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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Price tag $0.56

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 13% Card Draw 13% cEDH 13% Combo 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3932 Current Rank
#4119 Last Week
#4336 Past 2 Years
16 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 50% of decks $0.21

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 in 71% of decks $3.12
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+60% Synergy in 63% of decks $3.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+57% Synergy in 88% of decks $4.38
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+52% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.94
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.90
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.12
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.18
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.35

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 in 38% of decks $0.34
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.36
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $7.14
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+33% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.90
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+33% Synergy in 38% of decks $5.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.55
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.20
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.24
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.15
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy in 38% of decks $4.36

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+32% Synergy in 40% of decks $17.61
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy in 19% of decks $67.28

Creatures

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

Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+71% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.54
Volo, Guide to Monsters Volo, Guide to Monsters
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.45
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.45
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.27
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.22
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $4.77
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+26% Synergy in 30% of decks $3.48
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.27
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $11.44
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.55
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.96
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.24
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.34
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.49
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.25
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.28
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.44
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.31
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.39

Instants

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

Generous Gift Generous Gift
+51% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+28% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.14
High Tide High Tide
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.13
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+13% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy in 23% of decks $8.91
Snap Snap
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.42
Spellbook Spellbook
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.97

Enchantments

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

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.30
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.99

Planeswalkers

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

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.37
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.23
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $10.77

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy in 30% of decks $46.42
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy in 19% of decks $27.95
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+39% Synergy in 56% of decks $1.87
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.14
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy in 25% of decks $11.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.21

Lands

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

Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+23% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+23% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.44
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.80
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+22% Synergy in 30% of decks $4.53
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+20% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.40
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+19% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.24
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+16% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+13% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.29
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+11% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.35
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy in 19% of decks $35.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.24
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy in 30% of decks $9.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.25

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One Deck Stats

Based on 16 Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 34
  • Instant 10
  • Sorcery 4
  • Artifact 8
  • Enchantment 6
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 35

Lands: 23 basic, 12 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
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
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
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
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
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
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter

Other Available Backgrounds

Faceless One can also choose from these 58 other backgrounds:

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
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
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Halsin, Emerald Archdruid
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sarevok, Deathbringer
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
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