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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit: Aristocrats
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit
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Playstyle & Strategy

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

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit Aristocrats game on their own.

Natural Order Natural Order
+99% Synergy $35.35

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+99% Synergy $6.29
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+99% Synergy $1.01
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
+99% Synergy $1.45
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+99% Synergy $32.73
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+98% Synergy $0.37
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+97% Synergy $0.32
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+97% Synergy $0.66
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+97% Synergy $0.29
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+96% Synergy $1.57
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+95% Synergy $0.41
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+95% Synergy $5.22
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+94% Synergy $3.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+93% Synergy $0.26
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+90% Synergy $3.17
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+85% Synergy $6.74
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+81% Synergy $0.30
Glimmer Bairn Glimmer Bairn
+100% Synergy $0.10
Haruspex Haruspex
+100% Synergy $0.46
Pelt Collector Pelt Collector
+100% Synergy $0.38
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+100% Synergy $8.98
Riptide Shapeshifter Riptide Shapeshifter
+100% Synergy $0.29
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+100% Synergy $0.45
Jalira, Master Polymorphist Jalira, Master Polymorphist
+100% Synergy $0.23
Lumberknot Lumberknot
+100% Synergy $0.09
Algae Gharial Algae Gharial
+100% Synergy $0.09
Bloodbriar Bloodbriar
+100% Synergy $0.03
Rot Shambler Rot Shambler
+100% Synergy $0.24
Barrin, Master Wizard Barrin, Master Wizard
+100% Synergy $3.89
Ringskipper Ringskipper
+100% Synergy $0.19
Thelonite Druid Thelonite Druid
+100% Synergy $0.18
Orochi Eggwatcher Orochi Eggwatcher
+100% Synergy $0.20
Magus of the Order Magus of the Order
+100% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Abjure Abjure
+99% Synergy $1.73
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+97% Synergy $3.29
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+97% Synergy $0.27
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+94% Synergy $0.31
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+94% Synergy $0.29
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+100% Synergy $0.59
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+100% Synergy $0.20

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit.

Primal Growth Primal Growth
+99% Synergy $1.15
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+98% Synergy $0.58
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+97% Synergy $3.59
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+94% Synergy $12.94
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+93% Synergy $0.28
Three Visits Three Visits
+75% Synergy $5.51
Farseek Farseek
+74% Synergy $0.71
Vivisection Vivisection
+100% Synergy $0.07

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit Aristocrats decks.

The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+99% Synergy $9.30
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+99% Synergy $14.98
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+95% Synergy $9.38
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+100% Synergy $0.60
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+100% Synergy $9.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+99% Synergy $2.37
Greater Good Greater Good
+98% Synergy $5.28
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+100% Synergy $4.39
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+100% Synergy $1.17
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+100% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit Aristocrats decks.

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+96% Synergy $6.98
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+94% Synergy $4.90
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+93% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+79% Synergy $15.55
Hollow Trees Hollow Trees
+100% Synergy $0.94
Sand Silos Sand Silos
+100% Synergy $1.47

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit's Aristocrats strategy.

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+78% Synergy $0.45
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+70% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+37% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit's Aristocrats decks.

Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+97% Synergy $17.20
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+96% Synergy $0.22
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+93% Synergy $39.06
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+87% Synergy $1.59
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+84% Synergy $1.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+80% Synergy $0.26
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+80% Synergy $4.35
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+80% Synergy $12.70
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+76% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+75% Synergy $0.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+69% Synergy $36.10
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+61% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+55% Synergy $0.75
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+53% Synergy $11.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+39% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Meteor Crater Meteor Crater
+100% Synergy $3.29

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit: Aristocrats.

Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Thrasios, Triton Hero Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Thrasios, Triton Hero Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Thrasios, Triton Hero Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fourteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Thrasios, Triton Hero Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Clara Oswald The Third Doctor // Clara Oswald
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Thrasios, Triton Hero Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Krark, the Thumbless Thrasios, Triton Hero Krark, the Thumbless // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
The Thirteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Thirteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough

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