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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.61

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 50% Wheels 50%
View Average Decklist All Aggro Commanders

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist Aggro game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+76% Synergy $38.67
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+71% Synergy $40.59

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Stoic Sphinx Stoic Sphinx
+99% Synergy $0.24
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+99% Synergy $0.31
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+99% Synergy $0.44
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+99% Synergy $4.90
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+99% Synergy $1.52
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+99% Synergy $0.38
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+99% Synergy $0.28
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+99% Synergy $0.43
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+99% Synergy $0.80
Balor Balor
+99% Synergy $5.25
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+99% Synergy $0.35
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+99% Synergy $4.68
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+99% Synergy $2.47
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+99% Synergy $2.02
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+99% Synergy $21.93
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+99% Synergy $0.34
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+99% Synergy $2.18
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+99% Synergy $4.55
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+99% Synergy $2.43
Zara, Renegade Recruiter Zara, Renegade Recruiter
+98% Synergy $0.20
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+98% Synergy $18.51
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+98% Synergy $4.75
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+98% Synergy $0.38
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+97% Synergy $0.33
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+97% Synergy $26.00
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+95% Synergy $2.24
Spark Double Spark Double
+95% Synergy $13.14
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+94% Synergy $11.91

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist's Aggro deck ahead.

Flatline Flatline
+99% Synergy $0.39
Evacuation Evacuation
+97% Synergy $0.32
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+97% Synergy $0.31
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+92% Synergy $9.33
Aetherize Aetherize
+88% Synergy $0.73
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+83% Synergy $57.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+82% Synergy $6.91
Abrade Abrade
+79% Synergy $0.33
Swan Song Swan Song
+78% Synergy $11.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+70% Synergy $1.67
Negate Negate
+68% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+62% Synergy $3.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+59% Synergy $0.36
Counterspell Counterspell
+48% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist.

Sleep Sleep
+99% Synergy $0.27
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+99% Synergy $2.74
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+97% Synergy $0.42
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+96% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist Aggro decks.

Embercleave Embercleave
+98% Synergy $10.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+91% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist decks.

Propaganda Propaganda
+85% Synergy $2.54

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist Aggro decks.

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+95% Synergy $7.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+86% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist's Aggro strategy.

Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+98% Synergy $1.68
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+97% Synergy $0.41
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+96% Synergy $3.95
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+77% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+67% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+64% Synergy $2.59
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+46% Synergy $1.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+45% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist's Aggro decks.

Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+93% Synergy $32.42
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+85% Synergy $4.78
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+83% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+82% Synergy $6.91
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+78% Synergy $15.42
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+77% Synergy $18.36
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+74% Synergy $6.20
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+74% Synergy $0.45
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+68% Synergy $37.29
Training Center Training Center
+57% Synergy $17.43
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+55% Synergy $2.50
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+49% Synergy $10.15
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist: Aggro.

Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Alena, Kessig Trapper // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
The Ninth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Ninth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Alora, Merry Thief Clan Crafter Alora, Merry Thief // Clan Crafter
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor Yasmin Khan The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Arni Brokenbrow Arni Brokenbrow
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
The Tenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Tenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Guild Artisan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Street Urchin Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Street Urchin
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
The Ninth Doctor Dan Lewis The Ninth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Ninth Doctor Martha Jones The Ninth Doctor // Martha Jones
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar

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