App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Price tag $0.93

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Humans 27% Party 13% Wizards 10% Shapeshifters 9% Wheels 6%
View Average Decklist All Shapeshifters Commanders

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero's Shapeshifters builds — cards that lean hardest into the Shapeshifters theme.

Valiant Changeling Valiant Changeling
+99% Synergy $0.34
Mistwalker Mistwalker
+99% Synergy $0.21
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+99% Synergy $0.32
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+99% Synergy $6.38
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+99% Synergy $1.14
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+99% Synergy $1.29
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+98% Synergy $5.10
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+97% Synergy $3.39
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+87% Synergy $0.27
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+87% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The staple cards most Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero Shapeshifters decks run as their core.

Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+87% Synergy $0.55
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+87% Synergy $2.50
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+86% Synergy $2.37
Littjara Kinseekers Littjara Kinseekers
+74% Synergy $0.20
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+74% Synergy $2.21
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+73% Synergy $4.34
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+62% Synergy $0.14
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+59% Synergy $9.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+33% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero Shapeshifters game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $69.93
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $48.18
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $61.19

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Shapeshifters plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+99% Synergy $0.26
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+99% Synergy $0.33
Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+66% Synergy $0.27
Changeling Sentinel Changeling Sentinel
+49% Synergy $0.19
Lord of the Unreal Lord of the Unreal
+49% Synergy $0.71
Nimble Trapfinder Nimble Trapfinder
+49% Synergy $0.27
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+49% Synergy $1.08
Vodalian Wave-Knight Vodalian Wave-Knight
+48% Synergy $4.92
Turtleshell Changeling Turtleshell Changeling
+37% Synergy $0.31
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+37% Synergy $0.20
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+37% Synergy $0.23
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+37% Synergy $0.26
Sylvia Brightspear Sylvia Brightspear
+37% Synergy $1.80
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+37% Synergy $5.33
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+37% Synergy $3.35
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+36% Synergy $0.66
Herald of Hoofbeats Herald of Hoofbeats
+36% Synergy $5.61
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+36% Synergy $0.37
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+34% Synergy $6.12
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+34% Synergy $0.38
Drogskol Captain Drogskol Captain
+33% Synergy $0.39
Belonging Belonging
+33% Synergy $0.25
Rooftop Percher Rooftop Percher
+33% Synergy $0.19
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+30% Synergy $2.40
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+30% Synergy $2.52
Mistform Ultimus Mistform Ultimus
+24% Synergy $0.38
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+24% Synergy $15.40
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+24% Synergy $13.40
Sea Gate Loremaster Sea Gate Loremaster
+24% Synergy $7.57
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+24% Synergy $0.40
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+24% Synergy $0.30
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+24% Synergy $0.24
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+23% Synergy $0.35
Cid, Timeless Artificer Cid, Timeless Artificer
+23% Synergy $5.43
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+23% Synergy $8.25
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+22% Synergy $0.62
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+22% Synergy $48.86
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $4.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.32
Bonescythe Sliver Bonescythe Sliver
+12% Synergy $5.27
Winged Sliver Winged Sliver
+12% Synergy $0.99
Squad Commander Squad Commander
+12% Synergy $0.21
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+12% Synergy $0.28
Robaran Mercenaries Robaran Mercenaries
+12% Synergy $0.33
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+12% Synergy $0.99
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+11% Synergy $0.40
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+11% Synergy $4.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $4.73
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+10% Synergy $1.91
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+9% Synergy $1.56

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero's Shapeshifters deck ahead.

Absorb Identity Absorb Identity
+49% Synergy $0.20
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+49% Synergy $0.26
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+47% Synergy $1.29
Shields of Velis Vel Shields of Velis Vel
+37% Synergy $1.26
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+31% Synergy $1.63
Personify Personify
+31% Synergy $0.33
Ego Erasure Ego Erasure
+24% Synergy $0.16
Unsummon Unsummon
+23% Synergy $0.25
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+13% Synergy $0.29
Ixidor's Will Ixidor's Will
+12% Synergy $0.18
Wings of Velis Vel Wings of Velis Vel
+12% Synergy $0.13
Sage's Dousing Sage's Dousing
+12% Synergy $0.25
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+12% Synergy $0.11
Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+12% Synergy $0.32
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+12% Synergy $0.17
Energy Arc Energy Arc
+12% Synergy $0.42
Snapback Snapback
+12% Synergy $0.39
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+12% Synergy $0.30
Brought Back Brought Back
+11% Synergy $1.50
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+11% Synergy $3.25
Geistwave Geistwave
+11% Synergy $0.21
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+11% Synergy $9.99
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+11% Synergy $0.42
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+11% Synergy $0.31
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+11% Synergy $0.84
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+11% Synergy $5.95
Impulse Impulse
+10% Synergy $0.26
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $4.58
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+10% Synergy $0.51
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+10% Synergy $13.96
Get Lost Get Lost
+10% Synergy $3.36
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+9% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.77
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+7% Synergy $1.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.41
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $1.20
Snap Snap
+6% Synergy $3.65
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $2.97
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.09
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $8.86
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.91
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.73
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.67
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.31
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $11.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Shapeshifters game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero.

