Quick Answer

Volo, Guide to Monsters is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from AFR (AFR) costing {2}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Volo, Guide to Monsters MTG card

Volo, Guide to Monsters

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Whenever you cast a creature spell that doesn't share a creature type with a creature you control or a creature card in your graveyard, copy that spell. (A copy of a creature spell becomes a token.)

"The beholder told me I had a good eye for details. Who was I to argue?"

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 4.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Zoltan Boros

Market Prices

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$0.24
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$0.51
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$0.49
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$0.79
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€0.33
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€0.60
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Volo, Guide to Monsters? Basics

Volo, Guide to Monsters is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a creature spell that doesn't share a creature type with a creature you control or a creature card in your graveyard, copy that spell. (A copy of a creature spell becomes a token.)"

How much mana does Volo, Guide to Monsters cost to cast? Basics

Volo, Guide to Monsters has a mana cost of {2}{G}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Volo, Guide to Monsters's mana cost of {2}{G}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Volo, Guide to Monsters has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Volo, Guide to Monsters's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a creature spell that doesn't share a creature type with a creature you control or a creature card in your graveyard, copy that spell. (A copy of a creature spell becomes a token.)"

What is the current price of Volo, Guide to Monsters? Pricing

The current market price for Volo, Guide to Monsters is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Volo, Guide to Monsters? Pricing

You can purchase Volo, Guide to Monsters from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Volo, Guide to Monsters normal: $0.24 | foil: $0.51

Is Volo, Guide to Monsters legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Volo, Guide to Monsters in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Volo, Guide to Monsters legal in Modern? Legality

Volo, Guide to Monsters is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Volo, Guide to Monsters legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Volo, Guide to Monsters is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Volo, Guide to Monsters legal in Pioneer? Legality

Volo, Guide to Monsters is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Volo, Guide to Monsters legal in Legacy? Legality

Volo, Guide to Monsters is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Volo, Guide to Monsters legal in Vintage? Legality

Volo, Guide to Monsters is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Volo, Guide to Monsters legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Volo, Guide to Monsters in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Volo, Guide to Monsters from? Details

This printing of Volo, Guide to Monsters is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 238.

Volo, Guide to Monsters may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Volo, Guide to Monsters's rarity? Details

Volo, Guide to Monsters is a rare card in AFR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Volo, Guide to Monsters? Details

Volo, Guide to Monsters was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Volo, Guide to Monsters's power and toughness? Details

Volo, Guide to Monsters is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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