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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 Chaos plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+99% Synergy $0.11
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+99% Synergy $0.35
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+99% Synergy $0.28
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+99% Synergy $0.32
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+99% Synergy $0.19
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+99% Synergy $0.36
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+99% Synergy $0.42
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+99% Synergy $0.22
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+99% Synergy $1.83
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+99% Synergy $0.31
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+99% Synergy $0.26
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+99% Synergy $0.23
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+99% Synergy $0.26
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+99% Synergy $1.46
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+99% Synergy $0.41
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+99% Synergy $2.18
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+99% Synergy $0.38
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+99% Synergy $0.46
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+99% Synergy $0.32
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+98% Synergy $4.59
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+98% Synergy $8.34
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+98% Synergy $0.49
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+98% Synergy $10.11
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+98% Synergy $10.27
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+97% Synergy $6.69
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+97% Synergy $0.33
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+96% Synergy $0.30
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+96% Synergy $0.34
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+95% Synergy $0.60
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+94% Synergy $6.81
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+85% Synergy $29.93

Instants

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

Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+99% Synergy $0.32
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+98% Synergy $0.37
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+97% Synergy $1.98
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+96% Synergy $17.07
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+86% Synergy $0.32
Abrade Abrade
+79% Synergy $0.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+59% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+99% Synergy $0.24
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+99% Synergy $0.29
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+99% Synergy $3.33
Ravenform Ravenform
+97% Synergy $0.36
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+97% Synergy $0.29
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+96% Synergy $1.59
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+96% Synergy $33.59
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+95% Synergy $0.76
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+94% Synergy $0.33
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+76% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Lucky Clover Lucky Clover
+99% Synergy $0.31
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+99% Synergy $0.22

Enchantments

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

Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+99% Synergy $3.86
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+99% Synergy $5.62
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+99% Synergy $0.20
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+99% Synergy $2.37
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+98% Synergy $2.86
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+97% Synergy $2.88

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist Chaos build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Kaldheim Pyre of the World Tree Invasion of Kaldheim
+99% Synergy $0.45

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+99% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+96% Synergy $3.95
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+67% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+46% Synergy $1.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+45% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+99% Synergy $0.21
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+91% Synergy $18.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+90% Synergy $28.93
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+90% Synergy $18.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+89% Synergy $35.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+89% Synergy $15.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+88% Synergy $20.44
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+84% Synergy
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+76% Synergy $4.83
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+68% Synergy $37.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+65% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+65% Synergy $0.36
Training Center Training Center
+57% Synergy $17.43
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+55% Synergy $2.50
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+54% Synergy $0.41
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+49% Synergy $10.15
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

The Twelfth Doctor Amy Pond The Twelfth Doctor // Amy Pond
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
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
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Passionate Archaeologist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Passionate Archaeologist
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
The Twelfth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Twelfth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Twelfth Doctor Clara Oswald The Twelfth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Tenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Tenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
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
Sarevok, Deathbringer Passionate Archaeologist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Passionate Archaeologist
The Twelfth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Twelfth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
The Eleventh Doctor Donna Noble The Eleventh Doctor // Donna Noble
The Fourteenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourteenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
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
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