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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.58

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%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Burn plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Mondo Gecko Mondo Gecko
+99% Synergy $0.59
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+99% Synergy $1.16
Pigment Wrangler Pigment Wrangler
+99% Synergy $0.16
Elemental Mascot Elemental Mascot
+98% Synergy $0.13
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+98% Synergy $0.42
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
+96% Synergy $0.59
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
+96% Synergy $0.23
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+94% Synergy $0.30
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+92% Synergy $0.23
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+92% Synergy $0.30
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+92% Synergy $4.51
Gargadon Gargadon
+49% Synergy $0.14
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+49% Synergy $0.23
Doomskar Titan Doomskar Titan
+49% Synergy $0.16
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
+49% Synergy $0.36
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+49% Synergy $0.36
April O'Neil, Hacktivist April O'Neil, Hacktivist
+49% Synergy $0.27
Sibylline Soothsayer Sibylline Soothsayer
+49% Synergy $0.25
Amy Pond Amy Pond
+49% Synergy $0.32
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+49% Synergy $0.20
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+49% Synergy $0.53
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+49% Synergy $0.13
Karfell Harbinger Karfell Harbinger
+49% Synergy $0.13
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
+49% Synergy $0.34
Star Whale Star Whale
+49% Synergy $1.66
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+49% Synergy $1.70
Timebender Timebender
+49% Synergy $0.14
Shivan Sand-Mage Shivan Sand-Mage
+49% Synergy $0.14
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+49% Synergy $0.39
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+49% Synergy $2.18
Runescale Stormbrood Runescale Stormbrood
+49% Synergy $0.27
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+49% Synergy $0.31
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+49% Synergy $1.28
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+49% Synergy $0.61
Rift Elemental Rift Elemental
+49% Synergy $0.26
Jhoira's Timebug Jhoira's Timebug
+48% Synergy $0.27
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+48% Synergy $4.59
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+48% Synergy $0.28
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+48% Synergy $0.49
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+48% Synergy $10.11
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+48% Synergy $3.96
Crackling Spellslinger Crackling Spellslinger
+48% Synergy $1.78
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+48% Synergy $0.55
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+48% Synergy $4.12
Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
+47% Synergy $0.23
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+45% Synergy $0.28
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+45% Synergy $28.23
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+45% Synergy $0.60
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+44% Synergy $0.29
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+37% Synergy $3.75

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist's Burn deck ahead.

Stress Dream Stress Dream
+98% Synergy $0.11
Vibrant Outburst Vibrant Outburst
+97% Synergy $0.23
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+93% Synergy $0.91
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+92% Synergy $1.29
Ral's Outburst Ral's Outburst
+49% Synergy $0.22
Hypothesizzle Hypothesizzle
+49% Synergy $0.08
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+48% Synergy $0.47
Suspend Suspend
+48% Synergy $0.51
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+48% Synergy $0.37
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+48% Synergy $0.31
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+47% Synergy $3.83
Ionize Ionize
+47% Synergy $0.40
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+47% Synergy $0.26
Counterflux Counterflux
+46% Synergy $0.53
Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
+46% Synergy $0.33
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
+46% Synergy $0.54
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+46% Synergy $5.86
Rewind Rewind
+43% Synergy $0.55
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+41% Synergy $0.26
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+38% Synergy $0.49
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+32% Synergy $0.20
Negate Negate
+18% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $3.83
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Burn game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist.

Procrastinate Procrastinate
+98% Synergy $0.13
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+90% Synergy $10.71
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+90% Synergy $0.30
Indulge // Excess Indulge // Excess
+49% Synergy $0.44
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+49% Synergy $0.25
Coward // Killer Coward // Killer
+49% Synergy $0.29
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+49% Synergy $0.30
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+49% Synergy $1.11
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+49% Synergy $0.24
All of History, All at Once All of History, All at Once
+49% Synergy $0.33
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+49% Synergy $0.34
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+48% Synergy $0.28
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+48% Synergy $4.58
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+48% Synergy $0.39
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+48% Synergy $0.22
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+47% Synergy $0.36
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+47% Synergy $0.24
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+47% Synergy $0.25
Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+47% Synergy $0.30
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+46% Synergy $1.59
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+46% Synergy $33.59
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+46% Synergy $0.42
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+45% Synergy $0.76
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+45% Synergy $0.97
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+44% Synergy $0.33
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+26% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist Burn decks.

Apple of Eden, Isu Relic Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
+49% Synergy $0.72
Rotating Fireplace Rotating Fireplace
+49% Synergy $0.34
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+48% Synergy $0.55

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Burn strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+49% Synergy $0.29
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+48% Synergy $0.35
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+48% Synergy $0.37
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+47% Synergy $1.57
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+47% Synergy $0.32
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+34% Synergy $1.09

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist's Burn game plan.

Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
+49% Synergy $0.57
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+48% Synergy $3.49
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+43% Synergy $1.10

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist Burn decks.

Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
+98% Synergy $0.24
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+96% Synergy $0.90
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+49% Synergy $0.31
Rockface Village Rockface Village
+48% Synergy $0.29
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+48% Synergy $0.29
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+47% Synergy $1.37
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+41% Synergy $2.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+40% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist's Burn strategy.

Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+91% Synergy $2.73
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+76% Synergy $1.52
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+41% Synergy $5.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-3% Synergy $1.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist's Burn decks.

TCRI Building TCRI Building
+98% Synergy $0.12
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+49% Synergy $10.15
Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+49% Synergy $0.26
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+49% Synergy $0.21
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+49% Synergy $0.26
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+49% Synergy $0.20
Airship Engine Room Airship Engine Room
+48% Synergy $0.26
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+47% Synergy $0.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+47% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+47% Synergy $0.18
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+46% Synergy $0.15
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+43% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+41% Synergy $0.13
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+33% Synergy $0.11
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+28% Synergy $15.42
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+27% Synergy $18.36
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+24% Synergy $6.20
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+24% Synergy $0.45
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+18% Synergy $37.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+15% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+11% Synergy $0.30
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $17.43
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $2.50
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+4% Synergy $0.41
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-16% Synergy $0.28

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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
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The War Doctor Martha Jones The War Doctor // Martha Jones
The Twelfth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Twelfth 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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The Eleventh Doctor Donna Noble The Eleventh Doctor // Donna Noble
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The War Doctor Amy Pond The War Doctor // Amy Pond
The War Doctor Clara Oswald The War Doctor // Clara Oswald
The War Doctor Rose Tyler The War Doctor // Rose Tyler
The War Doctor Ryan Sinclair The War Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The War Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The War Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The War Doctor Tegan Jovanka The War Doctor // Tegan Jovanka

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