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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Price tag $0.66

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 39% Shapeshifters 16% Combo 6% Wheels 6% Zoo 6%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler's Blink builds — cards that lean hardest into the Blink theme.

Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+92% Synergy $0.38
Soulherder Soulherder
+85% Synergy $1.94
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+77% Synergy $0.32
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+77% Synergy $6.93
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+76% Synergy $0.32
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+71% Synergy $0.16
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+69% Synergy $0.31
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+69% Synergy $3.30
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+68% Synergy $3.99
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+67% Synergy $2.40

Top Cards

The staple cards most Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler Blink decks run as their core.

Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+65% Synergy $3.31
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+63% Synergy $1.17
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+57% Synergy $0.25
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+57% Synergy $0.65
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+56% Synergy $4.39
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+53% Synergy $7.26
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+51% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
+48% Synergy $0.40
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+47% Synergy $5.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler Blink game on their own.

Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $6.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $48.18

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Blink plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+61% Synergy $0.37
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+55% Synergy $2.52
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+52% Synergy $1.78
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+52% Synergy $0.37
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+49% Synergy $0.36
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+46% Synergy $0.34
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+45% Synergy $0.58
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+44% Synergy $5.25
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+44% Synergy $26.45
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.88
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+42% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+41% Synergy $0.39
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+36% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $4.73
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+35% Synergy $0.33
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+35% Synergy $0.46
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+35% Synergy $0.31
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+35% Synergy $1.12
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+34% Synergy $0.38
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+33% Synergy $0.28
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+32% Synergy $1.15
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+31% Synergy $1.12
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+30% Synergy $0.48
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+29% Synergy $0.37
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+28% Synergy $0.14
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+28% Synergy $0.33
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+25% Synergy $2.24
Shield Broker Shield Broker
+24% Synergy $0.19
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+24% Synergy $0.14
Sphinx of Enlightenment Sphinx of Enlightenment
+24% Synergy $0.45
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+24% Synergy $18.80
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+24% Synergy $0.31
Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
+23% Synergy $7.42
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+23% Synergy $0.32
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+23% Synergy $1.91
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+22% Synergy $11.26
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+21% Synergy $0.37
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+21% Synergy $5.38
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+21% Synergy $33.79
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.32
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+20% Synergy $0.38
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+20% Synergy $0.97
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+20% Synergy $0.47
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+19% Synergy $23.33
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+18% Synergy $0.27
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+17% Synergy $1.65
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $2.51
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+15% Synergy $11.91
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $57.59
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $31.80

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler's Blink deck ahead.

Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+35% Synergy $1.67
Personify Personify
+31% Synergy $0.33
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+28% Synergy $1.85
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+27% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+26% Synergy $2.09
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+23% Synergy $3.98
Semester's End Semester's End
+23% Synergy $1.21
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+22% Synergy $1.85
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+22% Synergy $0.39
Blur Blur
+21% Synergy $0.40
Absorb Absorb
+18% Synergy $0.40
Wings of Velis Vel Wings of Velis Vel
+12% Synergy $0.13
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+10% Synergy $0.31
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+10% Synergy $0.19
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $4.58
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+10% Synergy $3.86
Unsummon Unsummon
+10% Synergy $0.25
Ghostway Ghostway
+10% Synergy $5.12
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.31
Dispel Dispel
+9% Synergy $0.41
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+9% Synergy $2.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.77
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.95
Consider Consider
+7% Synergy $0.32
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $20.92
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.32
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $6.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $3.83

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Blink game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler.

Time Wipe Time Wipe
+24% Synergy $0.30
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+23% Synergy $2.34
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+22% Synergy $2.08
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+21% Synergy $0.34
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+21% Synergy $7.24
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.36
Flicker Flicker
+12% Synergy $7.86
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+11% Synergy $1.30
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+11% Synergy $0.30
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+11% Synergy $0.24
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.25
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+9% Synergy $1.42
Another Round Another Round
+9% Synergy $0.41
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $35.68
Ponder Ponder
+0% Synergy $2.28

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler Blink decks.

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+20% Synergy $9.29
The Seriema The Seriema
+18% Synergy $1.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.52
Portcullis Portcullis
+12% Synergy $1.86
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+12% Synergy $0.31
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+12% Synergy $0.72
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+11% Synergy $2.37
Spellbook Spellbook
+10% Synergy $4.69
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $2.74
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+5% Synergy $6.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.81
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $6.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Blink strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler decks.

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+46% Synergy $5.62
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+45% Synergy $1.01
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+41% Synergy $10.16
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+35% Synergy $3.41
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+33% Synergy $3.14
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+29% Synergy $3.26
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+23% Synergy $0.37
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+20% Synergy $1.22
Sunken Hope Sunken Hope
+12% Synergy $0.22
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+12% Synergy $0.33
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+11% Synergy $2.96
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+11% Synergy $0.23
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+10% Synergy $8.59
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $0.77
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $4.78
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $17.50
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler's Blink game plan.

Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+22% Synergy $4.18
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+11% Synergy $1.20
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+10% Synergy $5.00
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+9% Synergy $1.44
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $9.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler Blink decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $3.52
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+18% Synergy $0.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+17% Synergy $28.30
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+13% Synergy $14.37
Mutavault Mutavault
+11% Synergy $3.94
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+11% Synergy $0.29
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+10% Synergy $0.75
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+7% Synergy $0.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler's Blink strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $2.59
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+23% Synergy $5.93
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $5.39
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+11% Synergy $0.20
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+10% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.89
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+8% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-13% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler's Blink decks.

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.88
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $4.73
Tundra Tundra
+23% Synergy $3000.00
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+23% Synergy $0.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+23% Synergy $18.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+22% Synergy $5.87
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+21% Synergy $0.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+17% Synergy $15.97
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+15% Synergy $6.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $6.71
Cloudcrest Lake Cloudcrest Lake
+12% Synergy $0.26
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.28
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+10% Synergy $0.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $35.68
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $12.47
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+5% Synergy $0.41
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.37
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $6.91
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.37
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.47
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-6% Synergy $11.47
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-8% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-12% Synergy $4.61
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-15% Synergy $7.91

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler: Blink.

Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Popular Entertainer Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Popular Entertainer
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin

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