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Volrath, the Shapestealer
Price tag $0.62

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

#726 Current Rank
#795 Last Week
#676 Past 2 Years

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.

Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+9% Synergy $0.31
Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+7% Synergy $0.41
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+4% Synergy $10.14
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+3% Synergy $0.55
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+2% Synergy $4.64

High Synergy Cards

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

Generous Patron Generous Patron
+54% Synergy $7.64
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+50% Synergy $0.75
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
+47% Synergy $0.35
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+45% Synergy $0.34
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+44% Synergy $0.31
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+43% Synergy $0.34
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+37% Synergy $0.90
Spitting Dilophosaurus Spitting Dilophosaurus
+34% Synergy $31.18
Tetzimoc, Primal Death Tetzimoc, Primal Death
+33% Synergy $0.82
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+33% Synergy $0.90

Top Cards

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

Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+26% Synergy $2.33
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+26% Synergy $2.48
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+17% Synergy $1.48
Cultivate Cultivate
+13% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+9% Synergy $2.43
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.56
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+3% Synergy $0.76
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+3% Synergy $0.40
Counterspell Counterspell
+0% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.68
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $58.38
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $72.88
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-6% Synergy $15.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.79

Creatures

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

Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+31% Synergy $0.18
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+30% Synergy $14.36
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+28% Synergy $2.32
Spark Double Spark Double
+27% Synergy $10.15
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+26% Synergy $0.31
Obelisk Spider Obelisk Spider
+26% Synergy $4.09
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+25% Synergy $1.91
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+24% Synergy $2.57
Spawnwrithe Spawnwrithe
+23% Synergy $0.31
Biophagus Biophagus
+22% Synergy $17.52
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+22% Synergy $1.13
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+21% Synergy $17.58
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+21% Synergy $2.32
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+21% Synergy $3.87
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+20% Synergy $4.33
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+20% Synergy $1.35
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+18% Synergy $0.40
Wickerbough Elder Wickerbough Elder
+18% Synergy $0.25
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+17% Synergy $36.41
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $2.06
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+16% Synergy $6.57
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+15% Synergy $0.21
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
+15% Synergy $0.60
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+15% Synergy $1.38
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+15% Synergy $0.46
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+14% Synergy $0.43
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+14% Synergy $34.79
Biovisionary Biovisionary
+14% Synergy $0.47
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+14% Synergy $0.28
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+14% Synergy $1.16
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+13% Synergy $0.34
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+13% Synergy $2.68
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+13% Synergy $0.63
Dread Tiller Dread Tiller
+12% Synergy $0.30
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+12% Synergy $13.53
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+12% Synergy $0.40
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+11% Synergy $5.93
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+11% Synergy $33.52
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+11% Synergy $0.38
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+11% Synergy $2.10
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+11% Synergy $3.91
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+10% Synergy $3.98
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+10% Synergy $5.19
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+10% Synergy $5.01
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+9% Synergy $0.54
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+9% Synergy $10.57
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+8% Synergy $0.34
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+6% Synergy $0.46
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $11.93
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-8% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+22% Synergy $0.96
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+16% Synergy $0.42
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+16% Synergy $0.82
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+15% Synergy $0.32
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+10% Synergy $0.62
Atomize Atomize
+10% Synergy $10.98
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.21
Double Major Double Major
+8% Synergy $2.61
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.92
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+7% Synergy $3.40
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+7% Synergy $4.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+7% Synergy $14.58
See Double See Double
+7% Synergy $0.75
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+7% Synergy $0.52
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+7% Synergy $2.21
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy $0.40
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+6% Synergy $0.34
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $1.09
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+5% Synergy $0.36
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+5% Synergy $4.78
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+5% Synergy $0.61
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+5% Synergy $0.24
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+4% Synergy $0.45
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+4% Synergy $7.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $2.03
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $1.19
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $0.85
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.71
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+0% Synergy $7.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+0% Synergy $3.63
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
0% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.43
Putrefy Putrefy
0% Synergy $0.30
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-2% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.96
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $2.78
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.18
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $27.90
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

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

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+28% Synergy $0.34
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+16% Synergy $1.20
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $3.57
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+13% Synergy $0.78
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+13% Synergy $0.29
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+11% Synergy $0.40
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+8% Synergy $0.55
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+8% Synergy $0.39
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $10.98
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+6% Synergy $13.03
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.72
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.30
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+5% Synergy $2.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.18
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+5% Synergy $0.35
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $0.92
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+5% Synergy $3.62
Aberrant Return Aberrant Return
+4% Synergy $0.34
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+4% Synergy $0.33
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+4% Synergy $0.36
Neoform Neoform
+3% Synergy $1.08
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.93
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.50
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $21.09
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-7% Synergy $0.38
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
-7% Synergy $0.37
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $8.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+22% Synergy $0.32
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+20% Synergy $13.78
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+18% Synergy $62.97
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+11% Synergy $0.59
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+10% Synergy $5.60
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+8% Synergy $6.06
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+7% Synergy $4.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.91
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $11.25
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+4% Synergy $38.09
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $70.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Nest of Scarabs Nest of Scarabs
+29% Synergy $6.07
Blowfly Infestation Blowfly Infestation
+26% Synergy $0.35
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+21% Synergy $9.72
Crumbling Ashes Crumbling Ashes
+18% Synergy $32.61
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+14% Synergy $0.54
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+14% Synergy $3.12
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+14% Synergy $13.56
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+13% Synergy $1.02
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $4.44
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+11% Synergy $3.95
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+8% Synergy $0.40
Flourishing Defenses Flourishing Defenses
+8% Synergy $1.98
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $2.08
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $16.01
Master Chef Master Chef
+5% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $4.21
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $2.61
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+5% Synergy $1.76
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+4% Synergy $0.37
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $19.63
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+1% Synergy $0.36
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $12.12
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-3% Synergy $1.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+10% Synergy $0.82
Oko, the Ringleader Oko, the Ringleader
+6% Synergy $0.45
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+5% Synergy $0.31

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+27% Synergy $1.99
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+27% Synergy $0.35
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+16% Synergy $0.26
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+12% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.36
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.38
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $12.44
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $1.23
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $113.53
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.73
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.56
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+0% Synergy $15.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+0% Synergy $64.75
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $30.54
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $10.89
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $51.21
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-7% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.32
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.77
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+6% Synergy $14.48
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+4% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+4% Synergy $1.20
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $4.46
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+3% Synergy $0.31
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+3% Synergy $0.97
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $4.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-2% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-4% Synergy $1.63

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 $0.96
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+16% Synergy $6.57
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.29
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+7% Synergy $26.33
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $7.70
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+5% Synergy $5.45
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+5% Synergy $2.00
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.47
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $2.00
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+4% Synergy $0.35
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $6.83
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.32
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $27.97
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $1.89
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+2% Synergy $0.33
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+2% Synergy $0.39
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+2% Synergy $0.84
Underground River Underground River
+2% Synergy $1.47
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.50
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.82
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+0% Synergy $10.30
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+0% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $9.55
Watery Grave Watery Grave
0% Synergy $10.34
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.31
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-1% Synergy $1.76
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.28
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-2% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.31
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-4% Synergy $0.40
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy $37.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $19.48
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-6% Synergy $31.32
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-7% Synergy $12.73
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-8% Synergy $16.05
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-8% Synergy $16.74

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