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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Author of Shadows Author of Shadows
+100% Synergy $0.30
Baaallerina Baaallerina
+100% Synergy $0.02
Benthic Infiltrator Benthic Infiltrator
+100% Synergy $0.06
Bouncing Beebles Bouncing Beebles
+100% Synergy $0.12
Bronze Sable Bronze Sable
+100% Synergy $0.06
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+100% Synergy $0.09
Cadaver Imp Cadaver Imp
+100% Synergy $0.09
Cavern Harpy Cavern Harpy
+100% Synergy $0.18
Crystalline Nautilus Crystalline Nautilus
+100% Synergy $0.03
Dauthi Trapper Dauthi Trapper
+100% Synergy $0.48
Death Charmer Death Charmer
+100% Synergy $0.11
Deathgaze Cockatrice Deathgaze Cockatrice
+100% Synergy $0.05
Debtors' Transport Debtors' Transport
+100% Synergy $0.02
Djinn of Wishes Djinn of Wishes
+100% Synergy $0.11
Dominating Licid Dominating Licid
+100% Synergy $2.59
Dread Dread
+100% Synergy $5.55
Drider Drider
+100% Synergy $0.16
Dusk Urchins Dusk Urchins
+100% Synergy $3.66
Eyetwitch Eyetwitch
+100% Synergy $0.10
Feral Shadow Feral Shadow
+100% Synergy $0.10
Gloom Pangolin Gloom Pangolin
+100% Synergy $0.03
Gold-Forged Sentinel Gold-Forged Sentinel
+100% Synergy $0.06
Guard Gomazoa Guard Gomazoa
+100% Synergy $0.40
Hezrou Hezrou
+100% Synergy $0.07
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+100% Synergy $0.22
Ludevic's Test Subject Ludevic's Abomination Ludevic's Test Subject
+100% Synergy $0.26
Metathran Soldier Metathran Soldier
+100% Synergy $0.18
Necratog Necratog
+100% Synergy $0.35
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+100% Synergy $0.12
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+100% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Gremlins Phyrexian Gremlins
+100% Synergy $1.02
Pursued Whale Pursued Whale
+100% Synergy $0.12
Redemptor Dreadnought Redemptor Dreadnought
+100% Synergy $0.30
Rushing-Tide Zubera Rushing-Tide Zubera
+100% Synergy $0.18
Scuttling Sliver Scuttling Sliver
+100% Synergy $0.21
Shield Broker Shield Broker
+100% Synergy $0.13
Shimmering Efreet Shimmering Efreet
+100% Synergy $0.17
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+100% Synergy $0.08
Skitter Eel Skitter Eel
+100% Synergy $0.06
Slith Strider Slith Strider
+100% Synergy $0.05
Spike Cannibal Spike Cannibal
+100% Synergy $8.11
Tetzimoc, Primal Death Tetzimoc, Primal Death
+100% Synergy $0.59
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+100% Synergy $0.18
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+99% Synergy $1.39
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+99% Synergy $4.82
Thieving Amalgam Thieving Amalgam
+99% Synergy $0.34
Mortivore Mortivore
+98% Synergy $0.52
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+96% Synergy $0.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+96% Synergy $2.89
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+93% Synergy $4.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.

Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+96% Synergy $0.14

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's game plan and control the board.

Extract Brain Extract Brain
+99% Synergy $0.25
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+96% Synergy $7.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+98% Synergy $2.18
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+98% Synergy $0.64
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+98% Synergy $1.69

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+64% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+37% Synergy $0.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+66% Synergy $0.45
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+56% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Sengir, the Dark Baron Siani, Eye of the Storm Sengir, the Dark Baron // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Candlekeep Sage Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dungeon Delver Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dungeon Delver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Shameless Charlatan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Shameless Charlatan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Sword Coast Sailor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Sarevok, Deathbringer Candlekeep Sage Sarevok, Deathbringer // Candlekeep Sage
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Sarevok, Deathbringer Dungeon Delver Sarevok, Deathbringer // Dungeon Delver
Sarevok, Deathbringer Feywild Visitor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Feywild Visitor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sword Coast Sailor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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