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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.68

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Discard 33% Self-Mill 33% Voltron 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#5088 Current Rank
#4720 Past 2 Years
8 Decks

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New Cards

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

Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+57% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.94
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+50% Synergy in 63% of decks $1.69
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.94
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.76
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.44
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.05
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.02

Top Cards

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.86
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.36

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $111.84
Intuition Intuition
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $355.57
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $32.06
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $13.40
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $36.87
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $23.73
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy in 13% of decks $67.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy in 13% of decks $39.05

Creatures

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

K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.41
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.36
Olivia's Dragoon Olivia's Dragoon
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.20
Teardrop Kami Teardrop Kami
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.20
Putrid Imp Putrid Imp
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.74
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $6.67
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.30
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $31.17
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.35
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+35% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.75
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+34% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.98
Trickster Mage Trickster Mage
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.23
Trusted Advisor Trusted Advisor
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.27
Gutter Skulker Gutter Shortcut Gutter Skulker
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.04
Starlit Soothsayer Starlit Soothsayer
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20
Steamcore Scholar Steamcore Scholar
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Marauding Sphinx Marauding Sphinx
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20
Deathgreeter Deathgreeter
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.04
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.18
Cynical Loner Cynical Loner
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.24
Wretched Doll Wretched Doll
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.14
Barrier of Bones Barrier of Bones
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.15
Gnat Miser Gnat Miser
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.85
Hypnotic Siren Hypnotic Siren
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.17
Cephalid Inkmage Cephalid Inkmage
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.61
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.51
Appendage Amalgam Appendage Amalgam
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.18
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.56
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.41
Copy Catchers Copy Catchers
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.49
Dimir Strandcatcher Dimir Strandcatcher
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.82
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.91
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.96
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Evie Frye Evie Frye
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.62
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.19
Lydia Frye Lydia Frye
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.33
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.17
Sinister Starfish Sinister Starfish
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Eye of Duskmantle Eye of Duskmantle
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+17% Synergy in 38% of decks $7.70

Instants

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

Foil Foil
+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.70
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.51
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.38
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.52
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $12.35
Murmurs from Beyond Murmurs from Beyond
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.16
Truth or Tale Truth or Tale
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Necrotic Wound Necrotic Wound
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.15
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $15.21
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.74
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.80
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.24
Remand Remand
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Consider Consider
+11% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.37
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.04
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.16
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Evacuation Evacuation
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.40
Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.22
Curate Curate
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.07
Discovery // Dispersal Discovery // Dispersal
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.12
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.15
Rewind Rewind
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.41
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.92
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.29
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.65
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy in 13% of decks $12.21
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.77
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.35
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.55

Sorceries

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

Grave Strength Grave Strength
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Sickening Dreams Sickening Dreams
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.33
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.70
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.51
Ravenform Ravenform
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Dread Return Dread Return
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.46
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $9.90
Fatal Lore Fatal Lore
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.68
Library of Lat-Nam Library of Lat-Nam
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.67
Shrouded Lore Shrouded Lore
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.22
Manifold Insights Manifold Insights
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.83
Fascination Fascination
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.29
Thought Erasure Thought Erasure
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.75
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.16
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.40
Timetwister Timetwister
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.50
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.38
Rags // Riches Rags // Riches
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.42
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.38
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.92
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $8.67
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $27.39
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.47
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $36.76
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.69
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.34
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.85
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy in 13% of decks $10.65
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-25% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $2.34
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.02
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $16.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.67
Phyrexian Grimoire Phyrexian Grimoire
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Thran Tome Thran Tome
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.78
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $15.64
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $11.69
Sphere of Annihilation Sphere of Annihilation
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.36
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $14.73
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.72
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.58
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.47
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $18.14
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $19.22
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.38
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.20
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.98
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.87
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.64
Key to the City Key to the City
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.14
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $17.60
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.22
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.51

Enchantments

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

Oblivion Crown Oblivion Crown
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.28
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $48.71
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.43
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $9.55
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.36
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.38
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.37
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.93
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.77
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Necrotic Plague Necrotic Plague
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.27
Capture Sphere Capture Sphere
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.05
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.15
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.26
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.31
Waste Not Waste Not
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $8.60
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.49
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.68
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $6.72
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.42
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.86
Curiosity Curiosity
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.35
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.14
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.14
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.27
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.83
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.04
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.37
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.48
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.34
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.25
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $10.77

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.38
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.22
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.94
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $44.36
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.28
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $9.85
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $8.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.32
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $31.05
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.35
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $27.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $27.82
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $50.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+30% Synergy in 63% of decks $11.99
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.54
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.19
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.28
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.92
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.99
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.37
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-19% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-22% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.91
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-25% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.31

Lands

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

Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+25% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.93
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+23% Synergy in 63% of decks $1.78
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.27
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+22% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.27
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Underground River Underground River
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.06
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.38
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.10
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.10
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+6% Synergy in 25% of decks $15.65
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.94
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+3% Synergy in 25% of decks $10.31
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+1% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
River of Tears River of Tears
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.17
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy in 38% of decks $9.95
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Underground Sea Underground Sea
0% Synergy in 13% of decks
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.59
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-3% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.30
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-4% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.22
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-6% Synergy in 38% of decks $2.22
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-7% Synergy in 38% of decks $10.10
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-22% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past Deck Stats

Based on 8 Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 34
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 5
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 7
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 34

Lands: 20 basic, 14 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Vial Smasher the Fierce Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Viconia, Drow Apostate Feywild Visitor Viconia, Drow Apostate // Feywild Visitor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ravos, Soultender Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ravos, Soultender
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Crosis, the Purger Crosis, the Purger
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Shadow Thieves Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sengir, the Dark Baron Siani, Eye of the Storm Sengir, the Dark Baron // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
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Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dungeon Delver Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dungeon Delver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Shameless Charlatan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Shameless Charlatan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Sword Coast Sailor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Sword Coast Sailor
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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute

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