Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
$16.97
$16.97Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4544
Current Rank
#3539
Last Week
#4242
Past 2 Years
24
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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+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.29
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.
Etali, Primal Storm+66% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.63
Wild-Magic Sorcerer+60% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$6.29
Eruth, Tormented Prophet+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.38
Laelia, the Blade Reforged+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.33
Party Thrasher+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.58
Sage of the Beyond+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.17
Keeper of Secrets+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$7.39
Saw It Coming+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.37
Nalfeshnee+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$8.68
Rousing Refrain+45% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.32
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist decks.
Plargg and Nassari+44% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.30
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor+41% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.90
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection+41% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.26
Delayed Blast Fireball+38% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$16.30
Jacob Hauken, Inspector+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.46
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.31
Birgi, God of Storytelling+22% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$25.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse+9% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$3.23
Blasphemous Act+6% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.62
Chaos Warp+5% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.96
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Thassa's Oracle+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$23.55
Jeska's Will+3% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$40.79
Gamble+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$17.74
Cyclonic Rift+1% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$39.05
Underworld Breach+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$10.97
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$67.78
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$76.30
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$67.28
Mystical Tutor-11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$17.68
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Fblthp, Lost on the Range+34% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.35
Aurora Phoenix+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.39
Jhoira of the Ghitu+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.46
Tectonic Giant+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.65
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.39
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$40.25
Mezzio Mugger+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.35
Deep-Sea Kraken+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.67
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.34
Bonecrusher Giant+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.38
Scalding Viper+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.31
Geological Appraiser+22% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.22
Trumpeting Carnosaur+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.02
Embereth Shieldbreaker+21% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.16
Sinister Concierge+21% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.04
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.14
Dazzling Sphinx+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.33
Omen Hawker+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.37
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.35
Imperial Recruiter+18% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$11.97
Stella Lee, Wild Card+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.59
Ornithopter of Paradise+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.90
Frost Fair Lure Fish+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.20
Horned Loch-Whale+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.28
Flameskull+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.29
Flaming Tyrannosaurus+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.14
Illithid Harvester+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.38
Subtlety+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.68
Esior, Wardwing Familiar+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.60
Quakebringer+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.17
Yasmin Khan+13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.28
Sibylline Soothsayer+13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.26
Grabby Giant+13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.23
Star Whale+13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.24
Professional Face-Breaker+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.61
The Reality Chip+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.88
The Tenth Doctor+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.39
Bonehoard Dracosaur+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$15.04
Robber of the Rich+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.58
Gargadon+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.14
Flamekin Herald+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.35
Sakashima's Protege+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.42
Oblivion Sower+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.60
Magmatic Channeler+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.29
Sword Coast Serpent+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Cosmos Charger+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.29
Aeon Chronicler+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.34
Hullbreaker Horror+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.96
Dire Fleet Daredevil+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.35
Ledger Shredder+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$8.73
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist safe.
You Find Some Prisoners+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.21
Suspend+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.46
Depart the Realm+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.26
Demon Bolt+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.25
Behold the Multiverse+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.30
Swan Song+13% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$12.16
Surge of Brilliance+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.35
March of Reckless Joy+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.28
Commune with Lava+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.49
Mystic Reflection+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.61
Gale's Redirection+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Wild Magic Surge+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.32
Reality Shift+6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.24
Red Elemental Blast+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$10.49
Pyroblast+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$10.23
Izzet Charm+1% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.29
Invert Polarity+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.60
Seething Song-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$11.32
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$54.54
Snap-5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.23
Abrade-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.18
Consider-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.29
Pongify-11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.63
Lightning Bolt-15% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.84
Counterspell-16% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.36
Arcane Denial-17% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.61
Negate-18% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.15
Frantic Search-28% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.77
Brainstorm-28% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.60
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.
Hit the Mother Lode+30% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.75
Ravenform+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.30
Into the Time Vortex+26% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.31
Creative Technique+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.32
Call Forth the Tempest+23% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$16.63
Inspiring Refrain+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.41
Spectral Deluge+21% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.24
Mind's Desire+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.06
Soulfire Eruption+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.01
Reality Strobe+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.24
Inspired Tinkering+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.05
Ecstatic Beauty+13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Impending Flux+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Ensnared by the Mara+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$7.21
Throes of Chaos+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Expressive Iteration+11% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.33
Ignite the Future+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.52
Alrund's Epiphany+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.39
Inevitable Betrayal+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.20
Light Up the Stage+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.37
Volcanic Torrent+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Gitaxian Probe-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.24
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Wand of Wonder+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.79
Wayfarer's Bauble0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Swiftfoot Boots-4% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.97
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Stolen Strategy+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.40
Wild Wasteland+26% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.75
Valakut Exploration+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.94
Tavern Brawler+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.21
Outpost Siege+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.31
Share the Spoils+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.75
Virtue of Knowledge+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.91
Virtue of Courage+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.86
Possibility Storm+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.54
Rain of Riches+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.83
Arcane Bombardment+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.38
Wizard Class+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.90
Teferi's Ageless Insight+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.88
Mystic Remora-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$13.36
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Chandra, Torch of Defiance+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.96
Chandra, Fire Artisan+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.32
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.83
Battles
Battles that give Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.
Invasion of Kaldheim+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.36
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cori Mountain Monastery+43% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.88
Spinerock Knoll+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.27
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$57.56
Hidden Cataract+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.20
Desolate Lighthouse+10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.29
Otawara, Soaring City-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$27.95
Mystic Sanctuary-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.31
Reliquary Tower-13% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Liquimetal Torque+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.12
Relic of Legends+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.95
Thought Vessel+9% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.87
Fellwar Stone+4% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$11.39
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.21
Decanter of Endless Water+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.53
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.39
Sol Ring-8% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$1.21
Izzet Signet-9% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.30
Mind Stone-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.33
Talisman of Creativity-11% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.27
Lands
The mana base foundation for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Thriving Isle+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.21
Stormcarved Coast+7% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.67
Scalding Tarn+7% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$33.51
Training Center+6% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$9.95
Riverglide Pathway+4% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.98
Wooded Foothills+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$19.10
Fabled Passage+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.93
Bloodstained Mire+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$20.18
Misty Rainforest+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$35.34
Polluted Delta+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$20.43
Terramorphic Expanse-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.17
Spirebluff Canal-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.23
Volcanic Island-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
Cascade Bluffs-3% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.29
Thundering Falls-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$14.47
Myriad Landscape-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.30
Izzet Boilerworks-4% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.35
Fiery Islet-8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.57
Frostboil Snarl-10% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.33
Steam Vents-13% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$10.15
Sulfur Falls-14% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.38
Temple of Epiphany-18% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.31
Command Tower-21% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.24
Exotic Orchard-22% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Shivan Reef-38% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.29
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist Deck Stats
Based on 24 Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
98
cards
- Creature 28
- Instant 11
- Sorcery 10
- Artifact 8
- Enchantment 5
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 28 |
| Instant | 11 |
| Sorcery | 10 |
| Artifact | 8 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 22 basic, 13 nonbasic
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Volo, Itinerant Scholar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:
Master Chef
Folk Hero
Haunted One
Acolyte of Bahamut
Popular Entertainer
Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor
Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan
Noble Heritage
Faceless One
Street Urchin
Cloakwood Hermit
Candlekeep Sage
Inspiring Leader
Hardy Outlander
Passionate Archaeologist
Agent of the Iron Throne
Raised by Giants
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter
Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan
Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier