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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 Humans game on their own.

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+77% Synergy $54.33

Creatures

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

Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+99% Synergy $5.37
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+99% Synergy $0.34
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+98% Synergy $0.96
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+97% Synergy $0.32
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+97% Synergy $0.13
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+89% Synergy $0.72
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+81% Synergy $1.74
Captain of Umbar Captain of Umbar
+100% Synergy $0.10
Proven Combatant Proven Combatant
+100% Synergy $0.04
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+100% Synergy $4.22
Genestealer Locus Genestealer Locus
+100% Synergy $0.25
Gryff Vanguard Gryff Vanguard
+100% Synergy $0.06
Trusted Advisor Trusted Advisor
+100% Synergy $0.31
Rangers of Ithilien Rangers of Ithilien
+100% Synergy $0.20
Diplomatic Escort Diplomatic Escort
+100% Synergy $0.24
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler
+100% Synergy $5.61
Expendable Lackey Expendable Lackey
+100% Synergy $0.07
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+100% Synergy $0.35
Fallaji Archaeologist Fallaji Archaeologist
+100% Synergy $0.31
Herald of Hoofbeats Herald of Hoofbeats
+100% Synergy $6.05
Pelargir Survivor Pelargir Survivor
+100% Synergy $0.09
Daring Saboteur Daring Saboteur
+100% Synergy $0.25
Jeskai Elder Jeskai Elder
+100% Synergy $0.14
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+100% Synergy $0.08

Instants

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

Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+97% Synergy $0.35
Cancel Cancel
+95% Synergy $0.32
Quick Study Quick Study
+94% Synergy $0.19
Resculpt Resculpt
+82% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
+75% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+70% Synergy $1.55
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+63% Synergy $2.39
Negate Negate
+62% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+59% Synergy $1.62
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+95% Synergy $0.34
Ravenform Ravenform
+91% Synergy $0.45
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+90% Synergy $1.51
Preordain Preordain
+76% Synergy $0.47
Ponder Ponder
+71% Synergy $1.84
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+100% Synergy $1.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+99% Synergy $0.33
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+98% Synergy $10.64
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+97% Synergy $9.22
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+94% Synergy $0.38
Spellbook Spellbook
+93% Synergy $4.50
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+88% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+74% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+72% Synergy $2.46
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+100% Synergy $2.60
That Which Was Taken That Which Was Taken
+100% Synergy $2.61

Enchantments

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

Verity Circle Verity Circle
+98% Synergy $0.93
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+97% Synergy $12.30
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+93% Synergy $5.49
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+83% Synergy $4.99
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+83% Synergy $2.47
Propaganda Propaganda
+69% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+85% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+85% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+44% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+98% Synergy $5.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+91% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+65% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

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: Humans.

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