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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Hardy Outlander
Price tag $0.34

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Hardy Outlander

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+24% Synergy $33.99
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+16% Synergy $252.87
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+14% Synergy $372.38
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+13% Synergy $11.93
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+12% Synergy $643.42
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $16.62
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+10% Synergy $71.05
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $94.69
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+1% Synergy $6.61

Creatures

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

Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+43% Synergy $0.95
Voracious Varmint Voracious Varmint
+40% Synergy $0.05
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+39% Synergy $0.10
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+38% Synergy $42.76
Phyrexian Swarmlord Phyrexian Swarmlord
+33% Synergy $1.63
Contaminant Grafter Contaminant Grafter
+33% Synergy $7.10
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
+32% Synergy $0.88
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+32% Synergy $6.08
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+32% Synergy $21.66
Venerated Rotpriest Venerated Rotpriest
+31% Synergy $1.08
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+28% Synergy $1.85
Giant Beaver Giant Beaver
+20% Synergy $0.05
Creeping Peeper Creeping Peeper
+20% Synergy $0.03
Spinewoods Armadillo Spinewoods Armadillo
+20% Synergy $0.07
Pit Automaton Pit Automaton
+20% Synergy $0.05
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+20% Synergy $0.64
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+20% Synergy $0.13
District Mascot District Mascot
+20% Synergy $0.32
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+19% Synergy $0.20
Star Whale Star Whale
+19% Synergy $0.89
Three Tree Rootweaver Three Tree Rootweaver
+19% Synergy $0.06
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+19% Synergy $0.28
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+19% Synergy $0.40
Tender Wildguide Tender Wildguide
+19% Synergy $0.32
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+19% Synergy $0.33
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+19% Synergy $0.24
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+18% Synergy $0.24
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+18% Synergy $0.04
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+18% Synergy $0.60
Spitting Slug Spitting Slug
+17% Synergy $0.21
Tarpan Tarpan
+17% Synergy $0.12
Thalakos Mistfolk Thalakos Mistfolk
+17% Synergy $0.10
Bronze Sable Bronze Sable
+17% Synergy $0.06
Chronatog Chronatog
+17% Synergy $4.64
Sparkhunter Masticore Sparkhunter Masticore
+17% Synergy $0.11
Hunting Cheetah Hunting Cheetah
+17% Synergy $36.59
Forest Bear Forest Bear
+17% Synergy $26.57
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+16% Synergy $2.18
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+16% Synergy $4.13
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+16% Synergy $4.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.98
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
+14% Synergy $0.49
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+14% Synergy $60.33
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+13% Synergy $0.19
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+13% Synergy $3.62
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+13% Synergy $11.36
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+12% Synergy $0.44
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+12% Synergy $8.36
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $9.23

Instants

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

Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+32% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+28% Synergy $0.34
Leaping Ambush Leaping Ambush
+20% Synergy $0.08
High Stride High Stride
+20% Synergy $0.04
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+20% Synergy $0.12
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+18% Synergy $0.18
Synchronized Strike Synchronized Strike
+17% Synergy $0.07
Repopulate Repopulate
+17% Synergy $0.19
Vines of the Recluse Vines of the Recluse
+17% Synergy $0.13
Mysteries of the Deep Mysteries of the Deep
+17% Synergy $0.05
Inner Calm, Outer Strength Inner Calm, Outer Strength
+17% Synergy $0.19
Vault Skyward Vault Skyward
+17% Synergy $0.07
Crypsis Crypsis
+17% Synergy $0.02
Ornamental Courage Ornamental Courage
+17% Synergy $0.03
Triton Tactics Triton Tactics
+17% Synergy $0.13
Sudden Spinnerets Sudden Spinnerets
+17% Synergy $0.04
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+16% Synergy $0.24
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+16% Synergy $4.66
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+16% Synergy $1.27
Intellectual Offering Intellectual Offering
+16% Synergy $0.39
Arachnoid Adaptation Arachnoid Adaptation
+16% Synergy $0.06
Stony Strength Stony Strength
+16% Synergy $0.04
Bring the Ending Bring the Ending
+16% Synergy $0.09
Burst of Strength Burst of Strength
+16% Synergy $0.08
Twiddle Twiddle
+16% Synergy $0.77
Solidarity of Heroes Solidarity of Heroes
+16% Synergy $1.42
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+16% Synergy $0.29
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+16% Synergy $0.34
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+15% Synergy $0.23
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+15% Synergy $0.16
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+15% Synergy $0.33
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+14% Synergy $0.04
Shore Up Shore Up
+14% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+14% Synergy $0.72
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+14% Synergy $0.17
Rewind Rewind
+14% Synergy $0.45
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+12% Synergy $15.68
Resculpt Resculpt
+10% Synergy $0.29
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+8% Synergy $1.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.51
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $18.72
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $6.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.46
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $2.10
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $11.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $1.65
Beast Within Beast Within
-18% Synergy $0.59
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-28% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Broken Bond Broken Bond
+28% Synergy $0.34
Wear Down Wear Down
+18% Synergy $0.16
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+18% Synergy $0.20
Wurmquake Wurmquake
+17% Synergy $0.26
Piper's Melody Piper's Melody
+17% Synergy $0.27
Celebrate the Harvest Celebrate the Harvest
+17% Synergy $0.18
Cultural Exchange Cultural Exchange
+16% Synergy $7.09
Fade from History Fade from History
+16% Synergy $0.59
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+16% Synergy $0.69
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+16% Synergy $4.82
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+16% Synergy $0.10
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+15% Synergy $0.15
Many Partings Many Partings
+15% Synergy $0.11
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+15% Synergy $34.12
Overrun Overrun
+14% Synergy $0.14
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+14% Synergy $0.50
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+13% Synergy $0.55
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+13% Synergy $2.56
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+12% Synergy $0.25
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $3.95
Ravenform Ravenform
+12% Synergy $0.18
Preordain Preordain
+8% Synergy $0.61
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.19
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $1.43
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $0.26
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.45
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-21% Synergy $1.69
Cultivate Cultivate
-32% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+19% Synergy $1.32
Decimator Web Decimator Web
+17% Synergy $0.51
Serpent Generator Serpent Generator
+17% Synergy $15.20
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+17% Synergy $0.26
Campfire Campfire
+17% Synergy $0.22
Feldon's Cane Feldon's Cane
+17% Synergy $0.37
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+17% Synergy $0.39
Skyclave Pick-Axe Skyclave Pick-Axe
+16% Synergy $0.11
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+16% Synergy $0.73
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+16% Synergy $1.09
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+16% Synergy $4.55
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+16% Synergy $0.49
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+16% Synergy $0.11
Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+16% Synergy $1.66
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+16% Synergy $4.51
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+16% Synergy $0.35
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+15% Synergy $2.86
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+14% Synergy $1.42
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+13% Synergy $29.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+12% Synergy $0.92
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $41.21
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+10% Synergy $8.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+39% Synergy $0.60
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+28% Synergy $1.44
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+23% Synergy $0.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+17% Synergy $8.34
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+17% Synergy $10.26
Rowen Rowen
+17% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Inertia Curse of Inertia
+17% Synergy $0.61
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+17% Synergy $0.16
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
+17% Synergy $0.14
Goliath Hatchery Goliath Hatchery
+17% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Touch Ghostly Touch
+17% Synergy $0.09
Evolutionary Escalation Evolutionary Escalation
+17% Synergy $1.06
Curse of Bounty Curse of Bounty
+16% Synergy $0.51
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.31
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+16% Synergy $0.11
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+16% Synergy $0.13
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+16% Synergy $0.10
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+15% Synergy $0.65
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+15% Synergy $0.50
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+14% Synergy $3.61
Frogify Frogify
+13% Synergy $0.18
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+13% Synergy $4.50
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+13% Synergy $7.59
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+12% Synergy $0.30
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+12% Synergy $0.95
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+11% Synergy $3.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+10% Synergy $0.88
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $10.46
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.51
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.31
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+7% Synergy $24.05
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+6% Synergy $3.43
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $24.37
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+2% Synergy $1.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+15% Synergy $0.40

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $0.66
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+18% Synergy $0.54
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $1.38
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+16% Synergy $0.37
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+16% Synergy $0.50
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+16% Synergy $73.76
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+16% Synergy $12.02
The Shire The Shire
+14% Synergy $0.89
Maze's End Maze's End
+14% Synergy $1.26
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+14% Synergy $1.51
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $7.01
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+13% Synergy $3.66
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+13% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+12% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $38.71
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+10% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.98
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $1.01
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $9.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+17% Synergy $3.21
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+16% Synergy $0.74
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+16% Synergy $9.63
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+16% Synergy $2.23
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+16% Synergy $1.79
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $153.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $2.10
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+11% Synergy $67.47
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+10% Synergy $2.82
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $24.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-5% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.51
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-17% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-31% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

The Seedcore The Seedcore
+17% Synergy $0.24
Mirrex Mirrex
+16% Synergy $0.65
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+16% Synergy $0.11
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+16% Synergy $0.17
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+15% Synergy $0.50
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+15% Synergy $0.29
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+15% Synergy $0.21
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+15% Synergy $0.09
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+12% Synergy $24.35
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $29.32
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $50.15
City of Brass City of Brass
+11% Synergy $17.11
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $34.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.45
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+7% Synergy $14.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $21.61
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $24.04
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $15.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $9.47
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.72
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+3% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $12.16
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.23
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $8.57
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-14% Synergy $25.51
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-16% Synergy $0.23
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-22% Synergy $0.18
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-41% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-52% Synergy $0.22

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Other Available Backgrounds

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