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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.67

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 $115.65
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+93% Synergy $43.37
The One Ring The One Ring
+93% Synergy $115.41
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+93% Synergy $20.71
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+92% Synergy $22.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+92% Synergy $119.25
Force of Will Force of Will
+90% Synergy $59.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+82% Synergy $63.43
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+81% Synergy $69.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $69.59

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 $32.89
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+88% Synergy $5.72
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+65% Synergy $6.09
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+65% Synergy $2.63
Memnite Memnite
+63% Synergy $2.45
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+62% Synergy $2.21
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+62% Synergy $5.06
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+62% Synergy $34.06
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+62% Synergy $3.45
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+56% Synergy $0.27
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+55% Synergy $1.51
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+48% Synergy $4.77
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+33% Synergy $10.45
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+33% Synergy $7.13
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+33% Synergy $15.82
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+33% Synergy $9.27
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+32% Synergy $8.59
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+32% Synergy $0.50
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+32% Synergy $2.55
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+32% Synergy $0.85
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+32% Synergy $6.07
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+32% Synergy $0.35
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+32% Synergy $19.11
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+32% Synergy $1.00
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+31% Synergy $4.16
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+31% Synergy $17.36
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+31% Synergy $211.16
Subtlety Subtlety
+31% Synergy $10.08
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+31% Synergy $2.54
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+31% Synergy $16.37
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+30% Synergy $2.30
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+30% Synergy $2.14
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+30% Synergy $4.04
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+30% Synergy $0.66
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+29% Synergy $32.89
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+29% Synergy $3.74
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+29% Synergy $0.69
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+29% Synergy $0.59
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+28% Synergy $0.73
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+28% Synergy $9.69
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+28% Synergy $1.23
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+28% Synergy $0.34
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+27% Synergy $8.96
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+27% Synergy $6.46
Spellskite Spellskite
+25% Synergy $7.94
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $11.62
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+15% Synergy $2.38

Instants

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

Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+95% Synergy $41.77
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+94% Synergy $14.55
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+93% Synergy $8.05
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+91% Synergy $49.60
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+87% Synergy $18.67
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+85% Synergy $54.03
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+63% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+62% Synergy $7.28
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+62% Synergy $15.29
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+62% Synergy $16.27
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+62% Synergy $7.52
Dispel Dispel
+61% Synergy $0.38
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+60% Synergy $7.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+49% Synergy $56.44
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+46% Synergy $28.68
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+44% Synergy $39.16
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+32% Synergy $2.80
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+32% Synergy $0.31
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+31% Synergy $5.44
Submerge Submerge
+31% Synergy $7.73
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+30% Synergy $16.03
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+30% Synergy $8.03
Commandeer Commandeer
+28% Synergy $4.02
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $2.75
Misdirection Misdirection
+28% Synergy $12.47
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+27% Synergy $3.74
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+27% Synergy $0.31
Pongify Pongify
+17% Synergy $3.05
Swan Song Swan Song
+14% Synergy $10.69
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $0.56
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+0% Synergy $3.07
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $4.28

Sorceries

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

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+61% Synergy $166.33
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+60% Synergy $17.44
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+33% Synergy $0.27
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+32% Synergy $8.35
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+32% Synergy $420.25
Timetwister Timetwister
+32% Synergy
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+31% Synergy $3.64
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+31% Synergy $10.39
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+30% Synergy $21.21
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+28% Synergy $3.98
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+27% Synergy $35.15
Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $6.10
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $10.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+63% Synergy $12.32
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+62% Synergy $2.47
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+57% Synergy $40.31
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+33% Synergy $0.88
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+33% Synergy $10.27
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+32% Synergy $6.39
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+32% Synergy $7.21
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+31% Synergy $0.35
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+31% Synergy $2.74
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+29% Synergy $3.08
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+27% Synergy $15.83
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+24% Synergy $8.14
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+24% Synergy $14.67
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+21% Synergy $13.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

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

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $13.77
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+65% Synergy $3.20
Necropotence Necropotence
+63% Synergy $38.23
Words of Waste Words of Waste
+33% Synergy $5.55
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+33% Synergy $48.77
Oppression Oppression
+32% Synergy $4.79
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+32% Synergy $1.70
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+32% Synergy $7.91
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+31% Synergy $1.79
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+31% Synergy $2.30
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+30% Synergy $5.63

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+48% Synergy $20.40
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+33% Synergy $2.15
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+32% Synergy $4.75
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+30% Synergy $10.72

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 $58.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $26.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+60% Synergy $38.48
Wasteland Wasteland
+32% Synergy $26.08
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+32% Synergy $549.38
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+32% Synergy $14.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $4.23
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+30% Synergy $14.54
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+30% Synergy $1.24
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $9.06
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+27% Synergy $5.55
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+27% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+27% Synergy $30.16
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+26% Synergy $0.37
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+20% Synergy $10.64
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $55.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Opal Mox Opal
+96% Synergy $229.58
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+94% Synergy $86.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+94% Synergy $167.03
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+92% Synergy $37.42
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+62% Synergy $1108.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-24% Synergy $0.45
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-24% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+95% Synergy $63.27
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+86% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+59% Synergy $29.04
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+59% Synergy $32.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+58% Synergy $37.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+58% Synergy $18.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+58% Synergy $35.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+57% Synergy $15.74
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+50% Synergy $10.08
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+45% Synergy $14.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+34% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+33% Synergy $19.87
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+31% Synergy $9.73
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+30% Synergy $28.05
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+27% Synergy $35.43
City of Brass City of Brass
+27% Synergy $11.44
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+27% Synergy $0.66
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+27% Synergy $6.46
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+27% Synergy $35.15
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+27% Synergy $1.18
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+15% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.98
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+8% Synergy $10.72
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-7% Synergy $1.25
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $0.59
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-22% Synergy $0.45
Swamp Swamp
-29% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
-30% Synergy $0.07

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