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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Price tag $0.65

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Acolyte of Bahamut
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Playstyle & Strategy

Shapeshifters 63% Dragons 19% Card Draw 3% Aggro 1%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut's Card Draw builds — cards that lean hardest into the Card Draw theme.

Realmwalker Realmwalker
+93% Synergy $2.63
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+84% Synergy $1.45
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+71% Synergy $0.55
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+70% Synergy $1.14
Changeling Titan Changeling Titan
+57% Synergy $0.77
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+56% Synergy $0.14
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+56% Synergy $1.29
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+56% Synergy $3.35
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+56% Synergy $2.50
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
+55% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The staple cards most Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut Card Draw decks run as their core.

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+53% Synergy $5.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $2.28

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut Card Draw game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+26% Synergy $16.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+12% Synergy $57.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Card Draw plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+49% Synergy $0.26
Turtleshell Changeling Turtleshell Changeling
+42% Synergy $0.31
Littjara Glade-Warden Littjara Glade-Warden
+42% Synergy $0.16
Ayula, Queen Among Bears Ayula, Queen Among Bears
+42% Synergy $4.66
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+42% Synergy $0.23
Mistwalker Mistwalker
+42% Synergy $0.21
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+42% Synergy $6.38
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+42% Synergy $0.37
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+42% Synergy $0.30
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+42% Synergy $0.21
Chameleon Colossus Chameleon Colossus
+42% Synergy $0.80
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+42% Synergy $5.05
Guardian Gladewalker Guardian Gladewalker
+42% Synergy $0.15
Herald of Hoofbeats Herald of Hoofbeats
+41% Synergy $5.61
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+41% Synergy $57.81
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+39% Synergy $2.40
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+38% Synergy $1.42
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+38% Synergy $6.58
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+38% Synergy $1.51
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+37% Synergy $5.38
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+36% Synergy $2.52
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+32% Synergy $0.43
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+32% Synergy $0.42
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.36
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+32% Synergy $1.02
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+32% Synergy $1.26
Mistform Ultimus Mistform Ultimus
+28% Synergy $0.38
Gladewalker Ritualist Gladewalker Ritualist
+28% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Changeling Woodland Changeling
+28% Synergy $0.72
Littjara Kinseekers Littjara Kinseekers
+28% Synergy $0.20
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+28% Synergy $0.20
Ambitious Dragonborn Ambitious Dragonborn
+28% Synergy $0.25
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+28% Synergy $0.29
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+28% Synergy $0.93
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+28% Synergy $0.25
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+27% Synergy $0.33
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+27% Synergy $2.83
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+27% Synergy $19.55
Omo, Queen of Vesuva Omo, Queen of Vesuva
+27% Synergy $0.30
Feline Sovereign Feline Sovereign
+27% Synergy $1.26
Baru, Wurmspeaker Baru, Wurmspeaker
+27% Synergy $1.92
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+26% Synergy $0.32
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+22% Synergy $0.88
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+22% Synergy $0.65
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+20% Synergy $0.29
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+20% Synergy $16.89
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+20% Synergy $8.68
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+17% Synergy $23.43
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+15% Synergy $3.84
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+0% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut's Card Draw deck ahead.

Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+24% Synergy $0.51
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+19% Synergy $0.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $3.83
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+16% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+16% Synergy $6.91
Ego Erasure Ego Erasure
+14% Synergy $0.16
Wings of Velis Vel Wings of Velis Vel
+14% Synergy $0.13
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+14% Synergy $0.22
Peel from Reality Peel from Reality
+13% Synergy $0.11
Absorb Identity Absorb Identity
+13% Synergy $0.20
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+13% Synergy $0.32
Unsummon Unsummon
+13% Synergy $0.25
Wash Away Wash Away
+12% Synergy $0.78
Blur Blur
+12% Synergy $0.40
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+12% Synergy $4.70
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+12% Synergy $4.70
Shore Up Shore Up
+12% Synergy $0.30
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+11% Synergy $2.38
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $0.28
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $3.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+6% Synergy $49.89
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.67
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $2.84
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.31
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+3% Synergy $0.45
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.73
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $57.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $11.36
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.62
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-12% Synergy $1.20
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-16% Synergy $16.00
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Card Draw game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut.

