Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
$0.72
$0.72Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4161
Current Rank
#3965
Past 2 Years
41
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+10% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.83
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.22
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage's abilities and overall game plan.
Wizard Class+54% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$3.26
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+53% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$10.77
Laboratory Maniac+52% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$1.99
Body of Knowledge+50% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.38
Triskaidekaphile+47% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.96
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+46% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.20
Teferi's Ageless Insight+39% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$5.88
Silver Myr+38% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.76
Twenty-Toed Toad+38% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$6.99
Chasm Skulker+37% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.99
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage decks.
Displacer Kitten+25% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$33.35
Defiler of Dreams+24% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.51
The Reality Chip+23% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.88
Solemn Simulacrum+19% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.56
Swiftfoot Boots+8% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.76
Frantic Search+5% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.79
Brainstorm+2% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.58
Arcane Denial+1% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$2.23
Sapphire Medallion-10% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$8.30
Counterspell-17% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$4.32
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Thassa's Oracle+6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$22.63
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$13.40
Consecrated Sphinx-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$32.26
Rhystic Study-9% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$68.15
Mystical Tutor-12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$16.93
Fierce Guardianship-14% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$65.10
Cyclonic Rift-30% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$39.05
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Omen Hawker+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.37
Kelpie Guide+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.36
Burnished Hart+25% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.23
Mulldrifter+24% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.39
Siren Stormtamer+23% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.40
Clever Conjurer+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.19
Emrakul's Messenger+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.34
Wonder+21% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$3.79
Sicarian Infiltrator+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.21
Leveler+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.88
Ancient Silver Dragon+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$46.55
Forensic Researcher+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.28
Fallaji Archaeologist+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.31
Keeper of Keys+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.04
Rangers of Ithilien+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.21
Pelargir Survivor+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.44
Loyal Drake+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.35
Aboleth Spawn+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.07
Minas Tirith Garrison+16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.50
Psychosis Crawler+15% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.01
Nezahal, Primal Tide+15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$8.23
Homunculus Horde+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.85
Genestealer Locus+15% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen+14% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.36
Clinquant Skymage+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.24
Dreamscape Artist+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.15
Ioreth of the Healing House+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.31
Charix, the Raging Isle+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.41
Vnwxt, Verbose Host+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.41
Expendable Lackey+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.07
Wharf Infiltrator+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.39
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$28.14
Oneirophage+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.37
Serum Visionary+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.17
Living Conundrum+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.21
Proven Combatant+12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.02
Gryff Vanguard+12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.06
Queen of Ice+12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.13
Trusted Advisor+12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.27
Ledger Shredder+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$8.81
Cloud of Faeries+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.48
Toothy, Imaginary Friend+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$11.37
Malevolent Hermit+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.91
Dour Port-Mage+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.95
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.58
Jace's Archivist+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$7.85
Glasspool Mimic+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$6.79
Arcanis the Omnipotent+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Ornithopter of Paradise+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.90
Hullbreaker Horror+3% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$6.89
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage safe.
Drown in Dreams+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.22
Dazzling Denial+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.18
Cancel+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.25
Dismiss+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.14
Keep Safe+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.22
Displace+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Unsummon+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.21
Siren's Ruse+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Evacuation+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.32
Jwari Disruption+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.36
Shore Up+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.23
Blur+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.36
Suspend+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.44
Quick Study+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.20
Essence Flux+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.30
Planar Incision+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Resculpt+1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.29
Ghostly Flicker+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.68
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$9.54
Archmage's Charm-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.93
Spell Pierce-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse-3% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$3.03
Negate-8% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.29
Opt-8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.31
Reality Shift-10% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.31
Dramatic Reversal-11% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.44
Aetherize-16% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.54
Mana Drain-20% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$56.04
High Tide-21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.10
Rapid Hybridization-25% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.00
Pongify-31% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.10
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage's game plan and control the board.
