Volrath the Fallen
{1}{B}, Discard a creature card: Volrath gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the discarded card's mana value.
How Volrath the Fallen decks play in EDH
Volrath the Fallen is a mono-black commander costing 3BBB, and its legendary creature - phyrexian shapeshifter line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Volrath the Fallen decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $120Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Card draw (3)
Removal (2)
Creatures (11)
Synergy & payoffs (2)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Volrath the Fallen decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Volrath the Fallen deck?
Volrath the Fallen has a mono-black colour identity, so every card in the deck must be black or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Volrath the Fallen?
The cards played most often in Volrath the Fallen decks include My Precious // Allure of Power, Avacyn, Angel of Horror, Key to the Side-Door. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Volrath the Fallen deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $120 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Volrath the Fallen deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.