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Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Price tag $0.34

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2962 Current Rank
#3438 Last Week
#3370 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Volo, Itinerant Scholar.

Background Cards

Volo, Itinerant Scholar can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Volo, Itinerant Scholar decks.

Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+27% Synergy $0.60
Tiger-Seal Tiger-Seal
+16% Synergy $0.28
The Blue Spirit The Blue Spirit
+16% Synergy $1.60
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+10% Synergy $0.61
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+9% Synergy $34.04

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Itinerant Scholar's abilities and overall game plan.

Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+45% Synergy $0.19
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+45% Synergy $0.53
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+43% Synergy $0.33
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+39% Synergy $0.85
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+38% Synergy $0.09
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+37% Synergy $0.21
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+36% Synergy $4.76
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+33% Synergy $0.22
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+31% Synergy $0.07
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+31% Synergy $3.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volo, Itinerant Scholar decks.

Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+30% Synergy $0.26
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+26% Synergy $0.41
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+26% Synergy $3.07
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+24% Synergy $1.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.20
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+22% Synergy $6.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.20
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $4.33
High Tide High Tide
+10% Synergy $0.89
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+21% Synergy $17.51
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $40.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $49.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-11% Synergy $63.77
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $13.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-24% Synergy $37.99

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Volo, Itinerant Scholar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.21
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+28% Synergy $0.21
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+27% Synergy $0.58
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+26% Synergy $0.42
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+26% Synergy $0.28
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+26% Synergy $9.17
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+25% Synergy $0.11
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+23% Synergy $6.20
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+23% Synergy $4.77
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+23% Synergy $0.21
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+21% Synergy $0.07
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+20% Synergy $0.06
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+19% Synergy $0.52
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+19% Synergy $4.51
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+19% Synergy $0.10
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+19% Synergy $1.72
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+18% Synergy $1.85
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+17% Synergy $0.04
Gigastorm Titan Gigastorm Titan
+17% Synergy $0.05
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+16% Synergy $0.08
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+16% Synergy $0.78
Princess Yue Princess Yue
+16% Synergy $0.64
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
+16% Synergy $1.91
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+16% Synergy $0.07
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+15% Synergy $0.16
Baboon Spirit Baboon Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.33
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+14% Synergy $7.49
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+14% Synergy $0.17
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+14% Synergy $0.28
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+14% Synergy $0.42
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+14% Synergy $0.64
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+13% Synergy $4.96
Wonder Wonder
+13% Synergy $1.08
Cavalier of Gales Cavalier of Gales
+13% Synergy $0.72
Network Disruptor Network Disruptor
+13% Synergy $0.06
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+12% Synergy $0.90
Subtlety Subtlety
+12% Synergy $6.57
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.12
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+11% Synergy $0.09
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+11% Synergy $0.40
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+11% Synergy $6.92
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $1.32
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+10% Synergy $6.59
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
+10% Synergy $0.24
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+9% Synergy $24.07
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+9% Synergy $1.14
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+8% Synergy $3.69
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+5% Synergy $5.41
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+4% Synergy $14.48
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+3% Synergy $4.58

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Itinerant Scholar safe.

Evacuation Evacuation
+20% Synergy $0.16
Resculpt Resculpt
+13% Synergy $0.18
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+9% Synergy $4.44
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.09
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+7% Synergy $3.14
Anticipate Anticipate
+7% Synergy $0.05
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.57
Remand Remand
+6% Synergy $0.40
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+5% Synergy $2.60
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+5% Synergy $0.14
Shore Up Shore Up
+4% Synergy $0.06
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+3% Synergy $0.50
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+3% Synergy $2.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.24
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $1.27
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+1% Synergy $1.35
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.67
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $3.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.82
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $7.42
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $14.80
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.10
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-5% Synergy $1.40
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-5% Synergy $0.99
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-5% Synergy $5.88
Aetherize Aetherize
-6% Synergy $0.34
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $48.26
Snap Snap
-7% Synergy $2.69
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.89
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $0.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $45.83
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.47
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-16% Synergy $1.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Itinerant Scholar's game plan and control the board.

Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+16% Synergy $0.16
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+10% Synergy $0.51
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+9% Synergy $0.15
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+5% Synergy $1.16
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+4% Synergy $0.20
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $0.28
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.19
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.17
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.21
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $32.52
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.18
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
0% Synergy $2.45
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.46
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $2.83
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $8.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+17% Synergy $13.84
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+16% Synergy $0.93
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+12% Synergy $1.68
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+9% Synergy $0.34
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+9% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.19
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+7% Synergy $0.18
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $2.85
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.96
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+5% Synergy $1.55
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.38
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $15.51
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $9.34
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+3% Synergy $2.66
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
-2% Synergy $1.83
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-9% Synergy $17.15

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Itinerant Scholar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy $2.76
Omniscience Omniscience
+16% Synergy $5.56
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+13% Synergy $0.49
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+10% Synergy $8.22
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+9% Synergy $4.56
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+8% Synergy $0.04
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+7% Synergy $37.59
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+6% Synergy $0.04
As Foretold As Foretold
+5% Synergy $1.43
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+5% Synergy $0.94
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $2.27
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+4% Synergy $0.25
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.10
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $2.77
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
0% Synergy $5.95
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.17
Back to Basics Back to Basics
-1% Synergy $5.59
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-2% Synergy $1.21

Utility Lands

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

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+20% Synergy $38.24
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+17% Synergy $2.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.26
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+15% Synergy $47.66
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+8% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $4.93
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+7% Synergy $0.37
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.03
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.53
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.30
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+4% Synergy $1.01
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-1% Synergy $0.44
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.75
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $6.48
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-5% Synergy $0.18
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-5% Synergy $10.59
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-7% Synergy $0.60
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $10.48
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $4.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+16% Synergy $3.04
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+15% Synergy $3.41
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+14% Synergy $4.96
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $1.22
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $3.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $3.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $9.68
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.15
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+3% Synergy $1.54
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-2% Synergy $0.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-10% Synergy $0.18
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-12% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Volo, Itinerant Scholar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+19% Synergy $4.51
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $1.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $32.52
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+1% Synergy $0.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.82

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