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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants: Birthing Pod
Price tag $0.67

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% Wheels 17% Birthing Pod 8%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants Birthing Pod game on their own.

Force of Will Force of Will
+91% Synergy $70.22
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+84% Synergy $15.22
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+80% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+76% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+99% Synergy $0.38
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+99% Synergy $52.63
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
+99% Synergy $1.45
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+99% Synergy $1.30
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+98% Synergy $14.51
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+98% Synergy $2.58
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+98% Synergy $4.31
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+98% Synergy $0.10
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+98% Synergy $7.44
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+98% Synergy $0.23
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+97% Synergy $0.27
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+97% Synergy $0.19
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+97% Synergy $14.17
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+97% Synergy $3.10
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+97% Synergy $4.65
Spellskite Spellskite
+96% Synergy $7.89
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+95% Synergy $13.43
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+95% Synergy $0.36
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+94% Synergy $0.30
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
+94% Synergy $0.44
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+90% Synergy $21.76
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+90% Synergy $3.17
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+89% Synergy $25.79
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+87% Synergy $0.33
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+86% Synergy $0.35
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+86% Synergy $3.65
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+85% Synergy $6.74
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+81% Synergy $1.38
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+77% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+73% Synergy $0.25
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+73% Synergy $13.48
Orochi Leafcaller Orochi Leafcaller
+100% Synergy $0.21
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+100% Synergy $4.54

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+98% Synergy $5.59
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+96% Synergy $8.82
Voidslime Voidslime
+95% Synergy $0.61
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+86% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+85% Synergy $52.75
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+74% Synergy $0.60
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+70% Synergy $13.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants.

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+97% Synergy $3.59
Neoform Neoform
+97% Synergy $1.20
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+92% Synergy $25.19
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+89% Synergy $49.21

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants Birthing Pod decks.

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+99% Synergy $14.98
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+91% Synergy $67.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+80% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants decks.

Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+97% Synergy $11.71
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+95% Synergy $2.82
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+94% Synergy $7.61
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+93% Synergy $12.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+91% Synergy $26.85
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+100% Synergy $41.83
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+100% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants's Birthing Pod game plan.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+99% Synergy $9.13
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+93% Synergy $6.43

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants Birthing Pod decks.

Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+95% Synergy $2.75
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+94% Synergy $60.97
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+82% Synergy $0.34
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $31.72
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+79% Synergy $15.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+78% Synergy $53.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+50% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants's Birthing Pod strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+95% Synergy $4.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+80% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants's Birthing Pod decks.

Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+91% Synergy $32.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+84% Synergy $1.02
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+80% Synergy $4.35
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+80% Synergy $1.73
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+80% Synergy $12.70
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+69% Synergy $36.10
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+56% Synergy $8.09
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+56% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+56% Synergy $0.75
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+53% Synergy $11.06
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+52% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+48% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+39% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
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
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Siani, Eye of the Storm Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
The Eighth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Eighth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fourth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fourth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage

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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Faceless One Faceless One
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier