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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 25% Cantrips 13% Card Draw 13% cEDH 13% Combo 13% Midrange 13% Storm 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3275 Current Rank
#3905 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Magic Damper Magic Damper
+49% Synergy $0.11

High Synergy Cards

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

Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+70% Synergy $5.26
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+60% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+57% Synergy $2.59
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+52% Synergy $0.71
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+49% Synergy $0.18
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+49% Synergy $0.20
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+46% Synergy $1.39
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+45% Synergy $0.87
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+37% Synergy $0.08
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+37% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+37% Synergy $0.24
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+36% Synergy $0.22
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+34% Synergy $4.32
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+33% Synergy $2.67
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+33% Synergy $2.02
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.25
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+22% Synergy $10.10
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.26
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+32% Synergy $7.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $42.10

Creatures

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

Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+71% Synergy $0.61
Volo, Guide to Monsters Volo, Guide to Monsters
+30% Synergy $0.28
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+30% Synergy $0.69
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+28% Synergy $0.14
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.09
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+28% Synergy $2.79
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+26% Synergy $2.31
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+26% Synergy $0.12
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+25% Synergy $0.40
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+24% Synergy $7.32
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+24% Synergy $0.28
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+23% Synergy $0.57
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+21% Synergy $1.11
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+18% Synergy $0.25
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+18% Synergy $1.21
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+18% Synergy $0.16
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+17% Synergy $0.15
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+17% Synergy $0.16
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+17% Synergy $0.21
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+16% Synergy $0.18

Instants

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

Generous Gift Generous Gift
+51% Synergy $0.74
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+28% Synergy $0.93
High Tide High Tide
+15% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+13% Synergy $1.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.96
Snap Snap
+11% Synergy $2.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $1.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+25% Synergy $0.41
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+22% Synergy $3.58
Spellbook Spellbook
+18% Synergy $1.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $0.95
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+17% Synergy $4.58

Planeswalkers

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

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+25% Synergy $1.14
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+24% Synergy $3.82
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+15% Synergy $6.80

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy $30.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+46% Synergy $2.95
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+39% Synergy $1.15
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+17% Synergy $3.14
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+23% Synergy $0.33
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+23% Synergy $1.12
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+22% Synergy $4.91
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+22% Synergy $3.86
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+20% Synergy $1.07
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+19% Synergy $0.33
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+19% Synergy $0.18
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+16% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+13% Synergy $0.17
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+11% Synergy $0.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy $27.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $7.41
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One.

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
The Eleventh Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eleventh Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
The Eighth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Eighth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alora, Merry Thief Candlekeep Sage Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Vial Smasher the Fierce Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Second Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor Vislor Turlough The Second Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Second Doctor Yasmin Khan The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Cecily, Haunted Mage Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Cecily, Haunted Mage // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter

Other Available Backgrounds

Faceless One can also choose from these 53 other backgrounds:

Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
Master Chef Master Chef
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sarevok, Deathbringer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Halsin, Emerald Archdruid
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Wyll, Blade of Frontiers
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer