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

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 33% Aristocrats 11% Card Draw 11% Merfolk 11%
View Average Decklist All Merfolk Commanders

Creatures

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

Soothsayer Adept Soothsayer Adept
+99% Synergy $0.05
Vineshaper Mystic Vineshaper Mystic
+99% Synergy $0.15
Jungleborn Pioneer Jungleborn Pioneer
+99% Synergy $0.21
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+99% Synergy $3.19
Merfolk Branchwalker Merfolk Branchwalker
+99% Synergy $0.23
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+99% Synergy $0.15
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+99% Synergy $0.35
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+99% Synergy $0.30
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+99% Synergy $0.24
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+98% Synergy $7.98
Jadelight Ranger Jadelight Ranger
+98% Synergy $0.35
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+98% Synergy $0.22
Sentinel of the Nameless City Sentinel of the Nameless City
+98% Synergy $0.41
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+98% Synergy $0.41
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+97% Synergy $2.78
Jadelight Spelunker Jadelight Spelunker
+97% Synergy $0.30
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+97% Synergy $0.36
Deepfathom Echo Deepfathom Echo
+96% Synergy $0.28
Merfolk Cave-Diver Merfolk Cave-Diver
+96% Synergy $0.18
Forerunner of the Heralds Forerunner of the Heralds
+96% Synergy $0.44
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+96% Synergy $1.41
Tributary Instructor Tributary Instructor
+96% Synergy $0.27
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
+96% Synergy $0.38
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+94% Synergy $0.50
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+94% Synergy $9.25
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+93% Synergy $5.81
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
+93% Synergy $0.40
Merfolk Mistbinder Merfolk Mistbinder
+93% Synergy $0.21
Topography Tracker Topography Tracker
+93% Synergy $0.27
Singer of Swift Rivers Singer of Swift Rivers
+93% Synergy $0.30
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+93% Synergy $0.41
Deeproot Elite Deeproot Elite
+93% Synergy $0.26
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+92% Synergy $0.30
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+92% Synergy $0.23
Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
+92% Synergy $0.19
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+92% Synergy $0.34
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+92% Synergy $0.27
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+91% Synergy $0.28
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+91% Synergy $0.54
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+91% Synergy $7.69
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+90% Synergy $0.44
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+86% Synergy $0.33
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+85% Synergy $9.09

Instants

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

Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+99% Synergy $0.31
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+98% Synergy $0.45
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+96% Synergy $0.89
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+95% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+87% Synergy $5.19
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+86% Synergy $0.37
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+72% Synergy $0.96
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+69% Synergy $14.29
Beast Within Beast Within
+51% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+98% Synergy $0.37
Ravenform Ravenform
+96% Synergy $0.45
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+90% Synergy $5.68
Farseek Farseek
+73% Synergy $0.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+67% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+96% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+99% Synergy $0.20
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+99% Synergy $0.21
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+96% Synergy $3.03

Utility Lands

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

Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+99% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+95% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+95% Synergy $0.26
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+81% Synergy $0.63
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+79% Synergy $14.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+77% Synergy $49.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+49% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+96% Synergy $1.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+98% Synergy $0.45
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+95% Synergy $51.61
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+94% Synergy $0.93
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+94% Synergy $1.03
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+90% Synergy $5.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+87% Synergy $5.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+82% Synergy $1.05
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+80% Synergy $11.09
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+69% Synergy $35.70
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+62% Synergy $0.28
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+57% Synergy $3.68
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+54% Synergy $0.87
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+52% Synergy $9.06
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+38% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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