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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 45% Humans 15% Mill 10% Wheels 10% Wizards 10% Control 5% Toughness Matters 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3147 Current Rank
#3483 Last Week
#3273 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+10% Synergy $4.04
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+8% Synergy $2.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+54% Synergy $1.35
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+53% Synergy $6.64
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+52% Synergy $0.96
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+50% Synergy $0.13
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+47% Synergy $0.51
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+46% Synergy $0.12
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+39% Synergy $1.89
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+38% Synergy $0.39
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+38% Synergy $4.78
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+37% Synergy $0.49

Top Cards

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

Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+25% Synergy $24.69
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+24% Synergy $0.28
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+23% Synergy $2.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $0.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.82
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-10% Synergy $4.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+6% Synergy $17.50
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+1% Synergy $10.98
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-4% Synergy $37.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $50.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $13.07
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $44.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-30% Synergy $44.75

Creatures

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

Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+28% Synergy $0.19
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+27% Synergy $0.19
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+25% Synergy $0.09
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+24% Synergy $0.23
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+23% Synergy $0.17
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+23% Synergy $0.07
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+22% Synergy $0.20
Wonder Wonder
+21% Synergy $1.59
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+21% Synergy $4.37
Leveler Leveler
+21% Synergy $4.32
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+19% Synergy $39.85
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+18% Synergy $0.20
Fallaji Archaeologist Fallaji Archaeologist
+17% Synergy $0.28
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+17% Synergy $2.23
Rangers of Ithilien Rangers of Ithilien
+17% Synergy $0.12
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+17% Synergy $0.04
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+16% Synergy $0.16
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+16% Synergy $6.70
Minas Tirith Garrison Minas Tirith Garrison
+16% Synergy $0.42
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+15% Synergy $0.30
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+15% Synergy $7.94
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+15% Synergy $0.46
Genestealer Locus Genestealer Locus
+15% Synergy $0.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $1.78
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+14% Synergy $0.10
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+14% Synergy $0.14
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+14% Synergy $0.16
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+14% Synergy $0.31
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+14% Synergy $0.24
Expendable Lackey Expendable Lackey
+14% Synergy $0.02
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+14% Synergy $0.30
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+13% Synergy $23.95
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+13% Synergy $0.10
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+12% Synergy $0.05
Living Conundrum Living Conundrum
+12% Synergy $0.06
Proven Combatant Proven Combatant
+12% Synergy $0.02
Gryff Vanguard Gryff Vanguard
+12% Synergy $0.06
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+12% Synergy $0.05
Trusted Advisor Trusted Advisor
+12% Synergy $0.30
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+11% Synergy $6.49
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+11% Synergy $0.24
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+11% Synergy $7.99
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+11% Synergy $0.80
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+11% Synergy $1.89
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+11% Synergy $0.49
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+10% Synergy $6.74
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $4.63
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+7% Synergy $0.21
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+5% Synergy $3.01
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $3.79

Instants

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

Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+10% Synergy $0.48
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+10% Synergy $0.05
Cancel Cancel
+9% Synergy $0.29
Dismiss Dismiss
+8% Synergy $0.12
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+8% Synergy $0.08
Displace Displace
+6% Synergy $0.38
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy $0.23
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+6% Synergy $0.23
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.14
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.41
Shore Up Shore Up
+5% Synergy $0.12
Blur Blur
+5% Synergy $0.20
Suspend Suspend
+5% Synergy $0.29
Quick Study Quick Study
+3% Synergy $0.29
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+3% Synergy $0.55
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+3% Synergy $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy $0.26
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+1% Synergy $0.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.07
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-1% Synergy $1.09
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-1% Synergy $0.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.26
Opt Opt
-8% Synergy $0.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-10% Synergy $0.24
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-11% Synergy $10.54
Aetherize Aetherize
-16% Synergy $0.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-20% Synergy $46.95
High Tide High Tide
-21% Synergy $1.06
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-25% Synergy $1.50
Pongify Pongify
-31% Synergy $1.82

Sorceries

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

Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $36.04
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+17% Synergy $0.31
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+14% Synergy $0.49
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.24
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+7% Synergy $0.16
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+5% Synergy $1.03
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.70
Step Through Step Through
+4% Synergy $0.13
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.33
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+3% Synergy $0.26
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+3% Synergy $3.39
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.58
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+1% Synergy $1.32
Ravenform Ravenform
-4% Synergy $0.17
Fabricate Fabricate
-10% Synergy $8.72
Windfall Windfall
-14% Synergy $4.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+26% Synergy $9.90
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+13% Synergy $3.41
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+13% Synergy $0.38
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+13% Synergy $1.85
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+12% Synergy $4.22
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+12% Synergy $2.48
Spellbook Spellbook
+11% Synergy $2.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.21
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $12.72
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.34
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+9% Synergy $6.91
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+8% Synergy $3.53
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+6% Synergy $1.34
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+6% Synergy $0.14
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+6% Synergy $0.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.30
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+3% Synergy $1.09
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+3% Synergy $4.44
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy $1.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.32
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-12% Synergy $16.15

Enchantments

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

Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy $3.83
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+8% Synergy $4.67
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+7% Synergy $0.46
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+7% Synergy $0.29
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $5.45
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+6% Synergy $9.99
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+6% Synergy $0.53
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+6% Synergy $0.11
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.17
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+5% Synergy $5.07
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+5% Synergy $0.18
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.29
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $0.98
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+3% Synergy $7.05
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+2% Synergy $4.52
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+2% Synergy $0.13
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $3.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-21% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+21% Synergy $1.01
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $3.19
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+8% Synergy $0.53
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+6% Synergy $1.58
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+4% Synergy $2.34
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+1% Synergy $6.43

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $46.32
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $2.03
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+10% Synergy $0.09
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+10% Synergy $0.07
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+7% Synergy $0.11
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.18
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.90
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.58
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+5% Synergy $0.38
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+4% Synergy $0.14
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.19
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $6.04
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+2% Synergy $0.34
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $39.21
Rivendell Rivendell
-5% Synergy $1.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.48
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-8% Synergy $11.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+39% Synergy $3.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $1.05
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+15% Synergy $3.60
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.43
Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+9% Synergy $0.23
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $5.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.48
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage.

The Fourteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fourteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Esior, Wardwing Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
The Tenth Doctor Martha Jones The Tenth Doctor // Martha Jones
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alora, Merry Thief Candlekeep Sage Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ravos, Soultender Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Noble Heritage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Noble Heritage
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Sword Coast Sailor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Siani, Eye of the Storm Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Siani, Eye of the Storm

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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