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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Price tag $0.82

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 Cantrips game on their own.

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+88% Synergy $3.71
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+84% Synergy $14.50
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+80% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

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

Cackling Prowler Cackling Prowler
+99% Synergy $0.10
Volo, Guide to Monsters Volo, Guide to Monsters
+99% Synergy $0.40
Radagast the Brown Radagast the Brown
+98% Synergy $1.00
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+98% Synergy $0.38
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+97% Synergy $0.36
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+96% Synergy $1.80
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+93% Synergy $0.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+93% Synergy $0.34
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+93% Synergy $3.07
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+93% Synergy $1.74
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+92% Synergy $12.43
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+90% Synergy $3.11
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+89% Synergy $9.88
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+89% Synergy $27.18
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+88% Synergy $5.89
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+87% Synergy $0.55
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+87% Synergy $0.30
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+86% Synergy $12.03
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+86% Synergy $0.33
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+86% Synergy $3.81
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+85% Synergy $6.60
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+83% Synergy $0.45
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+82% Synergy $10.73
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+81% Synergy $8.89
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+81% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+81% Synergy $2.17
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+77% Synergy $0.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+72% Synergy $7.76
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+72% Synergy $0.38
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+70% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Uncharted Voyage Uncharted Voyage
+99% Synergy $0.06
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+85% Synergy $1.62
Pongify Pongify
+75% Synergy $1.54
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+72% Synergy $0.96
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+69% Synergy $14.29
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+55% Synergy $0.32
Beast Within Beast Within
+51% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+99% Synergy $0.51
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+98% Synergy $5.16
Three Visits Three Visits
+74% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+67% Synergy $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+60% Synergy $0.47
Cultivate Cultivate
+54% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+99% Synergy $10.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+79% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Moldervine Cloak Moldervine Cloak
+99% Synergy $0.18
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+99% Synergy $4.67
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+99% Synergy $1.28
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+97% Synergy $0.29
Abundance Abundance
+97% Synergy $1.58
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+97% Synergy $1.70
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+96% Synergy $4.99
Druid Class Druid Class
+95% Synergy $1.76
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+94% Synergy $2.47
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+91% Synergy $28.04
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+82% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

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

Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+99% Synergy $3.45
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+95% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+79% Synergy $14.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+49% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+80% Synergy $1.92
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+70% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+36% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+82% Synergy $1.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+74% Synergy $0.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+69% Synergy $35.70
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+56% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+54% Synergy $0.87
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+54% Synergy $0.34
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+52% Synergy $9.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.36
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+38% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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