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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $0.74

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 40% Humans 20% Soldiers 20%
View Average Decklist All Humans Commanders

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Humans plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+99% Synergy $0.28
Garrison Cat Garrison Cat
+99% Synergy $0.27
Trynn, Champion of Freedom Trynn, Champion of Freedom
+99% Synergy $0.61
Protector of Gondor Protector of Gondor
+99% Synergy $0.17
Lena, Selfless Champion Lena, Selfless Champion
+99% Synergy $0.38
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+99% Synergy $0.38
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+99% Synergy $0.24
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+99% Synergy $1.89
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+99% Synergy $0.22
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
+99% Synergy $0.13
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+99% Synergy $0.41
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+98% Synergy $0.31
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+98% Synergy $0.48
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+98% Synergy $0.42
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+98% Synergy $0.58
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+97% Synergy $0.40
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+97% Synergy $0.55
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+97% Synergy $3.39
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+96% Synergy $0.72
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+95% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+76% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader's Humans deck ahead.

Rustler Rampage Rustler Rampage
+99% Synergy $0.24
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+98% Synergy $0.22
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+98% Synergy $0.39
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+95% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+95% Synergy $2.43
Pongify Pongify
+91% Synergy $1.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+70% Synergy $0.77
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+60% Synergy $3.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+46% Synergy $1.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy $3.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Humans game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader.

Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+99% Synergy $2.07
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+98% Synergy $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
+86% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader Humans decks.

Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+99% Synergy $0.78
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+98% Synergy $5.63
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+98% Synergy $3.24
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+92% Synergy $5.65
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+91% Synergy $5.81
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+89% Synergy $0.40

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Humans strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader decks.

Murder Investigation Murder Investigation
+99% Synergy $0.09
Elspeth's Talent Elspeth's Talent
+99% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+99% Synergy $0.22
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+99% Synergy $0.40
Mobilization Mobilization
+99% Synergy $0.74
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+99% Synergy $0.30
Omen of the Sun Omen of the Sun
+99% Synergy $0.28
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+99% Synergy $6.14
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+98% Synergy $1.23
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+97% Synergy $0.77
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+96% Synergy $9.34
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+94% Synergy $0.76
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+94% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader's Humans game plan.

Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+99% Synergy $1.67
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+97% Synergy $2.16

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader Humans build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Belenon Belenon War Anthem Invasion of Belenon
+99% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader Humans decks.

Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+99% Synergy $0.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+95% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader's Humans strategy.

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+92% Synergy $0.62
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+49% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+44% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader's Humans decks.

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+98% Synergy $0.39
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+98% Synergy $0.47
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+95% Synergy $2.43
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+93% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+89% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+85% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+84% Synergy $0.25
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+81% Synergy $0.17
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+79% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+64% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+64% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+63% Synergy $0.22
Port Town Port Town
+53% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+36% Synergy $0.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+34% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader: Humans.

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Veteran Soldier Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Veteran Soldier
Prava of the Steel Legion Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Prava of the Steel Legion // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Prava of the Steel Legion Thrasios, Triton Hero Prava of the Steel Legion // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Inspiring Leader Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Inspiring Leader
The First Doctor Peri Brown The First Doctor // Peri Brown
The Third Doctor Peri Brown The Third Doctor // Peri Brown
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Prava of the Steel Legion Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Prava of the Steel Legion Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Inspiring Leader Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader
Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Prava of the Steel Legion Akiri, Line-Slinger // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Siani, Eye of the Storm Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Radiant, Serra Archangel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Siani, Eye of the Storm Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker The Prismatic Piper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // The Prismatic Piper
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Prava of the Steel Legion Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Prava of the Steel Legion
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa

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