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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $17.07

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 42% Big Mana 5% Burn 5% Cascade 5% Chaos 5% Goblins 5% Spellslinger 5% Storm 5% Suspend 5% Theft 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+50% Synergy $0.41
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+33% Synergy $0.15

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.

Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+66% Synergy $0.52
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+60% Synergy $8.16
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+49% Synergy $0.31
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+49% Synergy $0.41
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+49% Synergy $0.36
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+49% Synergy $0.34
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+48% Synergy $8.68
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+48% Synergy $0.29
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+48% Synergy $6.91
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+45% Synergy $1.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+44% Synergy $1.31
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+41% Synergy $0.83
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+41% Synergy $0.11
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+38% Synergy $9.30
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+37% Synergy $0.35
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+37% Synergy $0.23
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+22% Synergy $20.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $1.45
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+8% Synergy $19.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $25.52
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $10.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $46.53
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+1% Synergy $9.44
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $49.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $50.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.02
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $15.45

Creatures

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

Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+34% Synergy $0.16
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+28% Synergy $0.29
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+28% Synergy $0.53
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+28% Synergy $0.18
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+28% Synergy $6.14
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+25% Synergy $30.32
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+25% Synergy $0.34
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+24% Synergy $1.23
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+24% Synergy $0.22
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+24% Synergy $0.24
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+22% Synergy $0.26
Geological Appraiser Geological Appraiser
+22% Synergy $0.07
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+21% Synergy $1.66
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+21% Synergy $0.10
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+21% Synergy $0.81
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+20% Synergy $1.11
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+20% Synergy $0.24
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+20% Synergy $0.16
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+20% Synergy $1.24
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+18% Synergy $12.20
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+18% Synergy $2.71
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $2.67
Frost Fair Lure Fish Frost Fair Lure Fish
+17% Synergy $0.09
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+17% Synergy $0.21
Flameskull Flameskull
+17% Synergy $0.25
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+16% Synergy $3.42
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.23
Subtlety Subtlety
+16% Synergy $4.68
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+16% Synergy $0.36
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+16% Synergy $0.86
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+13% Synergy $0.14
Sibylline Soothsayer Sibylline Soothsayer
+13% Synergy $0.10
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+13% Synergy $0.06
Star Whale Star Whale
+13% Synergy $0.59
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $3.56
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+12% Synergy $2.48
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+12% Synergy $0.36
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+12% Synergy $8.03
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+12% Synergy $1.17
Gargadon Gargadon
+12% Synergy $0.04
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+12% Synergy $0.18
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+12% Synergy $0.25
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+12% Synergy $0.33
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+12% Synergy $0.13
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+12% Synergy $0.13
Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+12% Synergy $0.13
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+12% Synergy $0.25
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+11% Synergy $3.54
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+11% Synergy $0.12
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $6.31

Instants

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

You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+24% Synergy $0.10
Suspend Suspend
+23% Synergy $0.29
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+16% Synergy $0.08
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+16% Synergy $0.07
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+15% Synergy $0.13
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $8.03
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+12% Synergy $0.24
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+12% Synergy $0.20
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+12% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+11% Synergy $1.12
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+10% Synergy $0.18
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.05
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.25
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $8.90
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $6.27
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+1% Synergy $0.26
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+1% Synergy $0.54
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $5.85
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $44.85
Snap Snap
-5% Synergy $2.17
Abrade Abrade
-7% Synergy $0.10
Consider Consider
-9% Synergy $0.44
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $2.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-15% Synergy $1.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-17% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
-18% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-28% Synergy $0.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-28% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+30% Synergy $0.26
Ravenform Ravenform
+30% Synergy $0.15
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+26% Synergy $0.30
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+24% Synergy $1.59
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+23% Synergy $7.02
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.35
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+21% Synergy $2.81
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+20% Synergy $0.60
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.38
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+16% Synergy $1.58
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+14% Synergy $0.30
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+13% Synergy $0.16
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+12% Synergy $0.19
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+12% Synergy $1.09
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+12% Synergy $0.11
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+11% Synergy $0.51
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+11% Synergy $0.33
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+11% Synergy $3.14
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+11% Synergy $0.53
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+10% Synergy $0.20
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+10% Synergy $0.18
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-8% Synergy $3.89

Utility Artifacts

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

Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+12% Synergy $0.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+28% Synergy $0.37
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+26% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+25% Synergy $5.82
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+20% Synergy $0.07
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+20% Synergy $0.26
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+20% Synergy $2.06
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+17% Synergy $3.89
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+16% Synergy $1.25
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+15% Synergy $1.09
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+11% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+9% Synergy $1.93
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.34
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $2.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.45

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+24% Synergy $4.03
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+17% Synergy $0.32
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
+12% Synergy $0.46

Utility Lands

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

Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+43% Synergy $0.27
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+18% Synergy $0.49
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+12% Synergy $49.50
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+12% Synergy $0.04
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $0.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $1.81
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+11% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $2.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.24
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-11% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+10% Synergy $0.10
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+7% Synergy $3.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $24.05
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $10.04
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.99
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $13.58
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $5.01
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $13.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $27.41
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.70
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.18
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-1% Synergy $2.33
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-3% Synergy $0.66
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $15.65
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-4% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-8% Synergy $1.94
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-10% Synergy $0.24
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-13% Synergy $18.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-18% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-22% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-38% Synergy $0.35

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist.

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The Eleventh Doctor Amy Pond The Eleventh Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Donna Noble The Tenth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Seventh Doctor Amy Pond The Seventh Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Amy Pond The Tenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Ninth Doctor Rose Tyler The Ninth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Twelfth Doctor Rose Tyler The Twelfth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Twelfth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Twelfth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Tenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Tenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Tenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Tenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Thirteenth Doctor Amy Pond The Thirteenth Doctor // Amy Pond
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The Tenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Tenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The War Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The War Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The War Doctor K-9, Mark I The War Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The War Doctor Martha Jones The War Doctor // Martha Jones
Amy Pond Rory Williams Amy Pond // Rory Williams
The Twelfth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Twelfth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
The Twelfth Doctor Clara Oswald The Twelfth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Tenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Tenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
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The First Doctor Amy Pond The First Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Tenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Fourteenth Doctor Amy Pond The Fourteenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Twelfth Doctor Peri Brown The Twelfth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Twelfth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Twelfth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
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Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
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The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
The Face of Boe The Face of Boe
The Eleventh Doctor Donna Noble The Eleventh Doctor // Donna Noble
The Fourteenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourteenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
The Tenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Tenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I

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
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Faceless One Faceless One
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
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
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier