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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Price tag $5.89

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One
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Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Shapeshifters 34% Party 18% Wizards 16% Humans 6% Aristocrats 6%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One Party game on their own.

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+22% Synergy $1.51
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $39.16

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Party plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+66% Synergy $0.27
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
+66% Synergy $1.18
Skeletal Changeling Skeletal Changeling
+66% Synergy $0.33
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+66% Synergy $0.44
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+66% Synergy $0.84
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+66% Synergy $8.99
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+66% Synergy $2.83
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+66% Synergy $0.39
Soul Diviner Soul Diviner
+65% Synergy $0.39
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+64% Synergy $0.49
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+64% Synergy $2.54
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+64% Synergy $0.27
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+64% Synergy $1.04
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+63% Synergy $0.66
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+63% Synergy $1.35
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+62% Synergy $0.33
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+61% Synergy $1.23
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+61% Synergy $0.48
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+53% Synergy $1.67
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+48% Synergy $2.38
Smitten Swordmaster Smitten Swordmaster
+33% Synergy $0.27
Information Dealer Information Dealer
+33% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Loremaster Sea Gate Loremaster
+33% Synergy $6.10
Zephyr Winder Zephyr Winder
+33% Synergy $0.19
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop Ormendahl, the Corrupter Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
+33% Synergy $0.52
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+33% Synergy $0.10
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+33% Synergy $5.42
Vedalken Mastermind Vedalken Mastermind
+33% Synergy $0.38
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+33% Synergy $0.42
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+33% Synergy $0.21
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+33% Synergy $6.13
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+33% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+33% Synergy $0.13
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+33% Synergy $1.39
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+32% Synergy $3.17
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+32% Synergy $2.44
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+32% Synergy $0.41
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+32% Synergy $0.28
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+32% Synergy $0.21
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+32% Synergy $1.18
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+32% Synergy $2.78
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+32% Synergy $2.06
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+31% Synergy $0.36
Ramses, Assassin Lord Ramses, Assassin Lord
+31% Synergy $2.51
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+31% Synergy $0.71
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+30% Synergy $0.53
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+29% Synergy $0.39
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+29% Synergy $0.38
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
+29% Synergy $1.08
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $1.82

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One's Party deck ahead.

Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+66% Synergy $0.31
Concerted Defense Concerted Defense
+33% Synergy $0.23
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+33% Synergy $0.19
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+33% Synergy $0.49
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+32% Synergy $0.15
Geistwave Geistwave
+32% Synergy $0.19
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+31% Synergy $0.42
Shore Up Shore Up
+31% Synergy $0.30
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+31% Synergy $0.38
Unsummon Unsummon
+31% Synergy $0.17
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+30% Synergy $16.03
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+30% Synergy $1.00
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+29% Synergy $2.53
Resculpt Resculpt
+27% Synergy $0.34
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $3.78
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $13.30
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.45
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.44
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+19% Synergy $0.35
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+17% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $9.48
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+15% Synergy $56.44
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+15% Synergy $1.67
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $4.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+0% Synergy $3.07

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Party game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One.

Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+66% Synergy $0.32
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+55% Synergy $0.35
Endemic Plague Endemic Plague
+33% Synergy $0.26
Neverending Torment Neverending Torment
+33% Synergy $0.77
Exterminate! Exterminate!
+33% Synergy $0.31
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+33% Synergy $0.50
Fade Away Fade Away
+33% Synergy $0.44
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+33% Synergy $0.31
Step Through Step Through
+32% Synergy $0.23
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+32% Synergy $1.07
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+31% Synergy $0.24
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+31% Synergy $0.38
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+30% Synergy $0.37
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+28% Synergy $29.93
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+27% Synergy $11.93
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+27% Synergy $35.15
Dread Return Dread Return
+26% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One Party decks.

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+54% Synergy $5.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy $1.98
Cryptic Gateway Cryptic Gateway
+33% Synergy $1.30
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+33% Synergy $0.67
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+33% Synergy $10.27
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+32% Synergy $3.18
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+32% Synergy $1.80
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+32% Synergy $1.05
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+31% Synergy $18.39
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+31% Synergy $19.25
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+30% Synergy $5.11
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+29% Synergy $17.15
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+25% Synergy $5.75

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Party strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One decks.

Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+66% Synergy $0.55
Call to the Kindred Call to the Kindred
+33% Synergy $1.30
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+32% Synergy $0.28
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+32% Synergy $0.55
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+31% Synergy $1.54
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+30% Synergy $5.63
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+30% Synergy $0.31
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+24% Synergy $2.93
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+22% Synergy $10.53

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One Party decks.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+98% Synergy $0.76
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+65% Synergy $0.32
Soulstone Sanctuary Soulstone Sanctuary
+32% Synergy $0.85
Mutavault Mutavault
+32% Synergy $4.18
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+31% Synergy $9.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $4.23
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+29% Synergy $58.92
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+26% Synergy $29.95
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+20% Synergy $10.64
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $1.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One's Party strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $2.35
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+33% Synergy $0.46
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+32% Synergy $4.51
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+32% Synergy $1.14
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+31% Synergy $0.31
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+29% Synergy $5.10
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+27% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+8% Synergy $0.45
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One's Party decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+73% Synergy $0.27
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+66% Synergy $0.36
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+61% Synergy $0.34
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+50% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+47% Synergy $0.34
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.37
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+33% Synergy $0.24
Frost Marsh Frost Marsh
+32% Synergy $0.82
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+31% Synergy $0.38
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+30% Synergy $1.00
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+30% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+30% Synergy $0.37
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+29% Synergy $0.43
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+28% Synergy $29.93
Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+28% Synergy $3.47
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+27% Synergy $6.46
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+27% Synergy $35.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $1.82
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+24% Synergy $51.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+24% Synergy $0.64
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $13.30
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.45
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+19% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $9.48
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+15% Synergy $0.49
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.98
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.19
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $28.05
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $2.08
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-15% Synergy $10.08
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.25
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-22% Synergy $0.45

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One: Party.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Acolyte of Bahamut Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Shadow Thieves Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Sengir, the Dark Baron Siani, Eye of the Storm Sengir, the Dark Baron // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Candlekeep Sage Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dungeon Delver Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dungeon Delver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Shameless Charlatan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Shameless Charlatan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Sword Coast Sailor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Siani, Eye of the Storm Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Feywild Visitor Burakos, Party Leader // Feywild Visitor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Candlekeep Sage Sarevok, Deathbringer // Candlekeep Sage
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Sarevok, Deathbringer Dungeon Delver Sarevok, Deathbringer // Dungeon Delver

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