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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan
Price tag $0.55

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Guild Artisan
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
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Playstyle & Strategy

Energy 50% Midrange 50%
View Average Decklist All Energy Commanders

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Energy plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Maulfist Doorbuster Maulfist Doorbuster
+99% Synergy $0.10
Reckless Reveler Reckless Reveler
+99% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Turtle Thriving Turtle
+99% Synergy $0.11
Digsite Conservator Digsite Conservator
+99% Synergy $0.07
Janjeet Sentry Janjeet Sentry
+99% Synergy $0.08
Torch Fiend Torch Fiend
+99% Synergy $0.20
Pathmaker Initiate Pathmaker Initiate
+99% Synergy $0.06
Aerial Guide Aerial Guide
+99% Synergy $0.03
Frost Lynx Frost Lynx
+99% Synergy $0.16
Aether Swooper Aether Swooper
+99% Synergy $0.30
Hotfoot Gnome Hotfoot Gnome
+99% Synergy $0.08
Gilded Ghoda Gilded Ghoda
+99% Synergy $0.14
Pit Automaton Pit Automaton
+99% Synergy $0.25
Aethersquall Ancient Aethersquall Ancient
+99% Synergy $0.20
Brazen Collector Brazen Collector
+99% Synergy $0.24
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+99% Synergy $0.33
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+99% Synergy $0.14
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+99% Synergy $0.29
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+99% Synergy $0.34
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+99% Synergy $0.13
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+99% Synergy $0.39
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+99% Synergy $0.20
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+98% Synergy $0.42
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+96% Synergy $0.48
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+96% Synergy $0.99
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+92% Synergy $1.80
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+92% Synergy $0.68

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan's Energy deck ahead.

Harnessed Lightning Harnessed Lightning
+99% Synergy $0.21
Fires of Victory Fires of Victory
+99% Synergy $0.14
Double Negative Double Negative
+99% Synergy $0.25
Disperse Disperse
+99% Synergy $0.14
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+99% Synergy $0.24
Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+99% Synergy $0.21
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+99% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+98% Synergy $0.23
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+98% Synergy $2.19
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+98% Synergy $0.22
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+97% Synergy $0.24
Counterflux Counterflux
+96% Synergy $0.50
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+93% Synergy $0.28
Expedite Expedite
+91% Synergy $0.81
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+91% Synergy $1.97
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+90% Synergy $0.47
Negate Negate
+68% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+58% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
+48% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Energy game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan.

Spreading Insurrection Spreading Insurrection
+99% Synergy $0.22
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+99% Synergy $0.30
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+99% Synergy $0.19
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+98% Synergy $3.53
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+94% Synergy $0.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+74% Synergy $1.07

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan Energy decks.

True-Faith Censer True-Faith Censer
+99% Synergy $0.06
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+99% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+71% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Energy strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan decks.

Ghostly Touch Ghostly Touch
+99% Synergy $0.29
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+99% Synergy $0.13
Conjured Currency Conjured Currency
+99% Synergy $0.30
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+99% Synergy $0.24
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+98% Synergy $0.22
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+96% Synergy $1.70
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+92% Synergy $2.47

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan Energy decks.

Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+99% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+86% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan's Energy strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+64% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan's Energy decks.

Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+99% Synergy $0.30
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+97% Synergy $0.24
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+95% Synergy $0.29
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+92% Synergy $0.68
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+82% Synergy $0.17
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+55% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

Satya, Aetherflux Genius Satya, Aetherflux Genius
Liberty Prime, Recharged Liberty Prime, Recharged
Dr. Madison Li Dr. Madison Li
The Motherlode, Excavator The Motherlode, Excavator
Saheeli, Radiant Creator Saheeli, Radiant Creator
Pia Nalaar, Chief Mechanic Pia Nalaar, Chief Mechanic
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
The Ninth Doctor Martha Jones The Ninth Doctor // Martha Jones
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

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