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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 Combo game on their own.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+88% Synergy $119.25
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+88% Synergy $32.89
The One Ring The One Ring
+88% Synergy $115.41
Force of Will Force of Will
+83% Synergy $59.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+77% Synergy $63.43
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+69% Synergy $69.59
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+100% Synergy $3.83
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+100% Synergy $18.43
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+100% Synergy $1626.23
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+100% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+97% Synergy $0.93
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+96% Synergy $6.09
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+96% Synergy $4.44
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+95% Synergy $4.16
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+94% Synergy $5.06
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+93% Synergy $32.89
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+93% Synergy $0.48
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+93% Synergy $9.69
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+92% Synergy $17.36
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+84% Synergy $11.62
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+80% Synergy $2.21
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+79% Synergy $2.21
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+100% Synergy $0.65
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+100% Synergy $3.27
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+100% Synergy $1.01
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+100% Synergy $15.05
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+100% Synergy $2.22
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+100% Synergy $14.42
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+100% Synergy $25.98
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+100% Synergy $1.94
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+100% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+100% Synergy $3.25
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+100% Synergy $16.58
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+100% Synergy $2.29
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+100% Synergy $4.92
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+100% Synergy $8.98
Six Six
+100% Synergy $5.58
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+100% Synergy $1.96
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+100% Synergy $25.32
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+100% Synergy $28.60
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+100% Synergy $46.30

Instants

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

Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+95% Synergy $16.03
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+95% Synergy $3.61
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+93% Synergy $7.52
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+92% Synergy $3.15
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+90% Synergy $16.27
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+90% Synergy $8.05
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+85% Synergy $2.75
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+84% Synergy $49.60
Snap Snap
+80% Synergy $3.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+76% Synergy $9.48
Swan Song Swan Song
+72% Synergy $10.69
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+100% Synergy $4.56
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+100% Synergy $7.31

Sorceries

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

Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+100% Synergy $5.35
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+100% Synergy $31.38
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+100% Synergy $4.18
Neoform Neoform
+100% Synergy $0.95
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+100% Synergy $33.57

Enchantments

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

Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+97% Synergy $48.77
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+97% Synergy $10.14
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+96% Synergy $7.91
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+73% Synergy $13.77
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+100% Synergy $295.77
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+100% Synergy $0.58
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+100% Synergy $7.65
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+100% Synergy $0.31

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One Combo build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+100% Synergy $12.63

Utility Lands

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

City of Traitors City of Traitors
+97% Synergy $549.38
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+95% Synergy $4.09
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+86% Synergy $58.92
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+83% Synergy $45.74
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+74% Synergy $26.55
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+100% Synergy $7.08
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+100% Synergy $49.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+94% Synergy $1108.66
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+91% Synergy $167.03
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+88% Synergy $37.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Forest Forest
+99% Synergy $0.09
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+99% Synergy $19.18
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+99% Synergy $12.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+99% Synergy $29.04
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+99% Synergy $35.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+95% Synergy $0.25
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+93% Synergy $63.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+92% Synergy $37.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+92% Synergy $35.75
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+92% Synergy $19.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+91% Synergy $15.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+76% Synergy $9.48
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+100% Synergy $9.57
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+100% Synergy $0.67
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+100% Synergy $1.69
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+100% Synergy
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+100% Synergy $3.98

Similar Commanders

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

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
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:

Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
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
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
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
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
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
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
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
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
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Wyll, Blade of Frontiers
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer