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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Price tag $0.58

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 17% Legends 17% Wheels 17% +1/+1 Counters 8% Birthing Pod 8% Card Draw 8% Cheerios 8% Commander Matters 8% Toughness Matters 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3120 Current Rank
#3261 Last Week
#3246 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants's abilities and overall game plan.

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+46% Synergy $1.34
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+44% Synergy $5.10
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+41% Synergy $2.51
Volo, Guide to Monsters Volo, Guide to Monsters
+41% Synergy $0.28
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+38% Synergy $0.20
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+38% Synergy $0.16
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+37% Synergy $0.18
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+36% Synergy $1.46
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+33% Synergy $2.29
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+32% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants decks.

Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+31% Synergy $0.20
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+28% Synergy $15.14
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+27% Synergy $2.78
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+24% Synergy $10.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.32
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $2.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+11% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.25
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.83

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+30% Synergy $7.10
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $19.02
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+10% Synergy $35.46
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $49.29
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+1% Synergy $4.65
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.02
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $15.45
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $61.91
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $23.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+30% Synergy $0.64
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+30% Synergy $0.54
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+28% Synergy $0.24
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+27% Synergy $0.85
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+27% Synergy $2.48
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+24% Synergy $3.95
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+23% Synergy $0.13
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+22% Synergy $3.75
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.25
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+21% Synergy $0.28
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+21% Synergy $1.61
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+21% Synergy $7.25
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+20% Synergy $0.71
Lorescale Coatl Lorescale Coatl
+20% Synergy $0.09
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+20% Synergy $0.10
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+19% Synergy $0.15
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+19% Synergy $0.19
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+18% Synergy $6.86
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+18% Synergy $2.67
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+18% Synergy $0.16
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+18% Synergy $0.10
Spellskite Spellskite
+17% Synergy $10.76
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.42
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+15% Synergy $1.16
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+15% Synergy $39.87
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+15% Synergy $0.25
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+13% Synergy $0.23
Augmenter Pugilist Echoing Equation Augmenter Pugilist
+13% Synergy $0.28
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+12% Synergy $3.19
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+12% Synergy $0.76
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+12% Synergy $0.83
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+12% Synergy $1.30
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+11% Synergy $0.15
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+11% Synergy $10.27
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+11% Synergy $1.00
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+11% Synergy $0.88
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+11% Synergy $18.66
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+10% Synergy $0.25
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+10% Synergy $0.21
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+10% Synergy $0.20
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.20
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+8% Synergy $0.23
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+7% Synergy $7.90
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+7% Synergy $0.58
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+6% Synergy $11.63
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+4% Synergy $0.46
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+1% Synergy $9.96
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
0% Synergy $0.92
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
-1% Synergy $2.14
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy $1.02

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants safe.

Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+17% Synergy $13.39
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
+15% Synergy $0.28
Snap Snap
+13% Synergy $2.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $1.45
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+12% Synergy $0.08
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+6% Synergy $5.56
Ram Through Ram Through
+6% Synergy $0.43
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.83
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+5% Synergy $2.80
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $0.88
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.44
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $44.85
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $4.72
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $9.75
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.82
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.98
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.45
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Double Major Double Major
-2% Synergy $1.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.34
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.03
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-15% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants's game plan and control the board.

Overrun Overrun
+10% Synergy $0.16
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.21
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+7% Synergy $0.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $33.64
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $21.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $1.52
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+3% Synergy $2.91
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+3% Synergy $16.74
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+3% Synergy $0.20
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+2% Synergy $0.75
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+2% Synergy $16.40
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $17.86
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.36
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.33
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.88
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $1.99
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.73
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+15% Synergy $4.45
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+14% Synergy $0.28
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+12% Synergy $1.31
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+10% Synergy $0.12
Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+10% Synergy $0.27
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.22
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+9% Synergy $0.27
Spellbook Spellbook
+9% Synergy $1.50
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+7% Synergy $17.19
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $8.98
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $3.79
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+5% Synergy $1.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.54
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+3% Synergy $0.23
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+1% Synergy $62.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+23% Synergy $2.00
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+14% Synergy $11.77
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+13% Synergy $0.92
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+12% Synergy $0.14
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+10% Synergy $2.04
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+10% Synergy $0.60
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+8% Synergy $5.29
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+7% Synergy $0.54
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+7% Synergy $3.43
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+7% Synergy $0.22
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+6% Synergy $11.27
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+6% Synergy $19.80
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $4.36
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $5.21
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $3.33
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+5% Synergy $0.83
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+4% Synergy $2.90
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.35
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $27.73
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.25
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $4.52
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+7% Synergy $6.72
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+7% Synergy $2.36
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+3% Synergy $0.53

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.59
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+16% Synergy $0.45
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+13% Synergy $49.50
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+10% Synergy $30.50
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+10% Synergy $4.48
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+9% Synergy $0.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $18.65
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $1.81
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+4% Synergy $1.58
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $1.39
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $8.83
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+36% Synergy $1.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+24% Synergy $2.88
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+22% Synergy $2.70
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.24
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-14% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+22% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+13% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+13% Synergy $5.01
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+8% Synergy $0.41
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+8% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.30
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+6% Synergy $1.07
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+5% Synergy $0.30
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $27.41
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.86
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.58
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.82
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+2% Synergy $0.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $9.45
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-1% Synergy $0.33
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-2% Synergy $0.26
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $20.83
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.17
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $8.81
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-4% Synergy $7.34
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy $0.21
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-6% Synergy $4.88
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.07
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-8% Synergy $1.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.18

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants.

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
The Fourth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fourteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fourteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Sixth Doctor Clara Oswald The Sixth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Sixth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Sixth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Sixth Doctor Susan Foreman The Sixth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Acolyte of Bahamut Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Hardy Outlander Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Hardy Outlander
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Master Chef Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Slurrk, All-Ingesting Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fourth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourth Doctor // Peri Brown
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Hardy Outlander Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
The Fourth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fourth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fourth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fourth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fourth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fourth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fourth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fourth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fourth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
The Eighth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Eighth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fourth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fourth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Dungeon Delver Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Dungeon Delver

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