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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 17% Sacrifice 17% Shapeshifters 17% Tokens 17% Voltron 17% Zoo 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Starting Town Starting Town
+99% Synergy $25.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute's abilities and overall game plan.

Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+62% Synergy $0.22
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+54% Synergy $1.16
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+50% Synergy $2.89
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+49% Synergy $19.73
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+45% Synergy $0.22
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+44% Synergy $0.71
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+44% Synergy $2.64
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+42% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+42% Synergy $0.26
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+41% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

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

Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+41% Synergy $0.95
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+36% Synergy $0.09
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+35% Synergy $0.23
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+34% Synergy $0.18
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+32% Synergy $6.83
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+32% Synergy $1.42
Swan Song Swan Song
+28% Synergy $6.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+26% Synergy $1.46
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+25% Synergy $0.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+12% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+28% Synergy $92.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+27% Synergy $94.69
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+26% Synergy $42.63
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+23% Synergy $643.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $71.05
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+18% Synergy $16.62
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+15% Synergy $58.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $48.08
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $50.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Triton Wavebreaker Triton Wavebreaker
+43% Synergy $0.07
Retrofitted Transmogrant Retrofitted Transmogrant
+42% Synergy $0.05
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+30% Synergy $0.23
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+28% Synergy $0.16
Ichor Drinker Ichor Drinker
+27% Synergy $0.06
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+27% Synergy $0.12
Ghostly Changeling Ghostly Changeling
+27% Synergy $0.10
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+27% Synergy $0.08
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+27% Synergy $6.01
Mistwalker Mistwalker
+27% Synergy $0.05
Venomous Changeling Venomous Changeling
+27% Synergy $0.15
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+27% Synergy $0.17
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+26% Synergy $10.14
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+26% Synergy $0.15
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+26% Synergy $0.23
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+26% Synergy $0.56
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+24% Synergy $37.10
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+24% Synergy $0.12
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+23% Synergy $1.24
Wonder Wonder
+21% Synergy $1.25
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+19% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute safe.

Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+31% Synergy $14.89
Another Chance Another Chance
+28% Synergy $0.04
Village Rites Village Rites
+20% Synergy $0.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+12% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $18.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.75
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute's game plan and control the board.

Back for Seconds Back for Seconds
+27% Synergy $0.10
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+21% Synergy $10.16
Victimize Victimize
+14% Synergy $0.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+27% Synergy $0.29
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+27% Synergy $0.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+31% Synergy $18.67
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+27% Synergy $0.07
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $1.44
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+24% Synergy $0.16
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+19% Synergy $18.49

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+32% Synergy $51.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+26% Synergy $19.28
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+26% Synergy $0.53
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+24% Synergy $0.61
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+22% Synergy $6.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $38.71
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+18% Synergy $21.58
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+16% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+26% Synergy $0.68
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+23% Synergy $153.22
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+21% Synergy $67.47
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+13% Synergy $0.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+1% Synergy $0.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+32% Synergy $9.82
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+30% Synergy $29.32
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+28% Synergy $8.98
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+27% Synergy $25.51
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+26% Synergy $15.63
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+25% Synergy $0.50
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+22% Synergy $1.71
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+22% Synergy $50.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+20% Synergy $0.45
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+20% Synergy $3.86
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+19% Synergy $21.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+18% Synergy $22.75
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+15% Synergy $3.25
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+14% Synergy
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+12% Synergy $0.19
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $20.14
Underground River Underground River
+7% Synergy $1.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $15.21
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+5% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-7% Synergy $0.30
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-12% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-14% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-30% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute.

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sword Coast Sailor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Sarevok, Deathbringer Haunted One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Shadow Thieves Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Sengir, the Dark Baron Siani, Eye of the Storm Sengir, the Dark Baron // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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
The Fourth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fourth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Candlekeep Sage Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage
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

Other Available Backgrounds

Volo, Itinerant Scholar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Master Chef Master Chef
Haunted One Haunted One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Faceless One Faceless One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander