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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Flaming Fist
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+66% Synergy $0.10
Pit Automaton Pit Automaton
+50% Synergy $0.11
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+49% Synergy $0.18
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+49% Synergy $0.59
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+48% Synergy $0.15
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+48% Synergy $0.37
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+47% Synergy $0.66
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+47% Synergy $0.51
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+45% Synergy $0.43
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+43% Synergy $0.39
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
+32% Synergy $1.71
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+32% Synergy $10.07
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+25% Synergy $0.46
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+25% Synergy $0.10
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
+25% Synergy $0.08
Basri's Acolyte Basri's Acolyte
+25% Synergy $0.04
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+25% Synergy $0.18
Coralhelm Guide Coralhelm Guide
+25% Synergy $0.07
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+25% Synergy $1.02
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+25% Synergy $13.77
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+25% Synergy $0.09
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+25% Synergy $0.40
Prowling Felidar Prowling Felidar
+25% Synergy $0.11
Resplendent Griffin Resplendent Griffin
+25% Synergy $0.06
Suspicious Bookcase Suspicious Bookcase
+25% Synergy $0.12
Victory's Envoy Victory's Envoy
+25% Synergy $0.29
Beacon Hawk Beacon Hawk
+25% Synergy $0.14
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+25% Synergy $0.13
Dauntless Aven Dauntless Aven
+25% Synergy $0.07
Teardrop Kami Teardrop Kami
+25% Synergy $0.21
Trickster Mage Trickster Mage
+25% Synergy $0.18
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
+25% Synergy $0.08
Zephyr Winder Zephyr Winder
+25% Synergy $0.09
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+25% Synergy $0.52
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+24% Synergy $0.35
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+24% Synergy $1.01
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+24% Synergy $3.27
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+24% Synergy $0.50
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+24% Synergy $0.26
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+24% Synergy $0.27
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+24% Synergy $1.60
Brine Comber Brinebound Gift Brine Comber
+24% Synergy $0.11
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+24% Synergy $0.61
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+23% Synergy $1.87
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+23% Synergy $0.79
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim Dorothea's Retribution Dorothea, Vengeful Victim
+23% Synergy $0.21
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+22% Synergy $1.34
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+20% Synergy $0.28
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+20% Synergy $0.50
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+18% Synergy $0.86

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist safe.

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+73% Synergy $2.34
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+50% Synergy $0.09
Rustler Rampage Rustler Rampage
+50% Synergy $0.10
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+49% Synergy $0.08
Light the Way Light the Way
+49% Synergy $0.04
Acrobatic Leap Acrobatic Leap
+33% Synergy $0.04
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+33% Synergy $0.51
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+32% Synergy $17.50
Hinder Hinder
+25% Synergy $0.20
Blessed Alliance Blessed Alliance
+25% Synergy $0.13
Burst of Energy Burst of Energy
+25% Synergy $0.24
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+25% Synergy $0.21
Crypsis Crypsis
+25% Synergy $0.03
Djeru's Resolve Djeru's Resolve
+25% Synergy $0.03
Energy Arc Energy Arc
+25% Synergy $0.41
Ephemeral Shields Ephemeral Shields
+25% Synergy $0.07
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+25% Synergy $0.05
Hope and Glory Hope and Glory
+25% Synergy $0.17
Roar of the Kha Roar of the Kha
+25% Synergy $0.19
Triton Tactics Triton Tactics
+25% Synergy $0.20
Twiddle Twiddle
+25% Synergy $0.55
Vault Skyward Vault Skyward
+25% Synergy $0.09
Reality Ripple Reality Ripple
+25% Synergy $0.24
Intellectual Offering Intellectual Offering
+24% Synergy $0.32
Shore Up Shore Up
+24% Synergy $0.07
To Arms! To Arms!
+24% Synergy $0.17
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+22% Synergy $1.29
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+21% Synergy $0.12
Absorb Absorb
+19% Synergy $0.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+19% Synergy $0.68
Pongify Pongify
+17% Synergy $1.53
Render Silent Render Silent
+17% Synergy $1.97
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+13% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.72
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.96
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-11% Synergy $2.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.05
Counterspell Counterspell
-28% Synergy $1.15

