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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Price tag $0.63

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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Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+34% Synergy $54.50

Creatures

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

Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+97% Synergy $1.31
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+96% Synergy $0.15
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+94% Synergy $0.29
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+92% Synergy $1.62
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+92% Synergy $0.40
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+91% Synergy $0.28
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+90% Synergy $0.33
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+90% Synergy $0.35
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+89% Synergy $0.25
Soulherder Soulherder
+85% Synergy $2.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+75% Synergy $0.34
Littjara Kinseekers Littjara Kinseekers
+49% Synergy $0.25
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+49% Synergy $0.21
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+49% Synergy $0.14
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+49% Synergy $1.61
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+49% Synergy $0.42
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+49% Synergy $1.42
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+49% Synergy $0.11
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+49% Synergy $0.58
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+49% Synergy $0.31
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+49% Synergy $0.20
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+49% Synergy $0.51
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+49% Synergy $0.34
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+49% Synergy $0.25
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+48% Synergy $0.17
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+48% Synergy $0.26
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+48% Synergy $0.33
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+48% Synergy $0.29
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+48% Synergy $3.28
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+47% Synergy $0.29
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+47% Synergy $1.58
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+46% Synergy $0.35
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+46% Synergy $0.33
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+46% Synergy $0.28
Spark Double Spark Double
+45% Synergy $13.70
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+45% Synergy $0.30
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+44% Synergy $0.37
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+44% Synergy $0.44
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+44% Synergy $0.23
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+43% Synergy $4.42
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+43% Synergy $1.13
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+43% Synergy $0.29
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+43% Synergy $0.44
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+43% Synergy $1.80
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+43% Synergy $1.74
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+42% Synergy $0.32
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+41% Synergy $0.36
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+40% Synergy $2.71
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+37% Synergy $0.99

Instants

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

Personify Personify
+97% Synergy $0.24
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+91% Synergy $1.21
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+88% Synergy $1.15
Wings of Velis Vel Wings of Velis Vel
+49% Synergy $0.14
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+48% Synergy $3.69
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+48% Synergy $0.31
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+48% Synergy $0.21
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+48% Synergy $5.40
Unsummon Unsummon
+48% Synergy $0.07
Semester's End Semester's End
+48% Synergy $0.92
Dispel Dispel
+46% Synergy $0.32
Blur Blur
+46% Synergy $0.37
Reprieve Reprieve
+45% Synergy $1.31
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+45% Synergy $0.36
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+43% Synergy $20.32
Absorb Absorb
+43% Synergy $0.42
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+39% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+38% Synergy $2.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+36% Synergy $5.19
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+34% Synergy $5.07
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+34% Synergy $0.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.92
Negate Negate
+22% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $0.69
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $3.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Austere Command Austere Command
+86% Synergy $0.46
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+48% Synergy $0.32
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+46% Synergy $0.36
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+22% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+89% Synergy $6.82
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+49% Synergy $2.26
The Seriema The Seriema
+48% Synergy $0.83
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+43% Synergy $4.59
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+42% Synergy $6.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+29% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+48% Synergy $0.37
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+48% Synergy $9.83
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+45% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Mutavault Mutavault
+49% Synergy $4.28
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+44% Synergy $10.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+47% Synergy $0.36
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+45% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+43% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.92
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+47% Synergy $0.35
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+36% Synergy $5.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $17.77
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+1% Synergy $8.07
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

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

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
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
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

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
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier