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Volrath the Fallen
Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter
{1}{B}, Discard a creature card: Volrath gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the discarded card's mana value.
6 / 4
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“Discard creatures to pump Volrath and fill your graveyard with recursive threats.”
Midrange
Intermediate
Commander damage, Combat damage
Reanimator, Graveyard, Aristocrats
Strategy
Volrath the Fallen is a discard-fueled beatstick that turns dead creatures into temporary power boosts. Your game plan is straightforward: fill your hand with creature cards, then use Volrath's ability to pump him into lethal damage while generating value from the discarded creatures. The deck leans heavily on self-discard outlets and creatures that trigger when discarded or hit the graveyard, so you're getting mileage out of cards twice—once in hand, once in the bin.
You'll want a graveyard that works for you, stocking it with creatures that have flashback, escape, or unearth so you can cast them again. Include madness creatures that essentially refund themselves when discarded. The synergies stack quickly: discard a 6-mana creature for +6/+6, then reanimate it next turn. Volrath turns into an evasive threat that's hard to block effectively while your graveyard becomes a second hand. Win by swinging in for lethal once you've pumped him enough.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip expensive tutors like Entomb; use Stitcher's Supplier, Satyr Wayfinder, and Faithless Looting as budget discard outlets that smooth your deck.
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Inclusion = % of Volrath the Fallen decks running this card. +lift = percentage-point boost over the format average.
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