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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.66

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 33% Aristocrats 11% Card Draw 11% Merfolk 11%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4245 Current Rank
#4262 Past 2 Years
20 Decks

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New Cards

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

Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Volo, Guide to Monsters Volo, Guide to Monsters
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.45
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+28% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.41
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.63
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.41
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.39
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.53
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.87
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+20% Synergy in 30% of decks $9.73

Top Cards

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

Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+19% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.37
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.42
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy in 35% of decks $8.28
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.27
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.63
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.01
Cultivate Cultivate
-23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.47
Counterspell Counterspell
-26% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.36

Game Changers

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

Natural Order Natural Order
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $35.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy in 20% of decks $39.05

Creatures

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

Squirrel Mob Squirrel Mob
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.40
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.21
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.70
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.13
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.78
Spiny Starfish Spiny Starfish
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.27
Pygmy Hippo Pygmy Hippo
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.08
Horizon Chimera Horizon Chimera
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.18
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $8.08
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $18.80
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.37
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.98
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.40
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.94
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.29
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.36
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.40
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $9.83
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.82
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.62
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.26
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $7.11
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.02
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.11
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.28
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.54
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+7% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.14
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+4% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.40
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
-1% Synergy in 15% of decks $6.14
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-1% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.25
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.30

Instants

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

Return to Nature Return to Nature
+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.55
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy in 15% of decks $54.90
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy in 20% of decks $17.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.96
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.15
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-28% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31

Sorceries

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

Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.06
Ravenform Ravenform
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.30
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.30
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.44
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy in 15% of decks $5.23
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $11.36
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $7.36
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.69

Enchantments

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

Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.27
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.41
Greater Good Greater Good
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.80

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $10.77

Utility Lands

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

Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+17% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy in 15% of decks $13.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.99
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-7% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy in 65% of decks $1.25

Lands

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

Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy in 35% of decks $35.33
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+4% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.53
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+3% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.90
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+2% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.24
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+1% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.94
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy in 45% of decks $3.84
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-4% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.17
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.50
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy in 35% of decks $9.25
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-18% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.30
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit Deck Stats

Based on 20 Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 40
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 5
  • Artifact 5
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 36

Lands: 23 basic, 13 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
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Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Thrasios, Triton Hero Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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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
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Faceless One Faceless One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier