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Volrath, the Shapestealer
Price tag $1.01

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

#673 Current Rank
#679 Last Week
#666 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.

Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+7% Synergy $0.16
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+5% Synergy $5.74
Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+5% Synergy $0.34
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+3% Synergy $0.49
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+2% Synergy $2.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Generous Patron Generous Patron
+55% Synergy $11.03
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+51% Synergy $0.71
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
+48% Synergy $0.34
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+46% Synergy $0.29
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+44% Synergy $0.37
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+43% Synergy $0.33
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+37% Synergy $0.93
Spitting Dilophosaurus Spitting Dilophosaurus
+35% Synergy $42.92
Tetzimoc, Primal Death Tetzimoc, Primal Death
+34% Synergy $0.74
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+33% Synergy $0.99

Top Cards

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

Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+27% Synergy $2.99
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+27% Synergy $2.28
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+18% Synergy $1.16
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.29
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.46
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+9% Synergy $2.13
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.37
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+3% Synergy $0.59
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $26.91
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $56.33
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $68.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $63.51

Creatures

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

Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+32% Synergy $0.29
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+31% Synergy $15.82
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+28% Synergy $0.96
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+27% Synergy $0.27
Spark Double Spark Double
+27% Synergy $13.43
Obelisk Spider Obelisk Spider
+27% Synergy $4.93
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+25% Synergy $1.95
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+24% Synergy $1.47
Biophagus Biophagus
+23% Synergy $19.56
Spawnwrithe Spawnwrithe
+23% Synergy $0.30
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+22% Synergy $0.80
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+22% Synergy $15.55
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+22% Synergy $2.55
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+21% Synergy $5.48
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+21% Synergy $3.12
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+21% Synergy $1.21
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+19% Synergy $0.31
Wickerbough Elder Wickerbough Elder
+19% Synergy $0.25
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+18% Synergy $38.35
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $1.79
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+17% Synergy $0.19
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
+16% Synergy $0.71
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+16% Synergy $5.75
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+15% Synergy $1.01
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+15% Synergy $36.76
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+15% Synergy $0.28
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+15% Synergy $0.46
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+15% Synergy $0.35
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+15% Synergy $1.34
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+14% Synergy $0.63
Biovisionary Biovisionary
+14% Synergy $0.49
Dread Tiller Dread Tiller
+14% Synergy $0.28
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+13% Synergy $0.24
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+13% Synergy $2.23
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+12% Synergy $5.47
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+12% Synergy $2.31
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+12% Synergy $0.41
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+12% Synergy $10.26
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $35.27
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+12% Synergy $0.37
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+11% Synergy $3.54
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+10% Synergy $3.05
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+10% Synergy $0.46
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+10% Synergy $5.12
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+10% Synergy $4.95
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+9% Synergy $4.95
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+9% Synergy $0.33
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+7% Synergy $0.53
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $13.64
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-8% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+22% Synergy $0.92
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+17% Synergy $0.48
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+16% Synergy $0.69
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+16% Synergy $0.23
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+11% Synergy $0.43
Atomize Atomize
+10% Synergy $14.89
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+9% Synergy $0.20
Double Major Double Major
+9% Synergy $2.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $13.67
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.63
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+8% Synergy $4.06
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+8% Synergy $3.55
See Double See Double
+8% Synergy $0.75
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+8% Synergy $0.38
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy $0.38
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+7% Synergy $1.65
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+7% Synergy $0.32
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
+6% Synergy $0.17
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.76
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+6% Synergy $0.35
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+5% Synergy $7.13
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+5% Synergy $4.38
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+5% Synergy $0.30
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+5% Synergy $0.37
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+5% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.50
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $1.31
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.20
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $1.07
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.71
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.87
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
0% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.64
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.06
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.37
Putrefy Putrefy
-1% Synergy $0.36
Radstorm Radstorm
-1% Synergy $4.82
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-2% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.05
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.08
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.19
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $26.25
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.69
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $6.77

Sorceries

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

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+28% Synergy $0.22
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+17% Synergy $1.35
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $2.99
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+14% Synergy $0.98
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+13% Synergy $0.34
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+12% Synergy $0.40
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+9% Synergy $0.85
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+9% Synergy $0.35
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $11.97
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $5.05
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+6% Synergy $1.79
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+6% Synergy $14.68
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.55
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $4.74
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $0.75
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+5% Synergy $0.30
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+5% Synergy $4.33
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+5% Synergy $0.39
Aberrant Return Aberrant Return
+5% Synergy $0.30
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+4% Synergy $0.35
Neoform Neoform
+3% Synergy $0.97
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.56
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.82
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.57
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
-8% Synergy $0.43
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.67
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $9.11

Utility Artifacts

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

Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+23% Synergy $0.35
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+21% Synergy $17.44
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+18% Synergy $62.03
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+11% Synergy $0.63
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+11% Synergy $5.93
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+8% Synergy $4.86
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+8% Synergy $5.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.85
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $10.74
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+4% Synergy $35.44
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $69.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Nest of Scarabs Nest of Scarabs
+30% Synergy $7.36
Blowfly Infestation Blowfly Infestation
+26% Synergy $0.43
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+21% Synergy $10.01
Crumbling Ashes Crumbling Ashes
+19% Synergy $40.66
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+15% Synergy $2.45
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+15% Synergy $0.32
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+14% Synergy $1.10
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+14% Synergy $13.23
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $3.38
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+12% Synergy $3.66
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+9% Synergy $0.37
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+8% Synergy $0.31
Flourishing Defenses Flourishing Defenses
+8% Synergy $2.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $4.09
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $16.03
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $1.73
Master Chef Master Chef
+6% Synergy $0.29
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $2.97
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+5% Synergy $0.33
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+5% Synergy $0.79
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.48
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+3% Synergy $0.49
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+1% Synergy $0.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $16.90
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-3% Synergy $11.76
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-4% Synergy $1.75
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.56

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 $0.95
Oko, the Ringleader Oko, the Ringleader
+6% Synergy $0.49
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+6% Synergy $0.31

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+28% Synergy $1.86
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+27% Synergy $0.28
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+16% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.30
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+12% Synergy $0.30
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.40
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $12.23
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+7% Synergy $1.91
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.57
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $98.79
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.44
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $14.95
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $59.22
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $1.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $49.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.81
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $11.36
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-7% Synergy $5.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.36
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.32
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.74
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+6% Synergy $14.19
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+5% Synergy $1.18
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+4% Synergy $0.33
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+4% Synergy $1.62
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $4.92
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-3% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy $2.72

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 $0.92
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+16% Synergy $5.75
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.28
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+7% Synergy $24.22
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $8.11
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+6% Synergy $5.84
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.09
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.49
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $6.85
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+5% Synergy $0.35
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+4% Synergy $30.66
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.32
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.36
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $1.36
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+3% Synergy $0.32
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+2% Synergy $0.53
Underground River Underground River
+2% Synergy $1.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.56
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $11.74
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-1% Synergy $8.68
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-1% Synergy $11.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.26
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-1% Synergy $0.31
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $3.04
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-2% Synergy $0.33
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-3% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.09
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-3% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.27
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-5% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-5% Synergy $0.37
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $19.07
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $33.01
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-7% Synergy $28.97
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-7% Synergy $12.71
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-8% Synergy $16.44

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