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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster: Mill
Price tag $0.57

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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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's Mill builds — cards that lean hardest into the Mill theme.

Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+79% Synergy $0.23
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+74% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+13% Synergy $23.76
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+12% Synergy $22.93
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

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

Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+99% Synergy $0.27
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
+49% Synergy $0.42
Moonshadow Moonshadow
+49% Synergy $10.28
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+40% Synergy $3.45
Mistcaller Mistcaller
+40% Synergy $0.44
Mirror-Mad Phantasm Mirror-Mad Phantasm
+40% Synergy $0.71
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+39% Synergy $3.85
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+39% Synergy $0.78
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $2.78
Hunted Horror Hunted Horror
+37% Synergy $3.69
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+37% Synergy $3.81
Millikin Millikin
+37% Synergy $0.30
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+36% Synergy $2.24
Wonder Wonder
+34% Synergy $1.44
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+33% Synergy $0.17
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
+33% Synergy $0.37
Wreckage Wickerfolk Wreckage Wickerfolk
+33% Synergy $0.20
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+33% Synergy $1.85
Oildeep Gearhulk Oildeep Gearhulk
+33% Synergy $1.14
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.33
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+20% Synergy $1.37
Hollow Marauder Hollow Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.18
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+20% Synergy $0.44
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $0.54
Whisper Agent Whisper Agent
+20% Synergy $0.15
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+20% Synergy $0.22
Fear of Lost Teeth Fear of Lost Teeth
+20% Synergy $0.18
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+20% Synergy $2.09
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+20% Synergy $9.39
Diregraf Scavenger Diregraf Scavenger
+20% Synergy $0.14
Skyway Robber Skyway Robber
+20% Synergy $0.28
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+20% Synergy $1.04
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+19% Synergy $0.42
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+19% Synergy $4.48
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+19% Synergy $0.78
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+19% Synergy $1.01
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+18% Synergy $2.36
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+18% Synergy $1.14
Sinister Starfish Sinister Starfish
+18% Synergy $0.26
Master of Death Master of Death
+17% Synergy $0.31
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+17% Synergy $1.33
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+16% Synergy $0.76
Wingcrafter Wingcrafter
+16% Synergy $0.17
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+15% Synergy $0.77
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+14% Synergy $11.71
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+14% Synergy $45.96
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+10% Synergy $0.90
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+8% Synergy $0.36
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+7% Synergy $0.74
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-4% Synergy $2.44

Instants

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

Overkill Overkill
+31% Synergy $0.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+30% Synergy $12.67
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.98
Dig Up the Body Dig Up the Body
+20% Synergy $0.16
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+20% Synergy $0.30
March of Wretched Sorrow March of Wretched Sorrow
+20% Synergy $0.34
Scattered Thoughts Scattered Thoughts
+20% Synergy $0.12
Twiddle Twiddle
+20% Synergy $0.58
Reaping the Graves Reaping the Graves
+20% Synergy $0.68
Dream's Grip Dream's Grip
+20% Synergy $0.40
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+20% Synergy $0.23
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+20% Synergy $1.00
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+20% Synergy $8.03
Ghastly Demise Ghastly Demise
+20% Synergy $0.14
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+19% Synergy $2.89
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+19% Synergy $0.15
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+19% Synergy $0.22
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+19% Synergy $0.30
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+19% Synergy $0.12
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+19% Synergy $0.31
Live or Die Live or Die
+19% Synergy $0.22
Another Chance Another Chance
+19% Synergy $0.23
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+19% Synergy $0.24
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+18% Synergy $0.19
Darkness Darkness
+18% Synergy $23.67
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+18% Synergy $0.25
Shore Up Shore Up
+18% Synergy $0.19
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+18% Synergy $0.32
Pile On Pile On
+17% Synergy $0.30
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+17% Synergy $14.73
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+17% Synergy $4.17
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+17% Synergy $5.17
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+16% Synergy $4.66
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+15% Synergy $4.01
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+15% Synergy $18.57
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+14% Synergy $3.29
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+14% Synergy $0.33
Entomb Entomb
+12% Synergy $16.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $0.60
Consider Consider
+7% Synergy $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $4.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.11
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $3.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.75
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $0.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $2.26
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-36% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Persist Persist
+56% Synergy $1.04
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+45% Synergy $0.30
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+37% Synergy $1.81
Reanimate Reanimate
+35% Synergy $8.59
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+32% Synergy $4.81
Windfall Windfall
+27% Synergy $4.34
Macabre Reconstruction Macabre Reconstruction
+20% Synergy $0.09
Okiba Salvage Okiba Salvage
+20% Synergy $0.12
Scarscale Ritual Scarscale Ritual
+20% Synergy $0.14
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+20% Synergy $0.32
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+20% Synergy $0.32
Grim Discovery Grim Discovery
+20% Synergy $0.18
Defossilize Defossilize
+20% Synergy $0.19
Wail of the Forgotten Wail of the Forgotten
+19% Synergy $0.23
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+19% Synergy $0.29
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+19% Synergy $0.14
Covetous Urge Covetous Urge
+19% Synergy $0.08
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+19% Synergy $0.33
Extract a Confession Extract a Confession
+19% Synergy $0.29
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+19% Synergy $2.29
Careful Study Careful Study
+18% Synergy $4.92
Diresight Diresight
+18% Synergy $0.31
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+17% Synergy $2.97
Fabricate Fabricate
+17% Synergy $9.41
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+17% Synergy $0.38
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+17% Synergy $0.27
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+16% Synergy $9.46
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+15% Synergy $3.16
Dread Return Dread Return
+14% Synergy $0.47
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+14% Synergy $35.07
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+11% Synergy $9.77
Victimize Victimize
+6% Synergy $2.02
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $2.00
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-15% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+38% Synergy $0.36
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+20% Synergy $4.81
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+20% Synergy $9.89
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+20% Synergy $0.52
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+20% Synergy $0.30
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+19% Synergy $5.21
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+19% Synergy $0.26
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+19% Synergy $32.63
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+19% Synergy $0.42
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+19% Synergy $6.09
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+19% