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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Price tag $0.85

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 20% Artifacts 20% Card Draw 10% Activated Abilities 5% Blink 5%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne Activated Abilities game on their own.

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+98% Synergy $472.34
Necropotence Necropotence
+97% Synergy $37.69
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+95% Synergy $1118.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+95% Synergy $112.13
The One Ring The One Ring
+93% Synergy $104.30
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+92% Synergy $23.44
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+91% Synergy $131.68
Force of Will Force of Will
+89% Synergy $62.85
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+81% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Activated Abilities plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Mirran Spy Mirran Spy
+99% Synergy $0.22
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+99% Synergy $0.23
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+99% Synergy $4.80
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+99% Synergy $7.06
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+99% Synergy $0.28
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+99% Synergy $0.46
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+98% Synergy $3.36
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+98% Synergy $2.43
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+98% Synergy $3.63
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+98% Synergy $17.58
Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
+98% Synergy $23.10
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+98% Synergy $0.39
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+97% Synergy $4.78
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+97% Synergy $1.93
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+96% Synergy $30.69
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+95% Synergy $0.50
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+90% Synergy $10.47
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+89% Synergy $1.46
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+84% Synergy $6.10

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Activated Abilities deck ahead.

Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+99% Synergy $3.99
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+99% Synergy $0.34
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+97% Synergy $3.86
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+96% Synergy $2.44
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+96% Synergy $0.47
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+95% Synergy $38.90
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+95% Synergy $8.45
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+95% Synergy $2.38
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+94% Synergy $13.61
Dispel Dispel
+94% Synergy $0.32
Dismember Dismember
+94% Synergy $5.18
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+93% Synergy $7.17
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+93% Synergy $8.78
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+91% Synergy $6.74
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+91% Synergy $52.62
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+89% Synergy $13.15
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+86% Synergy $16.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+84% Synergy $2.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+84% Synergy $5.19
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+80% Synergy $27.53
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+70% Synergy $1.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+68% Synergy $2.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+63% Synergy $11.92
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Activated Abilities game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne.

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+99% Synergy $2.00
Fabricate Fabricate
+96% Synergy $9.41
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+96% Synergy $24.65
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+94% Synergy $17.57
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+93% Synergy $38.15
Windfall Windfall
+86% Synergy $5.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+74% Synergy $8.61
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+74% Synergy $3.31

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne Activated Abilities decks.

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+97% Synergy $14.18
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+95% Synergy $1.84
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+92% Synergy $14.95

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Activated Abilities strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne decks.

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+98% Synergy $2.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+89% Synergy $5.15
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $12.67

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne Activated Abilities decks.

Vesuva Vesuva
+99% Synergy $3.05
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+97% Synergy $8.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+87% Synergy $11.29
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+80% Synergy $63.85

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Activated Abilities strategy.

Mox Opal Mox Opal
+96% Synergy $241.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+94% Synergy $76.28
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+92% Synergy $36.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+69% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $0.97
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Activated Abilities decks.

Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+99% Synergy $6.37
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+97% Synergy $0.29
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+95% Synergy $15.20
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+94% Synergy $34.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+94% Synergy $11.03
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+93% Synergy $38.15
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+93% Synergy $0.69
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+93% Synergy $1.03
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+89% Synergy $13.15
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+84% Synergy $2.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+84% Synergy $5.19
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+75% Synergy $10.09
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $5.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+67% Synergy $0.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+67% Synergy $19.37
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+63% Synergy $28.38
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+59% Synergy $7.43
Underground River Underground River
+59% Synergy $1.49
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+51% Synergy $9.28
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+45% Synergy $4.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne: Activated Abilities.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Haunted One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Sword Coast Sailor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Sword Coast Sailor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur

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