Peer Pressure Peer Pressure
+49% Synergy $1.65
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+49% Synergy $0.99
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+32% Synergy $0.63
Stick Together Stick Together
+24% Synergy $0.33
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+20% Synergy $0.36
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+12% Synergy $3.47
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+12% Synergy $0.34
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+10% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.33
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+9% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+7% Synergy $0.31
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.68
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.40
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-15% Synergy $2.08

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero Shapeshifters decks.

Stalactite Dagger Stalactite Dagger
+66% Synergy $0.24
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+33% Synergy $5.10
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+32% Synergy $0.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+27% Synergy $4.67
Runed Stalactite Runed Stalactite
+24% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $2.28
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+17% Synergy $1.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.52
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+12% Synergy $0.31
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+12% Synergy $0.58
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+12% Synergy $0.38
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+12% Synergy $1.90
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+12% Synergy $7.69
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+11% Synergy $4.81
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $5.81
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+11% Synergy $18.38
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $19.19
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+10% Synergy $5.20
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+9% Synergy $0.93
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $31.91
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $5.94
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+8% Synergy $9.29

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Shapeshifters strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero decks.

Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+35% Synergy $0.37
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+34% Synergy $3.20
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+33% Synergy $3.14
Necroduality Necroduality
+24% Synergy $8.21
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+24% Synergy $0.32
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+20% Synergy $1.22
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+20% Synergy $5.80
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $3.26
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+13% Synergy $0.58
Double Down Double Down
+12% Synergy $0.62
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+12% Synergy $2.39
Weight of Conscience Weight of Conscience
+12% Synergy $0.13
The Eleventh Hour The Eleventh Hour
+12% Synergy $0.26
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+12% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+12% Synergy $3.54
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+10% Synergy $3.41
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+10% Synergy $4.12
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+10% Synergy $8.59
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $6.81
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+8% Synergy $0.91
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $4.78
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $5.79
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero's Shapeshifters game plan.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+10% Synergy $5.00
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 // Folk Hero Shapeshifters decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+38% Synergy $3.52
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+24% Synergy $0.34
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+22% Synergy $28.42
Elephant Graveyard Elephant Graveyard
+12% Synergy $284.33
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+12% Synergy $6.35
Mutavault Mutavault
+11% Synergy $3.94
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $3.64
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+11% Synergy $0.31
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.42
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+11% Synergy $2.02
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.48
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+11% Synergy $2.51
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+11% Synergy $3.12
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+11% Synergy $5.95
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+10% Synergy $0.89
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+10% Synergy $0.29
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $3.23
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+10% Synergy $0.75
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $60.52
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero's Shapeshifters strategy.

Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+65% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $2.59
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+24% Synergy $0.49
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+24% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.89
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $5.39
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $3.95
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $2.50
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-25% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero's Shapeshifters decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+60% Synergy $0.23
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+36% Synergy $0.26
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+34% Synergy $6.12
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+32% Synergy $0.83
Wanderwine Hub Wanderwine Hub
+24% Synergy $3.50
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.24
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+16% Synergy $0.23
Port Town Port Town
+15% Synergy $0.34
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+15% Synergy $6.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $6.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $4.73
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+11% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.37
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+9% Synergy $0.36
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+9% Synergy $0.20
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.88
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+5% Synergy $0.41
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+4% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $18.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.87
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.47
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-6% Synergy $11.47
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-10% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-12% Synergy $4.61
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-13% Synergy $7.91
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-20% Synergy $15.97

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero: Shapeshifters.

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Flaming Fist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Veteran Soldier Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Veteran Soldier
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Prava of the Steel Legion Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Prava of the Steel Legion
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Radiant, Serra Archangel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eleventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eleventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Eleventh Doctor Clara Oswald The Eleventh Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Eleventh Doctor Ian Chesterton The Eleventh Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Eleventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Eleventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Eleventh Doctor Rose Tyler The Eleventh Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Eleventh Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Eleventh Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Clan Crafter Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Shameless Charlatan Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Shameless Charlatan
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Siani, Eye of the Storm Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero

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