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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Guild Artisan
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Energy 50% Midrange 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4099 Current Rank
#3876 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan's abilities and overall game plan.

Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+45% Synergy $0.38
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+45% Synergy $2.18
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+43% Synergy $0.09
Omniscience Omniscience
+39% Synergy $3.83
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+35% Synergy $0.34
Twinflame Twinflame
+33% Synergy $5.05
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+33% Synergy $1.85
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+32% Synergy $15.17
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+30% Synergy $7.01
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+28% Synergy $27.60

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan decks.

Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+28% Synergy $2.44
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+27% Synergy $0.95
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+27% Synergy $9.09
Swan Song Swan Song
+17% Synergy $6.09
Pongify Pongify
+16% Synergy $2.10
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+8% Synergy $4.28
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $26.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.46
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy $94.69
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+18% Synergy $46.20
Expropriate Expropriate
+17% Synergy $10.93
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+16% Synergy $42.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy $11.92
Force of Will Force of Will
+12% Synergy $57.48
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+12% Synergy $643.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $48.08
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $92.16

Creatures

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+39% Synergy $0.98
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+26% Synergy $1.74
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+24% Synergy $34.99
Xorn Xorn
+22% Synergy $4.91
The Locust God The Locust God
+21% Synergy $4.67
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+21% Synergy $2.89
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+21% Synergy $11.36
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+21% Synergy $0.27
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+20% Synergy $2.99
Spellskite Spellskite
+19% Synergy $7.26
Myojin of Infinite Rage Myojin of Infinite Rage
+19% Synergy $1.88
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+19% Synergy $0.08
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+19% Synergy $0.57
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+19% Synergy $0.20
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+18% Synergy $0.77
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+18% Synergy $0.17
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+18% Synergy $0.22
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+17% Synergy $0.56
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+16% Synergy $0.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+14% Synergy $0.91
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+13% Synergy $12.30
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+12% Synergy $11.87
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+10% Synergy $1.43

Instants

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

Reweave Reweave
+25% Synergy $0.54
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+22% Synergy $7.64
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+22% Synergy $14.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+15% Synergy $42.96
Misdirection Misdirection
+15% Synergy $5.95
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $1.15
High Tide High Tide
+14% Synergy $1.29
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+14% Synergy $8.78
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+11% Synergy $5.39
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+11% Synergy $2.35
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $49.42
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $7.00
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.75

Sorceries

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

Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+24% Synergy $0.41
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+17% Synergy $1.75
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+14% Synergy $4.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.73
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $7.91
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+19% Synergy $10.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+14% Synergy $51.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+20% Synergy $30.05
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+19% Synergy $24.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.33
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+13% Synergy $55.47
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $67.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $1.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-32% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+20% Synergy $24.04
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+17% Synergy $14.12
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+16% Synergy $14.78
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+16% Synergy $13.68
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+15% Synergy $25.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $15.21
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+12% Synergy $50.15
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+12% Synergy $29.32
City of Brass City of Brass
+11% Synergy $17.11
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+10% Synergy $24.53
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $13.72
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $10.54
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+6% Synergy $2.38
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+5% Synergy
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+4% Synergy $0.24
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.73
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-3% Synergy $0.51
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.32
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-14% Synergy $2.60
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.22
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-24% Synergy $0.20

Similar Commanders

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

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Satya, Aetherflux Genius Satya, Aetherflux Genius
Dr. Madison Li Dr. Madison Li
Rex, Cyber-Hound Rex, Cyber-Hound
The Fourteenth Doctor Barbara Wright The Fourteenth Doctor // Barbara Wright
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Street Urchin Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Street Urchin
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dragon Cultist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Guild Artisan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Guild Artisan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Popular Entertainer Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Esior, Wardwing Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Esior, Wardwing Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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