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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.70

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster Combo game on their own.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+95% Synergy $112.13
The One Ring The One Ring
+93% Synergy $104.30
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+92% Synergy $19.34
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+92% Synergy $23.44
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+91% Synergy $131.68
Force of Will Force of Will
+89% Synergy $62.85
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+81% Synergy $54.33
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+81% Synergy $76.77
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+77% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+97% Synergy $35.25
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+96% Synergy $1.74
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+96% Synergy $4.80
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+93% Synergy $44.92
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+89% Synergy $1.46
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+88% Synergy $5.03
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+49% Synergy $9.70
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+49% Synergy $4.86
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+49% Synergy $18.26
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+49% Synergy $7.57
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+49% Synergy $0.45
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+49% Synergy $3.00
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+49% Synergy $0.72
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+49% Synergy $0.43
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+49% Synergy $17.78
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+48% Synergy $1.11
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+48% Synergy $6.10
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+48% Synergy $17.58
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+48% Synergy $2.66
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+48% Synergy $196.36
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+48% Synergy $1.80
Memnite Memnite
+47% Synergy $2.83
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+46% Synergy $0.58
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+46% Synergy $34.33
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+46% Synergy $30.69
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+45% Synergy $4.11
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+45% Synergy $0.51
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+45% Synergy $7.65
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+45% Synergy $3.87
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+44% Synergy $1.42
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+44% Synergy $0.35
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+43% Synergy $7.96
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+39% Synergy $0.35
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+31% Synergy $2.85

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's Combo deck ahead.

Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+95% Synergy $38.90
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+94% Synergy $13.61
Dispel Dispel
+94% Synergy $0.32
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+93% Synergy $8.78
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+91% Synergy $52.62
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+86% Synergy $16.95
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+84% Synergy $60.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+82% Synergy $56.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+80% Synergy $27.53
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+63% Synergy $11.92
Submerge Submerge
+47% Synergy $7.04
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+47% Synergy $16.03
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+46% Synergy $0.47
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+45% Synergy $15.40
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+45% Synergy $18.16
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+45% Synergy $8.45
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+45% Synergy $2.38
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+44% Synergy $0.28
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+43% Synergy $7.17
Pongify Pongify
+34% Synergy $1.54
Swan Song Swan Song
+31% Synergy $8.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+20% Synergy $1.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $2.39
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster.

Energy Tap Energy Tap
+49% Synergy $0.30
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+49% Synergy $10.29
Timetwister Timetwister
+49% Synergy
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+48% Synergy $3.82
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+47% Synergy $11.66
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+45% Synergy $3.93
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+44% Synergy $163.77
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+44% Synergy $17.57
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+43% Synergy $38.15
Windfall Windfall
+36% Synergy $5.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+24% Synergy $8.61

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster Combo decks.

God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+49% Synergy $0.63
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+49% Synergy $9.93
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+47% Synergy $3.64
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+47% Synergy $14.18
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+46% Synergy $2.26
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+45% Synergy $1.84
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+44% Synergy $17.54
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+41% Synergy $5.28
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+41% Synergy $10.25
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+40% Synergy $46.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster decks.

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $12.67
Words of Waste Words of Waste
+49% Synergy $5.35
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+49% Synergy $42.77
Oppression Oppression
+49% Synergy $4.11
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+49% Synergy $9.83
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+48% Synergy $2.11
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+48% Synergy $1.54
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+47% Synergy $4.99
Necropotence Necropotence
+47% Synergy $37.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's Combo game plan.

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+48% Synergy $5.71
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+47% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster Combo decks.

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+96% Synergy $62.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $27.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+63% Synergy $3.36
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+49% Synergy $540.27
Wasteland Wasteland
+49% Synergy $28.26
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+47% Synergy $0.74
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+44% Synergy $5.09
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+44% Synergy $43.89
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+43% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+30% Synergy $63.85

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's Combo strategy.

Mox Opal Mox Opal
+96% Synergy $241.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+94% Synergy $76.28
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+93% Synergy $171.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+92% Synergy $36.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+45% Synergy $1118.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $0.97
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-8% Synergy $1.25

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's Combo decks.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+94% Synergy $53.37
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+86% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+51% Synergy $9.28
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+47% Synergy $9.24
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+44% Synergy $34.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+44% Synergy $11.03
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+43% Synergy $38.15
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+43% Synergy $0.69
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+43% Synergy $1.03
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+42% Synergy $28.51
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+42% Synergy $31.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+42% Synergy $38.56
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+41% Synergy $17.35
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+41% Synergy $35.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+41% Synergy $15.03
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+33% Synergy $8.59
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+29% Synergy $14.79
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+25% Synergy $10.09
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+25% Synergy $5.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+17% Synergy $0.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+17% Synergy $19.37
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+13% Synergy $28.38
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $7.43
Underground River Underground River
+9% Synergy $1.49
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $4.23

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster: Combo.

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
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
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
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:

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