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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.79

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats game on their own.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+30% Synergy $28.83

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+99% Synergy $0.50
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+98% Synergy $0.37
Scientist Supreme of A.I.M. Scientist Supreme of A.I.M.
+98% Synergy $0.23
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+95% Synergy $0.83
Trickster Mage Trickster Mage
+66% Synergy $0.22
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+66% Synergy $0.28
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+65% Synergy $0.82
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+65% Synergy $1.18
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+64% Synergy $2.54
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+61% Synergy $2.23
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+58% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+54% Synergy $0.31
Loch Mare Loch Mare
+49% Synergy $0.48
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+49% Synergy $3.97
Illvoi Galeblade Illvoi Galeblade
+49% Synergy $0.24
Glamermite Glamermite
+49% Synergy $0.19
Shark Shredder, Killer Clone Shark Shredder, Killer Clone
+48% Synergy $0.35
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+45% Synergy $14.06
Ichor Drinker Ichor Drinker
+33% Synergy $0.27
Festering Newt Festering Newt
+33% Synergy $0.29
Humbling Elder Humbling Elder
+33% Synergy $0.13
Blacklance Paragon Blacklance Paragon
+33% Synergy $0.32
Friendly Teddy Friendly Teddy
+33% Synergy $0.24
Deceiver Exarch Deceiver Exarch
+33% Synergy $0.76
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+33% Synergy $0.29
Hope-Ender Coatl Hope-Ender Coatl
+33% Synergy $0.20
Nezumi Linkbreaker Nezumi Linkbreaker
+33% Synergy $0.17
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+33% Synergy $11.28
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+33% Synergy $0.10
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+33% Synergy $0.14
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+33% Synergy $0.53
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+33% Synergy $0.24
Retrofitted Transmogrant Retrofitted Transmogrant
+33% Synergy $0.22
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+32% Synergy $4.44
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+32% Synergy $3.28
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+32% Synergy $0.36
Saiba Cryptomancer Saiba Cryptomancer
+32% Synergy $0.29
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+32% Synergy $2.08
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+32% Synergy $2.38
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+32% Synergy $0.24
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+32% Synergy $0.18
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+32% Synergy $0.44
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+31% Synergy $0.59
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+31% Synergy $4.10
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+31% Synergy $2.90
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+30% Synergy $7.29
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+29% Synergy $0.35
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+27% Synergy $0.48
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $1.82
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $6.67

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+98% Synergy $0.94
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+49% Synergy $0.21
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+49% Synergy $0.18
Triton Tactics Triton Tactics
+33% Synergy $0.25
Dream's Grip Dream's Grip
+33% Synergy $0.47
Twiddle Twiddle
+33% Synergy $0.44
Another Chance Another Chance
+32% Synergy $0.24
Shore Up Shore Up
+31% Synergy $0.30
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+31% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+29% Synergy $7.28
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+27% Synergy $14.55
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+26% Synergy $0.57
Village Rites Village Rites
+26% Synergy $0.93
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $13.30
Consider Consider
+20% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $9.48
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+13% Synergy $2.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $4.28

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute.

Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+60% Synergy $3.14
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+33% Synergy $0.27
Diresight Diresight
+31% Synergy $0.17
Persist Persist
+29% Synergy $0.71
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+28% Synergy $29.93
Living Death Living Death
+28% Synergy $6.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+27% Synergy $17.44
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+26% Synergy $4.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+26% Synergy $6.25
Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $6.10
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $10.10

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats decks.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+57% Synergy $5.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+39% Synergy $4.10
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+33% Synergy $0.40
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+33% Synergy $1.85
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+33% Synergy $0.18
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+33% Synergy $6.80
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+32% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+32% Synergy $12.64
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+32% Synergy $14.24
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+32% Synergy $3.18
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+32% Synergy $38.90
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+32% Synergy $4.00
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+31% Synergy $8.94
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+31% Synergy $29.75
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+30% Synergy $9.52
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+30% Synergy $13.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+26% Synergy $16.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+66% Synergy $2.53
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+65% Synergy $3.28
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+65% Synergy $3.13
Aura of Dominion Aura of Dominion
+33% Synergy $3.23
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+33% Synergy $1.66
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+32% Synergy $0.22
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+32% Synergy $10.14
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+31% Synergy $2.84
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+31% Synergy $2.60
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+31% Synergy $2.30
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+30% Synergy $5.63
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+30% Synergy $0.30
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+29% Synergy $9.74
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+28% Synergy $24.81
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+28% Synergy $30.52
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+26% Synergy $32.66

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats game plan.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+28% Synergy $10.03

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats decks.

Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+58% Synergy $34.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+48% Synergy $26.55
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+32% Synergy $0.25
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+32% Synergy $1.20
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+32% Synergy $1.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $4.23
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+30% Synergy $0.82
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+29% Synergy $58.92
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+27% Synergy $38.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+27% Synergy $30.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+24% Synergy $0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+20% Synergy $10.64
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $1.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $55.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.77
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $1.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+29% Synergy $5.10
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $4.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+8% Synergy $0.45
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.35

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats decks.

Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+52% Synergy $0.37
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+45% Synergy $14.33
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+42% Synergy $4.98
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+41% Synergy $10.72
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+32% Synergy $0.19
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+31% Synergy $0.38
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+30% Synergy $28.05
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+30% Synergy $0.37
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+28% Synergy $29.93
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy $30.56
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+26% Synergy $0.14
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+26% Synergy $1.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $1.82
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $13.30
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+17% Synergy $0.17
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+17% Synergy $10.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $9.48
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+15% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+11% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $19.87
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.34
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $0.59
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $2.08
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-31% Synergy $0.37

Similar Commanders

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

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