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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.63

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage Cantrips game on their own.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+37% Synergy $23.44
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+18% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Cantrips plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Minas Tirith Garrison Minas Tirith Garrison
+99% Synergy $0.49
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+97% Synergy $0.44
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+96% Synergy $0.21
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+94% Synergy $0.30
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+93% Synergy $0.35
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+93% Synergy $0.30
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+92% Synergy $0.40
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+92% Synergy $0.64
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+86% Synergy $0.48
Genestealer Locus Genestealer Locus
+49% Synergy $0.25
Fallaji Archaeologist Fallaji Archaeologist
+49% Synergy $0.31
Aerial Guide Aerial Guide
+49% Synergy $0.03
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+49% Synergy $4.22
Rangers of Ithilien Rangers of Ithilien
+49% Synergy $0.20
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+49% Synergy $0.27
Soramaro, First to Dream Soramaro, First to Dream
+49% Synergy $0.42
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+49% Synergy $0.09
Syr Elenora, the Discerning Syr Elenora, the Discerning
+49% Synergy $0.13
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+49% Synergy $0.14
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+49% Synergy $0.38
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+49% Synergy $5.37
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+49% Synergy $4.33
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+48% Synergy $0.33
Leveler Leveler
+48% Synergy $4.61
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+48% Synergy $4.85
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+48% Synergy $0.59
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+47% Synergy $57.29
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+46% Synergy $0.25
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+46% Synergy $0.34
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+46% Synergy $0.22
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+46% Synergy $9.14
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+45% Synergy $0.26
Wonder Wonder
+44% Synergy $1.70
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+44% Synergy $0.27
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+43% Synergy $6.83
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+43% Synergy $7.65
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+42% Synergy $0.35
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+42% Synergy $7.98
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+40% Synergy $30.69
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+39% Synergy $0.72
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+39% Synergy $0.56
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+38% Synergy $3.72
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+35% Synergy $0.42
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+34% Synergy $1.80
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+30% Synergy $1.74
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.34
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+25% Synergy $6.10

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage's Cantrips deck ahead.

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+59% Synergy $1.62
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+48% Synergy $0.18
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+48% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+48% Synergy $1.37
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+47% Synergy $0.18
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+47% Synergy $0.23
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+47% Synergy $0.41
Unsummon Unsummon
+45% Synergy $0.07
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+45% Synergy $2.27
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+44% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+44% Synergy $0.30
Quick Study Quick Study
+44% Synergy $0.19
Blur Blur
+44% Synergy $0.37
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+41% Synergy $1.21
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+34% Synergy $52.62
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.77
Resculpt Resculpt
+33% Synergy $0.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+18% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.92
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.39
High Tide High Tide
+5% Synergy $1.53

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Cantrips game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage.

Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+93% Synergy $0.29
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+49% Synergy $1.41
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+47% Synergy $0.34
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+46% Synergy $1.15
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+46% Synergy $0.54
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+45% Synergy $6.60
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+45% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+34% Synergy $38.15
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.84

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage Cantrips decks.

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+82% Synergy $0.33
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+49% Synergy $2.60
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+49% Synergy $0.24
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+49% Synergy $0.43
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+48% Synergy $2.26
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+46% Synergy $9.22
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+44% Synergy $3.81
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+42% Synergy $1.70

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Cantrips strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+91% Synergy $1.70
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+87% Synergy $0.24
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+82% Synergy $4.99
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+82% Synergy $2.47
Cloak of Mists Cloak of Mists
+49% Synergy $0.41
Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+49% Synergy $0.18
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+49% Synergy $0.43
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+44% Synergy $0.36
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+44% Synergy $0.22
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+38% Synergy $1.16
Propaganda Propaganda
+18% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage's Cantrips game plan.

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+97% Synergy $1.35
Jace, Arcane Strategist Jace, Arcane Strategist
+48% Synergy $1.13
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+35% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage Cantrips decks.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+90% Synergy $0.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+43% Synergy $3.36
Rivendell Rivendell
+39% Synergy $1.96
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+37% Synergy $62.31
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+36% Synergy $0.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage's Cantrips strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+86% Synergy $4.13
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+49% Synergy $4.41
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+46% Synergy $5.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+41% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.69
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+30% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.92

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage's Cantrips decks.

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+46% Synergy $1.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+46% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+45% Synergy $0.33
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+43% Synergy $6.83
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+34% Synergy $38.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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
Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist
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
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
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
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ravos, Soultender Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Noble Heritage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Noble Heritage
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
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator The Prismatic Piper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // The Prismatic Piper
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage

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