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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.75

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 Voltron game on their own.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+97% Synergy $30.02

Creatures

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

Ichor Drinker Ichor Drinker
+99% Synergy $0.20
Brokers Veteran Brokers Veteran
+99% Synergy $0.17
Friendly Teddy Friendly Teddy
+99% Synergy $0.17
Eyetwitch Eyetwitch
+99% Synergy $0.26
Serrated Scorpion Serrated Scorpion
+99% Synergy $0.14
Triton Wavebreaker Triton Wavebreaker
+99% Synergy $0.24
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+99% Synergy $0.21
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+99% Synergy $0.16
Nezumi Linkbreaker Nezumi Linkbreaker
+99% Synergy $0.18
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+99% Synergy $0.12
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+99% Synergy $0.14
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+99% Synergy $0.21
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+99% Synergy $0.24
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+99% Synergy $0.13
Retrofitted Transmogrant Retrofitted Transmogrant
+99% Synergy $0.16
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+99% Synergy $3.53
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+99% Synergy $0.32
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+98% Synergy $0.34
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+98% Synergy $0.82
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+98% Synergy $0.37
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+95% Synergy $0.48
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+94% Synergy $0.99
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+91% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+87% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Another Chance Another Chance
+99% Synergy $0.24
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+94% Synergy $13.61
Village Rites Village Rites
+93% Synergy $0.69
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+63% Synergy $11.92
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+94% Synergy $17.57
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+94% Synergy $4.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+99% Synergy $0.36
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+99% Synergy $1.66
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+99% Synergy $0.16
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+99% Synergy $3.87
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+99% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+99% Synergy $14.15
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+99% Synergy $15.64
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+99% Synergy $45.30
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+99% Synergy $2.90
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+98% Synergy $9.21
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+98% Synergy $30.68
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+97% Synergy $14.44
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+92% Synergy $14.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+90% Synergy $4.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $2.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+72% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+99% Synergy $1.04
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+99% Synergy $2.11
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+99% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+98% Synergy $2.64
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+98% Synergy $2.47
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+98% Synergy $2.69
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+97% Synergy $0.29
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+96% Synergy $7.99
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+94% Synergy $28.37
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+94% Synergy $31.23
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+92% Synergy $33.87

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+95% Synergy $7.13

Utility Lands

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

Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+98% Synergy $1.64
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+96% Synergy $0.86
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+96% Synergy $62.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+94% Synergy $43.89
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+93% Synergy $25.29
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+91% Synergy $35.73
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $27.39
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+80% Synergy $63.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+63% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+95% Synergy $4.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+68% Synergy $1.92
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $0.97
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+94% Synergy $34.97
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+83% Synergy $8.59
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+79% Synergy $14.79
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+75% Synergy $10.09
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $5.16
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+67% Synergy $19.37
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+63% Synergy $28.38
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+62% Synergy $0.36
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+60% Synergy $0.47
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+59% Synergy $7.43
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+55% Synergy $1.10
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+52% Synergy $0.41
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+51% Synergy $9.28
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+45% Synergy $4.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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
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