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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 16% Wheels 11% Reanimator 9% Combo 7% Self-Mill 7% Zoo 7% Card Draw 5% cEDH 5% Cheerios 5% Control 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2625 Current Rank
#2804 Last Week
#2815 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster.

THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL FEAT. CEDH TV - cEDH - SISAY v ARMIX/KRAUM v TEVESH/KRAUM v VOLO/SCION - MTG VOD

THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL FEAT. CEDH TV - cEDH - SISAY v ARMIX/KRAUM v TEVESH/KRAUM v VOLO/SCION - MTG VOD

UNEARTHED FEAT. SHATTERGANG EDH - cEDH - S10E7 - SOUNDWAVE v BIRGI v RAFFINE v VOLO/SCION - MTG VOD

UNEARTHED FEAT. SHATTERGANG EDH - cEDH - S10E7 - SOUNDWAVE v BIRGI v RAFFINE v VOLO/SCION - MTG VOD

NEMESIS FEAT. SHATTERGANG EDH - cEDH - S10E6 - SOUNDWAVE v BIRGI v RAFFINE v VOLO/SCION - MTG VOD

NEMESIS FEAT. SHATTERGANG EDH - cEDH - S10E6 - SOUNDWAVE v BIRGI v RAFFINE v VOLO/SCION - MTG VOD

NEVER LET IT GO - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S10E5 - VOLO/SCION v BIRGI v ROGRAKH/SILAS v TEVESH/THRASIOS

NEVER LET IT GO - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S10E5 - VOLO/SCION v BIRGI v ROGRAKH/SILAS v TEVESH/THRASIOS

RISE AGAIN - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S10E4 - TEVESH/THRASIOS v VOLO/SCION v BIRGI v ROGRAKH/SILAS - MTG

RISE AGAIN - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S10E4 - TEVESH/THRASIOS v VOLO/SCION v BIRGI v ROGRAKH/SILAS - MTG

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster decks.

Hecteyes Hecteyes
+7% Synergy $0.13
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+6% Synergy $0.46
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+5% Synergy $0.62
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+4% Synergy $28.84

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's abilities and overall game plan.

Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+46% Synergy $0.17
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+35% Synergy $0.16
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+34% Synergy $0.29
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+31% Synergy $2.63
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+28% Synergy $0.48
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+25% Synergy $0.96
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+25% Synergy $6.46
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+23% Synergy $0.12
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+22% Synergy $1.69
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+21% Synergy $2.99

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster decks.

Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $5.15
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+17% Synergy $7.45
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $0.82
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+14% Synergy $11.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $1.36
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $48.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.94
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $3.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+22% Synergy $17.54
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+13% Synergy $37.35
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+12% Synergy $30.57
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+12% Synergy $78.39
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+11% Synergy $0.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $94.95
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $64.58
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $109.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+9% Synergy $716.12
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+8% Synergy $125.49

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Blood Pet Blood Pet
+20% Synergy $0.48
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+18% Synergy $0.37
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+17% Synergy $1.60
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+17% Synergy $0.63
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+17% Synergy $2.62
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+16% Synergy $0.23
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+16% Synergy $0.25
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+16% Synergy $0.93
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+16% Synergy $0.91
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+15% Synergy $3.02
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+14% Synergy $0.20
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+14% Synergy $0.19
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+13% Synergy $0.30
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+13% Synergy $1.67
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+13% Synergy $3.45
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $68.66
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+12% Synergy $5.78
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.09
Memnite Memnite
+12% Synergy $2.66
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+12% Synergy $7.96
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+12% Synergy $6.03
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+12% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+11% Synergy $1.73
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+11% Synergy $2.73
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+11% Synergy $7.98
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.50
Wonder Wonder
+10% Synergy $1.58
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+10% Synergy $7.63
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+10% Synergy $0.97
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+10% Synergy $1.11
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+10% Synergy $0.80
Subtlety Subtlety
+10% Synergy $5.54
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+10% Synergy $7.57
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+10% Synergy $0.22
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+9% Synergy $180.40
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+9% Synergy $0.46
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+9% Synergy $3.39
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+8% Synergy $19.90
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.03
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+8% Synergy $0.30
Millikin Millikin
+8% Synergy $0.11
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+7% Synergy $0.24
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+6% Synergy $7.52
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+6% Synergy $6.70
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+5% Synergy $0.22
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+5% Synergy $3.66
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+4% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+3% Synergy $2.84
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $3.87

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster safe.

Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $45.90
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+13% Synergy $10.82
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+13% Synergy $15.61
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+13% Synergy $10.54
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+12% Synergy $23.69
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+10% Synergy $13.91
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+9% Synergy $10.56
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $13.78
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+7% Synergy $20.19
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $8.48
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+6% Synergy $14.40
Twiddle Twiddle
+6% Synergy $0.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $44.22
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $19.11
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $54.04
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.26
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $9.65
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.85
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+5% Synergy $2.82
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.14
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.81
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $13.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.76
Dispel Dispel
+4% Synergy $0.31
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $8.08
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.52
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+2% Synergy $0.20
Misdirection Misdirection
+2% Synergy $8.08
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+2% Synergy $2.17
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+2% Synergy $0.82
Pile On Pile On
+2% Synergy $0.13
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $3.12
Countersquall Countersquall
0% Synergy $0.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.78
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.83
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $46.95
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $0.75
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
-2% Synergy $4.51
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.36
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $43.88
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.74
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.36
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-11% Synergy $2.52
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-13% Synergy $1.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's game plan and control the board.

Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.31
Unearth Unearth
+9% Synergy $0.47
Living Death Living Death
+8% Synergy $2.40
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+8% Synergy $3.00
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+7% Synergy $0.20
Victimize Victimize
+6% Synergy $0.49
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $3.98
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+5% Synergy $11.31
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+5% Synergy $8.75
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.23
Wail of the Forgotten Wail of the Forgotten
+5% Synergy $0.10
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+2% Synergy $3.44
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.17
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.45
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.43
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.93
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
-1% Synergy $5.92
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.91
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.67

Utility Artifacts

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

The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+15% Synergy $1.01
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+10% Synergy $3.66
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $16.26
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $78.29
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+6% Synergy $1.38
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $6.23
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+6% Synergy $21.95
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $6.91
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+5% Synergy $1.85
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+4% Synergy $0.08
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+4% Synergy $12.72
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $32.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+14% Synergy $1.35
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+10% Synergy $1.00
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+9% Synergy $1.89
Necromancy Necromancy
+7% Synergy $8.21
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+7% Synergy $1.05
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+7% Synergy $37.59
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $10.49
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $4.50
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+5% Synergy $9.96
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $17.41
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+3% Synergy $5.38
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+1% Synergy $0.76
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
0% Synergy $4.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $51.13
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.29
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+18% Synergy $6.62
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+1% Synergy $1.74

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+19% Synergy $46.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $1.99
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+10% Synergy $0.56
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $7.03
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $18.45
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+7% Synergy $357.43
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $35.36
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $1.01
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $0.68
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.29
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.65
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $18.46
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-3% Synergy $0.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $48.20
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.93
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+13% Synergy $64.47
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+13% Synergy $3.69
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $3.47
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $181.24
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $26.71
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+8% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.04
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+5% Synergy $32.95
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $383.77
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $38.46
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.06
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-13% Synergy $1.01
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-16% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+12% Synergy $12.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+12% Synergy $21.48
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+12% Synergy $38.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $13.38
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $24.01
Underground River Underground River
+10% Synergy $0.83
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+10% Synergy $26.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $23.54
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+9% Synergy $19.30
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $19.64
River of Tears River of Tears
+6% Synergy $0.17
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+6% Synergy $0.13
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $32.18
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+5% Synergy $0.18
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+4% Synergy
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+4% Synergy $0.19
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+3% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.26
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+2% Synergy $0.14
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+2% Synergy $0.07
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $19.92
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.25
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.26
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $7.94
Watery Grave Watery Grave
0% Synergy $7.35
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
0% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.17
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.07
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $17.98
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.91
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $8.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.81
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-4% Synergy $0.24
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $1.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-5% Synergy $0.07
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-5% Synergy $1.80
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-7% Synergy $7.67
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-10% Synergy $4.38
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-13% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-14% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.16
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-15% Synergy $1.38
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-17% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-17% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.16

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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
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Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Shadow Thieves Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
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Sengir, the Dark Baron Siani, Eye of the Storm Sengir, the Dark Baron // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Candlekeep Sage Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dungeon Delver Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dungeon Delver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Shameless Charlatan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Shameless Charlatan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Sword Coast Sailor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

Other Available Backgrounds

Volo, Itinerant Scholar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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