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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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One Card Draw game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+87% Synergy $34.33
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+77% Synergy $54.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+67% Synergy $40.14
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+100% Synergy $14.50
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+100% Synergy $26.56

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Card Draw plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+98% Synergy $0.20
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+97% Synergy $0.36
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+97% Synergy $11.82
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+96% Synergy $0.34
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+95% Synergy $12.22
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+93% Synergy $4.86
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+93% Synergy $0.35
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+93% Synergy $7.65
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+93% Synergy $0.30
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+89% Synergy $0.99
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+84% Synergy $1.80
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+80% Synergy $1.74
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+75% Synergy $6.10
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+100% Synergy $0.78
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+100% Synergy $0.24
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+100% Synergy $0.33
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+100% Synergy $1.22
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+100% Synergy $0.21
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+100% Synergy $2.17
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+100% Synergy $0.39
Overbeing of Myth Overbeing of Myth
+100% Synergy $2.62
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+100% Synergy $4.47
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+100% Synergy $3.85
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+100% Synergy $7.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+100% Synergy $7.76
Six Six
+100% Synergy $4.38
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+100% Synergy $1.00

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One's Card Draw deck ahead.

Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+97% Synergy $0.35
Delay Delay
+96% Synergy $2.27
Dispel Dispel
+91% Synergy $0.32
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+84% Synergy $52.62
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+77% Synergy $5.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+73% Synergy $56.81
Swan Song Swan Song
+72% Synergy $8.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+63% Synergy $1.92
Negate Negate
+62% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+61% Synergy $2.39
Pongify Pongify
+59% Synergy $1.54
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.77
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+100% Synergy $1.69
Beast Within Beast Within
+100% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Card Draw game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One.

River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+96% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+84% Synergy $38.15
Windfall Windfall
+78% Synergy $5.08
Three Visits Three Visits
+100% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+100% Synergy $1.96
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+100% Synergy $45.09
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+100% Synergy $5.68

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One Card Draw decks.

Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+40% Synergy $5.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Card Draw strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One decks.

Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+97% Synergy $42.77
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+82% Synergy $4.99
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+73% Synergy $12.67
Awakening Awakening
+100% Synergy $6.53

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One's Card Draw game plan.

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+97% Synergy $1.35
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+85% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One Card Draw decks.

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+90% Synergy $0.29
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+87% Synergy $62.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+74% Synergy $27.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+43% Synergy $3.36
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+100% Synergy $0.63
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+100% Synergy $49.11
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+100% Synergy $7.01

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One's Card Draw strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+100% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+100% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One's Card Draw decks.

Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+99% Synergy $34.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+95% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+92% Synergy $35.70
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+84% Synergy $38.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+77% Synergy $5.19
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+100% Synergy $9.06
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+100% Synergy $1.22
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+100% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+100% Synergy $0.36
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+100% Synergy $0.39
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+100% Synergy $4.97
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+100% Synergy $0.25
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+100% Synergy $1.57
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+100% Synergy
Forest Forest
+100% Synergy $0.17
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+100% Synergy $6.46
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+100% Synergy $3.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+100% Synergy $5.68
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+100% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+100% Synergy $0.87
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+100% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Alexi, Zephyr Mage Alexi, Zephyr Mage
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Soramaro, First to Dream Soramaro, First to Dream
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
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
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

Other Available Backgrounds

Faceless One can also choose from these 57 other backgrounds:

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