Sea Gate Restoration+17% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$36.95
Mass Appeal+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.50
Distant Melody+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.41
Treasure Cruise+8% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.26
Modify Memory+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.19
Cut Your Losses+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.89
Ponder+4% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.61
Step Through+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Finale of Revelation+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.44
Hidden Strings+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Enter the Infinite+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.29
Preordain+2% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.87
Serum Visions+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.98
Ravenform-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Fabricate-10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$10.54
Windfall-14% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.43
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Venser's Journal+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$8.81
The Magic Mirror+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.39
Kefnet's Monument+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.41
Maskwood Nexus+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.70
Illusionist's Bracers+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.80
Horn of Gondor+12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.64
Spellbook+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.11
Wayfarer's Bauble+10% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.29
Thousand-Year Elixir+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$16.89
Icon of Ancestry+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.39
Magewright's Stone+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.96
Herald's Horn+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.29
Folio of Fancies+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.87
Ivory Tower+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Robe of the Archmagi+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.44
Sword of the Animist+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.20
Bident of Thassa+3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.53
Howling Mine+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.48
Cloud Key+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.64
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.26
Isochron Scepter-12% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$13.41
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Proft's Eidetic Memory+24% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.22
Training Grounds+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$8.56
Mind Unbound+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.44
Font of Magic+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Omniscience+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.70
Freed from the Real+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.57
Teferi's Tutelage+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.29
Ever-Watching Threshold+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.51
The Bath Song+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Imprisoned in the Moon+5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.33
Kindred Discovery+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.11
Jace's Erasure+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Propaganda+4% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$2.11
Ominous Seas+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.61
Memory Erosion+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.39
Psychic Corrosion+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.93
Witness Protection+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Leyline of Anticipation0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.26
Mystic Remora-21% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.12
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Mordenkainen+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.38
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$5.23
Teferi, Temporal Archmage+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.40
Jace Beleren+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.92
Jace, Memory Adept+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.86
Teferi, Master of Time+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.40
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+23% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$57.42
Riptide Laboratory+20% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.61
Reliquary Tower+19% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$5.22
Memorial to Genius+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.29
The Surgical Bay+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.22
Lonely Sandbar+7% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.22
Cephalid Coliseum+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.34
Terrain Generator+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.19
Maze of Ith+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.70
Hall of Storm Giants+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.55
Remote Isle+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.23
Tolaria West+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.01
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.28
Halimar Depths+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.40
Castle Vantress0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.33
Rogue's Passage0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.93
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$43.71
Rivendell-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.23
Otawara, Soaring City-6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$27.56
Academy Ruins-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.28
Mystic Sanctuary-10% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.33
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Decanter of Endless Water+39% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$4.32
Thought Vessel+17% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$2.03
Patriar's Seal+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.03
Midnight Clock+13% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.58
Forger's Foundry+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.35
Nyx Lotus+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.02
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.31
Heraldic Banner+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Sky Diamond-3% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.27
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$1.71
Caged Sun-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.89
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.85
Mind Stone-9% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.30
Arcane Signet-17% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.58
Lands
The mana base foundation for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.26
Fabled Passage+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.16
Evolving Wilds+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.34
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage Deck Stats
Based on 41 Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
98
cards
- Creature 31
- Instant 10
- Sorcery 5
- Artifact 11
- Enchantment 6
- Planeswalker 2
- Land 33
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 31 |
| Instant | 10 |
| Sorcery | 5 |
| Artifact | 11 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Planeswalker | 2 |
| Land | 33 |
Lands: 27 basic, 6 nonbasic
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The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
The Tenth Doctor // Martha Jones
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Noble Heritage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // The Prismatic Piper
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan CrafterOther Available Backgrounds
Volo, Itinerant Scholar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:
Master Chef
Folk Hero
Haunted One
Acolyte of Bahamut
Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster
Feywild Visitor
Far Traveler
Shameless Charlatan
Noble Heritage
Street Urchin
Faceless One
Candlekeep Sage
Raised by Giants
Inspiring Leader
Cloakwood Hermit
Hardy Outlander
Agent of the Iron Throne
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter
Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan
Passionate Archaeologist
Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier