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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage: Cantrips
Price tag $0.60

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
+54% Synergy $22.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

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

Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+97% Synergy $0.48
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+97% Synergy $0.20
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+93% Synergy $0.36
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+93% Synergy $0.27
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+92% Synergy $0.39
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+92% Synergy $0.47
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+87% Synergy $0.50
Minas Tirith Garrison Minas Tirith Garrison
+67% Synergy $0.50
Leveler Leveler
+65% Synergy $4.16
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+63% Synergy $0.23
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+62% Synergy $0.31
Wonder Wonder
+61% Synergy $1.44
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+61% Synergy $0.32
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+60% Synergy $0.34
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+60% Synergy $7.55
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+56% Synergy $0.49
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+56% Synergy $0.78
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+55% Synergy $3.81
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+51% Synergy $2.78
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+50% Synergy $0.22
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+47% Synergy $2.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+45% Synergy $0.26
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+42% Synergy $6.00
Pteramander Pteramander
+33% Synergy $0.18
Loan Shark Loan Shark
+33% Synergy $0.12
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+33% Synergy $3.58
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+33% Synergy $6.04
Genestealer Locus Genestealer Locus
+33% Synergy $0.22
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+33% Synergy $0.20
Rangers of Ithilien Rangers of Ithilien
+33% Synergy $0.26
Council of Echoes Council of Echoes
+33% Synergy $0.10
Syr Elenora, the Discerning Syr Elenora, the Discerning
+33% Synergy $0.11
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+33% Synergy $5.60
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+33% Synergy $0.23
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+33% Synergy $0.37
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+32% Synergy $4.15
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+32% Synergy $0.08
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+32% Synergy $0.26
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+32% Synergy $5.80
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+31% Synergy $0.33
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+30% Synergy $9.39
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+30% Synergy $0.36
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+30% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+30% Synergy $59.10
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+28% Synergy $0.30
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+28% Synergy $3.15
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+26% Synergy $4.68
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+24% Synergy $37.18
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+18% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+18% Synergy $10.47

Instants

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

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+59% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.43
Rescue Rescue
+33% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+32% Synergy $2.16
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+32% Synergy $0.32
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+32% Synergy $0.30
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+31% Synergy $0.16
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+31% Synergy $0.19
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+31% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+30% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
+28% Synergy $0.14
Unsummon Unsummon
+28% Synergy $0.06
Quick Study Quick Study
+28% Synergy $0.22
Cancel Cancel
+28% Synergy $0.32
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+28% Synergy $0.37
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+28% Synergy $3.24
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+28% Synergy $0.70
Blur Blur
+27% Synergy $0.32
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+25% Synergy $1.53
High Tide High Tide
+23% Synergy $1.21
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+18% Synergy $49.82
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.22
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+14% Synergy $3.95
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.26

Sorceries

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

Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+94% Synergy $0.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+52% Synergy $35.07
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+47% Synergy $0.41
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+33% Synergy $0.58
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+30% Synergy $0.53
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+30% Synergy $1.30
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+28% Synergy $7.58
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.36
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $2.00

Utility Artifacts

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

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+63% Synergy $10.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+49% Synergy $0.32
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+33% Synergy $0.31
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+33% Synergy $2.95
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+33% Synergy $0.52
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+32% Synergy $2.23
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+31% Synergy $11.35
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+30% Synergy $15.61
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+27% Synergy $3.93
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+26% Synergy $1.37
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-26% Synergy $6.10

Enchantments

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

Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+88% Synergy $0.30
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+83% Synergy $3.91
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+83% Synergy $2.82
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+57% Synergy $1.75
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+55% Synergy $1.54
Propaganda Propaganda
+36% Synergy $3.52
Cloak of Mists Cloak of Mists
+33% Synergy $0.38
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+33% Synergy $0.40
Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+33% Synergy $0.18
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+32% Synergy $1.32
Dress Down Dress Down
+31% Synergy $0.56
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+31% Synergy $0.36
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+28% Synergy $8.90
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy $0.51
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+28% Synergy $0.31
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+25% Synergy $5.83

Planeswalkers

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

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+64% Synergy $1.11
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+52% Synergy $10.01
Jace, Arcane Strategist Jace, Arcane Strategist
+32% Synergy $1.04

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+90% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+44% Synergy $2.76
Rivendell Rivendell
+23% Synergy $1.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+23% Synergy $0.32
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy $60.97
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+20% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.36

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 $4.11
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+32% Synergy $4.29
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+30% Synergy $6.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.60
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+52% Synergy $35.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+41% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+30% Synergy $1.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+30% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+28% Synergy $0.39
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+27% Synergy $6.52
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07

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
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
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

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