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+47% Synergy $1.92
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+47% Synergy $0.14
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+25% Synergy $0.10
Stealth Mission Stealth Mission
+25% Synergy $0.09
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+24% Synergy $0.28
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+24% Synergy $1.98
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+24% Synergy $7.67
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+23% Synergy $0.15
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+21% Synergy $1.55
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+21% Synergy $0.14
Preordain Preordain
+15% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
+14% Synergy $1.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+9% Synergy $3.20

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+50% Synergy $0.98
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+50% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+49% Synergy $0.20
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+49% Synergy $0.78
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+32% Synergy $0.93
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+25% Synergy $0.09
Clown Car Clown Car
+25% Synergy $5.34
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+25% Synergy $0.10
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+25% Synergy $0.13
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+25% Synergy $7.87
Campfire Campfire
+25% Synergy $0.23
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+25% Synergy $0.46
Feldon's Cane Feldon's Cane
+25% Synergy $0.26
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+25% Synergy $1.52
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+25% Synergy $1.74
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+25% Synergy $0.10
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+25% Synergy $0.11
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+24% Synergy $1.54
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+24% Synergy $1.40
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+24% Synergy $0.35
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+24% Synergy $3.44
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+24% Synergy $1.83
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+24% Synergy $1.55
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+24% Synergy $3.75
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+24% Synergy $0.33
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+24% Synergy $7.23
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $2.33
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+23% Synergy $4.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+50% Synergy $0.17
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+49% Synergy $3.33
Righteous Authority Righteous Authority
+48% Synergy $0.33
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+48% Synergy $2.66
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+47% Synergy $0.45
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+46% Synergy $0.22
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+46% Synergy $0.37
Idolized Idolized
+33% Synergy $0.48
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+32% Synergy $0.35
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+30% Synergy $2.80
Ephara's Enlightenment Ephara's Enlightenment
+25% Synergy $0.07
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+25% Synergy $0.26
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+25% Synergy $0.10
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+25% Synergy $0.11
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+25% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Touch Ghostly Touch
+25% Synergy $0.09
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+25% Synergy $0.19
Empyrial Armor Empyrial Armor
+25% Synergy $0.25
Spectral Steel Spectral Steel
+25% Synergy $0.07
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+24% Synergy $0.29
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+24% Synergy $0.77
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+24% Synergy $0.25
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+24% Synergy $0.12
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+24% Synergy $0.31
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+24% Synergy $0.19
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+24% Synergy $2.25
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+24% Synergy $6.55
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+24% Synergy $2.57
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+24% Synergy $0.67
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+24% Synergy $3.98
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+24% Synergy $16.16
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+24% Synergy $0.05
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+23% Synergy $1.96
Combat Research Combat Research
+23% Synergy $0.34
Curiosity Curiosity
+23% Synergy $0.55
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+23% Synergy $0.20
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+23% Synergy $0.51
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+22% Synergy $0.66
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+21% Synergy $0.25
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+21% Synergy $2.27
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+18% Synergy $1.10
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+18% Synergy $3.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+25% Synergy $2.26
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+25% Synergy $0.88
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+20% Synergy $6.04

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Arid Archway Arid Archway
+49% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+31% Synergy $6.69
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+25% Synergy $0.16
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+25% Synergy $0.12
Underdark Rift Underdark Rift
+25% Synergy $0.36
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $1.43
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+24% Synergy $0.10
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.43
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+22% Synergy $0.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+50% Synergy $0.62
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+46% Synergy $0.19
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+33% Synergy $0.83
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $1.22
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+30% Synergy $0.45
Fieldmist Borderpost Fieldmist Borderpost
+24% Synergy $0.37
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+24% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+16% Synergy $0.41
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $3.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.14
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-12% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+39% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+34% Synergy $0.08
Public Thoroughfare Public Thoroughfare
+33% Synergy $0.07
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+32% Synergy $0.18
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+23% Synergy $0.12
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+22% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+18% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+10% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.13
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.09
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-16% Synergy $13.85
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-17% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-33% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.19

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist.

Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Acolyte of Bahamut Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Acolyte of Bahamut
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sengir, the Dark Baron Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Halana, Kessig Ranger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Heroes in a Half Shell Heroes in a Half Shell
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sengir, the Dark Baron Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
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Other Available Backgrounds

Volo, Itinerant Scholar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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