs-5% Synergy
$0.37
Misty Rainforest-6% Synergy
$38.22
Polluted Delta-6% Synergy
$19.73
Verdant Catacombs-6% Synergy
$27.76
Hedge Maze-7% Synergy
$10.44
Underground Mortuary-8% Synergy
$12.81
Undercity Sewers-8% Synergy
$14.06
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