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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne: Artifacts
Price tag $0.74

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne
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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 Artifacts game on their own.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+28% Synergy $105.77
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+26% Synergy $22.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+25% Synergy $125.34
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+15% Synergy $56.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+14% Synergy $70.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

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

Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+99% Synergy $0.38
Faerie Mechanist Faerie Mechanist
+67% Synergy $0.08
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+66% Synergy $2.82
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+66% Synergy $0.33
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+66% Synergy $16.47
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+66% Synergy $2.13
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+66% Synergy $38.23
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+65% Synergy $2.78
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+64% Synergy $0.32
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+64% Synergy $0.45
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+63% Synergy $0.33
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+63% Synergy $10.77
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+63% Synergy $0.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+55% Synergy $0.26
Refurbished Familiar Refurbished Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.29
Friendly Teddy Friendly Teddy
+33% Synergy $0.19
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+33% Synergy $0.22
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+33% Synergy $0.28
Gilded Scuttler Gilded Scuttler
+33% Synergy $0.29
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+33% Synergy $0.33
Sly Requisitioner Sly Requisitioner
+33% Synergy $0.10
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+33% Synergy $3.45
Myr Sire Myr Sire
+33% Synergy $0.18
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+33% Synergy $0.98
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+33% Synergy $7.86
Eager Construct Eager Construct
+33% Synergy $0.11
Argentum Masticore Argentum Masticore
+33% Synergy $0.24
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+33% Synergy $0.19
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+33% Synergy $3.55
Norritt Norritt
+33% Synergy $0.18
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+33% Synergy $0.30
Crystalline Giant Crystalline Giant
+33% Synergy $0.36
Memnarch Memnarch
+33% Synergy $6.24
Scrapwork Rager Scrapwork Rager
+33% Synergy $0.08
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+33% Synergy $0.30
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+33% Synergy $13.79
Psychomancer Psychomancer
+33% Synergy $0.89
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+33% Synergy $11.78
Automated Artificer Automated Artificer
+33% Synergy $0.26
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+32% Synergy $0.78
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+32% Synergy $1.37
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+32% Synergy $10.03
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+32% Synergy $1.69
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+31% Synergy $0.21
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+30% Synergy $0.50
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+28% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+23% Synergy $2.04
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+20% Synergy $0.74
Pit Automaton Pit Automaton
+100% Synergy $0.21
Fire Navy Trebuchet Fire Navy Trebuchet
+100% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+63% Synergy $3.95
Mystical Dispute Mystical Dispute
+33% Synergy $0.76
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+33% Synergy $0.33
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+33% Synergy $0.08
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+31% Synergy $2.54
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+31% Synergy $0.60
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+28% Synergy $18.57
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+27% Synergy $5.46
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+26% Synergy $0.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+24% Synergy $49.82
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $4.19
Counterspell Counterspell
-23% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Gruesome Menagerie Gruesome Menagerie
+33% Synergy $0.18
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+31% Synergy $4.04
Fabricate Fabricate
+30% Synergy $9.41
Unearth Unearth
+30% Synergy $0.48
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+27% Synergy $2.09
Reanimate Reanimate
+9% Synergy $8.59
Tragic Trajectory Tragic Trajectory
+100% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+99% Synergy $0.37
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+99% Synergy $0.31
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+93% Synergy $15.31
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+66% Synergy $19.70
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+66% Synergy $7.53
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+65% Synergy $2.68
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+33% Synergy $37.36
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+33% Synergy $5.40
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+33% Synergy $0.64
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+33% Synergy $11.35
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+33% Synergy $2.69
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+33% Synergy $3.32
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+32% Synergy $7.51
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+31% Synergy $1.37
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+30% Synergy $12.89
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+28% Synergy $54.11
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+24% Synergy $47.01
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $2.99
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+100% Synergy $0.28

Enchantments

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

Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+33% Synergy $0.12
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+32% Synergy $0.62
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+31% Synergy $2.01
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+27% Synergy $5.83

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Artifacts game plan.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+32% Synergy $22.88
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+31% Synergy $22.62
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+28% Synergy $7.05

Utility Lands

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

Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+98% Synergy $10.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+64% Synergy $2.76
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+32% Synergy $106.22
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+31% Synergy $1.53
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+31% Synergy $0.77
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+31% Synergy $13.08
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+30% Synergy $4.06
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+28% Synergy $60.97
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $8.69
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+28% Synergy $4.84
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+28% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+28% Synergy $39.67
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+27% Synergy $26.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $57.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+61% Synergy $4.03
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $2.60
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+31% Synergy $3.11
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+28% Synergy $4.11
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+28% Synergy $229.90
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $73.71
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+25% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+25% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-25% Synergy $2.58

Lands

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

Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+33% Synergy $0.32
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+32% Synergy $0.40
Power Depot Power Depot
+32% Synergy $0.39
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+31% Synergy $0.30
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+30% Synergy $0.21
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+28% Synergy $0.21
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+28% Synergy $0.64
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $32.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+25% Synergy $36.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+25% Synergy $38.66
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+20% Synergy
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+17% Synergy $0.26
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+13% Synergy $19.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.92
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-15% Synergy $12.40

Similar Commanders

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

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