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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan
Price tag $0.67

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.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 46% of decks $2.50
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.94
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+43% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.28
Omniscience Omniscience
+39% Synergy in 44% of decks $5.81
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+35% Synergy in 44% of decks $3.02
Twinflame Twinflame
+33% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.92
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.40
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+32% Synergy in 38% of decks $15.18
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $9.66
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+28% Synergy in 38% of decks $40.11

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 in 38% of decks $3.98
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+27% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.94
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+27% Synergy in 31% of decks $11.17
Swan Song Swan Song
+17% Synergy in 38% of decks $12.21
Pongify Pongify
+16% Synergy in 44% of decks $3.71
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+8% Synergy in 38% of decks $5.47
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy in 38% of decks $40.79
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.98
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy in 44% of decks $4.36

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy in 38% of decks $111.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy in 31% of decks $125.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+18% Synergy in 38% of decks $76.05
Expropriate Expropriate
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $15.76
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+16% Synergy in 38% of decks $67.32
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy in 38% of decks $17.14
Force of Will Force of Will
+12% Synergy in 25% of decks $58.52
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $1121.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy in 38% of decks $39.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy in 19% of decks $166.63

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 in 46% of decks $1.39
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+26% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.00
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $35.95
Xorn Xorn
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $13.74
The Locust God The Locust God
+21% Synergy in 31% of decks $7.38
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.87
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $5.71
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.34
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.94
Spellskite Spellskite
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.94
Myojin of Infinite Rage Myojin of Infinite Rage
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.57
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.18
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.61
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.28
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.04
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.11
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.35
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.45
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.54
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+14% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.00
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $17.76
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $9.41
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.97

Instants

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

Reweave Reweave
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.66
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+22% Synergy in 39% of decks $8.94
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+22% Synergy in 31% of decks $15.45
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+15% Synergy in 31% of decks $54.90
Misdirection Misdirection
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $12.48
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.96
High Tide High Tide
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.07
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $15.92
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $10.30
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.71
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy in 19% of decks $45.74
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $7.57
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.42
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.35

Sorceries

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

Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.94
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+17% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.51
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $6.36
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy in 31% of decks $2.69
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy in 19% of decks $17.87
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy in 19% of decks $5.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $17.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.83

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 in 19% of decks $57.56
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy in 25% of decks $27.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy in 38% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $40.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+19% Synergy in 31% of decks $42.91
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.96
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $37.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $81.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.27
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.39
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-32% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.34

Lands

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

Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+20% Synergy in 50% of decks $33.29
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $18.91
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+16% Synergy in 63% of decks $10.27
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $20.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $35.33
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $20.95
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $61.38
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $33.96
City of Brass City of Brass
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $12.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $30.99
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $16.28
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.71
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+6% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.64
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+5% Synergy in 19% of decks
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+4% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.30
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.98
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-3% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.28
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-14% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.54
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.22
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-24% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.33

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan Deck Stats

Based on 16 Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 28
  • Instant 14
  • Sorcery 8
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 33

Lands: 20 basic, 13 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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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
Saheeli, Radiant Creator Saheeli, Radiant Creator
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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
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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

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