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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.63

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 Birthing Pod game on their own.

Natural Order Natural Order
+48% Synergy $36.60

Creatures

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

Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+94% Synergy $0.61
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+94% Synergy $5.50
Ringskipper Ringskipper
+49% Synergy $0.24
Bearer of Memory Bearer of Memory
+49% Synergy $0.07
Squirrel Wrangler Squirrel Wrangler
+49% Synergy $4.03
Bloodbriar Bloodbriar
+49% Synergy $0.05
Squirrel Mob Squirrel Mob
+49% Synergy $1.31
Nut Collector Nut Collector
+49% Synergy $4.43
Rot Shambler Rot Shambler
+49% Synergy $0.27
Eidolon of Philosophy Eidolon of Philosophy
+49% Synergy $0.10
Barrin, Master Wizard Barrin, Master Wizard
+49% Synergy $3.86
Riptide Shapeshifter Riptide Shapeshifter
+49% Synergy $0.30
Nimbus Naiad Nimbus Naiad
+49% Synergy $0.10
Jalira, Master Polymorphist Jalira, Master Polymorphist
+49% Synergy $0.25
Algae Gharial Algae Gharial
+49% Synergy $0.08
Orochi Eggwatcher Orochi Eggwatcher
+49% Synergy $0.16
Glimmer Bairn Glimmer Bairn
+49% Synergy $0.16
Bamboo Grove Archer Bamboo Grove Archer
+49% Synergy $0.19
Lumberknot Lumberknot
+49% Synergy $0.13
Whitewater Naiads Whitewater Naiads
+49% Synergy $0.29
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+49% Synergy $8.63
Haruspex Haruspex
+49% Synergy $0.40
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+49% Synergy $2.17
Flitterstep Eidolon Flitterstep Eidolon
+49% Synergy $0.16
Pelt Collector Pelt Collector
+49% Synergy $0.41
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+49% Synergy $0.51
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+49% Synergy $0.25
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+49% Synergy $0.28
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+49% Synergy $0.23
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+49% Synergy $0.47
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+49% Synergy $2.10
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+49% Synergy $1.11
Hypnotic Siren Hypnotic Siren
+49% Synergy $0.31
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+49% Synergy $6.73
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+49% Synergy $0.25
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+48% Synergy $3.49
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+48% Synergy $2.71
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+48% Synergy $2.26
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+48% Synergy $2.00
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+48% Synergy $1.53
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+48% Synergy $0.36
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+48% Synergy $0.38
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+48% Synergy $4.50
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+47% Synergy $0.25
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+46% Synergy $2.50
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+46% Synergy $2.84
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+45% Synergy $0.66
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+44% Synergy $3.50
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.34
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+35% Synergy $6.60

Instants

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

Verdant Command Verdant Command
+49% Synergy $1.15
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+49% Synergy $0.72
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+49% Synergy $0.12
Abjure Abjure
+49% Synergy $2.14
Consider Consider
+48% Synergy $0.29
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+47% Synergy $3.19
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+46% Synergy $0.31
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+46% Synergy $0.23
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+43% Synergy $0.24
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+43% Synergy $0.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+43% Synergy $1.55
Opt Opt
+42% Synergy $0.26
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+39% Synergy $1.00
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+35% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

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

Vivisection Vivisection
+49% Synergy $0.07
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+49% Synergy $1.17
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+48% Synergy $0.53
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+47% Synergy $3.84
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+46% Synergy $1.51
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+46% Synergy $0.29
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+44% Synergy $11.28
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+42% Synergy $0.32
Ponder Ponder
+42% Synergy $1.84
Three Visits Three Visits
+24% Synergy $4.60
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+99% Synergy $14.15
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+49% Synergy $0.76
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+49% Synergy $10.64
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+49% Synergy $0.48
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+49% Synergy $10.88
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+45% Synergy $5.72

Enchantments

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

Greater Good Greater Good
+98% Synergy $1.71
Squirrel Sanctuary Squirrel Sanctuary
+49% Synergy $0.37
Enigmatic Incarnation Enigmatic Incarnation
+49% Synergy $0.13
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+49% Synergy $0.13
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+49% Synergy $3.92
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+49% Synergy $1.44
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+49% Synergy $1.35
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+49% Synergy $0.39
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+49% Synergy $0.11
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+48% Synergy $2.38
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+45% Synergy $9.83

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit's Birthing Pod game plan.

Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+49% Synergy $0.62

Utility Lands

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

Hollow Trees Hollow Trees
+49% Synergy $0.86
Sand Silos Sand Silos
+49% Synergy $1.42
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+45% Synergy $7.01
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+44% Synergy $4.25
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+43% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+29% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+20% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+87% Synergy $1.45
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+60% Synergy $0.27
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+54% Synergy $0.87
Meteor Crater Meteor Crater
+49% Synergy $3.58
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.36
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+46% Synergy $15.20
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+46% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+43% Synergy $34.97
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+38% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+32% Synergy $1.05
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+30% Synergy $1.57
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+30% Synergy $11.09
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+30% Synergy $4.97
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+29% Synergy $0.29
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+28% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+25% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+24% Synergy $0.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $35.70
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+12% Synergy $0.28
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $3.68
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+6% Synergy $0.30
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $9.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-35% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

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

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
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