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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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Creatures

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

Stonehorn Chanter Stonehorn Chanter
+99% Synergy $0.08
Amphin Cutthroat Amphin Cutthroat
+99% Synergy $0.04
Kabira Outrider Kabira Outrider
+99% Synergy $0.08
Viscerid Deepwalker Viscerid Deepwalker
+99% Synergy $0.10
Bishop of Binding Bishop of Binding
+99% Synergy $0.25
Seafloor Stalker Seafloor Stalker
+99% Synergy $0.07
Cascade Seer Cascade Seer
+99% Synergy $0.07
Guild Thief Guild Thief
+99% Synergy $0.07
Apothecary Initiate Apothecary Initiate
+99% Synergy $0.15
Absolver Thrull Absolver Thrull
+99% Synergy $0.05
Draugr Thought-Thief Draugr Thought-Thief
+99% Synergy $0.08
Shepherd of Heroes Shepherd of Heroes
+99% Synergy $0.14
Emeria Captain Emeria Captain
+99% Synergy $0.15
Phantom Warrior Phantom Warrior
+99% Synergy $0.30
Archpriest of Iona Archpriest of Iona
+99% Synergy $0.29
Master of Winds Master of Winds
+99% Synergy $0.22
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+99% Synergy $0.18
Squad Commander Squad Commander
+99% Synergy $0.20
Nimble Trapfinder Nimble Trapfinder
+99% Synergy $0.21
Loan Shark Loan Shark
+99% Synergy $0.15
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+99% Synergy $0.26
Archive Dragon Archive Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.22
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+99% Synergy $5.32
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+99% Synergy $0.36
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+99% Synergy $0.25
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+99% Synergy $0.33
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+99% Synergy $0.36
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
+99% Synergy $0.28
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+99% Synergy $5.18
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+99% Synergy $3.40
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+99% Synergy $1.51
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+99% Synergy $0.27
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+99% Synergy $2.73
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+99% Synergy $2.69
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+99% Synergy $0.52
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+99% Synergy $0.14
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+99% Synergy $0.16
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+99% Synergy $1.10
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+99% Synergy $0.35
Smirking Spelljacker Smirking Spelljacker
+99% Synergy $2.74
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+99% Synergy $18.14
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+98% Synergy $0.29
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+98% Synergy $0.35
Malcator, Purity Overseer Malcator, Purity Overseer
+98% Synergy $0.27
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+98% Synergy $0.63
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+98% Synergy $2.17
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
+98% Synergy $0.19
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+97% Synergy $8.68
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+96% Synergy $6.83
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+94% Synergy $6.42

Instants

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

Allied Assault Allied Assault
+99% Synergy $0.15
Practiced Tactics Practiced Tactics
+99% Synergy $0.18
Concerted Defense Concerted Defense
+99% Synergy $0.22
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+99% Synergy $0.11

Sorceries

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

Skyclave Plunder Skyclave Plunder
+99% Synergy $0.12
Stick Together Stick Together
+99% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+99% Synergy $0.45

Enchantments

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

Journey to Oblivion Journey to Oblivion
+99% Synergy $0.12

Utility Lands

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

Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+99% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+99% Synergy $0.36
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.39
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+99% Synergy $0.44
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+97% Synergy $0.51
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+95% Synergy $0.58
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+92% Synergy $0.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+82% Synergy $1.09

Lands

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

Base Camp Base Camp
+99% Synergy $0.14
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+99% Synergy $0.16
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+98% Synergy $0.26
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+98% Synergy $0.27
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+98% Synergy $1.01
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+98% Synergy $0.44
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+96% Synergy $6.83
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+92% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+92% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+89% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+84% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+84% Synergy $0.33
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+79% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+64% Synergy $0.31
Port Town Port Town
+53% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+36% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+34% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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