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+36% Synergy $10.94
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+25% Synergy $0.36
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+18% Synergy $2.21
Twice Upon a Time Twice Upon a Time
+14% Synergy $0.21
Formless Genesis Formless Genesis
+14% Synergy $0.24
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+13% Synergy $0.99
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+13% Synergy $3.47
Wash Out Wash Out
+13% Synergy $0.40
Peer Pressure Peer Pressure
+13% Synergy $1.65
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+9% Synergy $2.88
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+8% Synergy $0.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.03
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-10% Synergy $0.64
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.45
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-19% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut Card Draw decks.

Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+40% Synergy $2.37
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+27% Synergy $2.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.52
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+14% Synergy $2.73
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+13% Synergy $1.86
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+13% Synergy $46.26
Spellbook Spellbook
+13% Synergy $4.69
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $19.19
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+12% Synergy $10.79
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $14.66
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+12% Synergy $5.20
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.40

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Card Draw strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut decks.

Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+28% Synergy $2.39
Full Moon's Rise Full Moon's Rise
+28% Synergy $0.37
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+24% Synergy $6.81
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+22% Synergy $3.26
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+22% Synergy $13.16
Propaganda Propaganda
+21% Synergy $2.54
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+21% Synergy $3.20
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+19% Synergy $5.80
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+15% Synergy $2.22
Double Down Double Down
+14% Synergy $0.62
Xenograft Xenograft
+14% Synergy $0.92
Steely Resolve Steely Resolve
+13% Synergy $18.98
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+13% Synergy $4.12
Awakening Awakening
+13% Synergy $6.49
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+13% Synergy $3.54
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+13% Synergy $0.58
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+12% Synergy $5.41
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+11% Synergy $3.14
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+11% Synergy $5.12
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+11% Synergy $5.72
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+10% Synergy $5.84
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+10% Synergy $2.17
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+8% Synergy $9.31
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+8% Synergy $3.96
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut's Card Draw game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $9.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut Card Draw decks.

Swarmyard Swarmyard
+41% Synergy $6.35
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+37% Synergy $28.42
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+35% Synergy $3.52
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+28% Synergy $0.34
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+27% Synergy $0.75
Oakhollow Village Oakhollow Village
+26% Synergy $0.57
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+25% Synergy $0.29
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+23% Synergy $0.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $60.52
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $1.42
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $3.20
Mutavault Mutavault
+13% Synergy $3.94
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+12% Synergy $0.19
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+12% Synergy $0.23
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+10% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $28.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $16.22
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.34
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+6% Synergy $50.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut's Card Draw strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+51% Synergy $2.59
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+28% Synergy $0.49
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+25% Synergy $2.50
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+24% Synergy $5.39
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+16% Synergy $11.49
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+13% Synergy $0.23
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+13% Synergy $0.25
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+13% Synergy $5.93
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.89
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-14% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut's Card Draw decks.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+46% Synergy $0.24
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.23
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+24% Synergy $3.51
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+24% Synergy $6.12
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+23% Synergy $4.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+22% Synergy $0.88
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+22% Synergy $0.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+21% Synergy $32.42
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+18% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+16% Synergy $6.91
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.31
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+14% Synergy $4.44
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+13% Synergy $0.28
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+13% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+12% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+12% Synergy $0.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+11% Synergy $35.90
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+11% Synergy $0.98
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+10% Synergy $7.10
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $51.14
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+8% Synergy $10.44
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+8% Synergy $0.36
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+6% Synergy $0.61
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.28
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $28.70
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $20.44
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $12.47
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.97
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.26
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-2% Synergy $6.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.11
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $8.91
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.26
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.27
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-16% Synergy $0.34
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-19% Synergy $0.38

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut: Card Draw.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Rose Noble Rose Noble
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Hardy Outlander Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Hardy Outlander
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Master Chef Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Thirteenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Thirteenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Slurrk, All-Ingesting Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
The Fourth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fourth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fourth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fourth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fourth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fourth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fourth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fourth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fourth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fourth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Siani, Eye of the Storm Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Siani, Eye of the Storm

Other Available Backgrounds

Volo, Itinerant Scholar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Master Chef Master Chef
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Haunted One Haunted One
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Faceless One Faceless One
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier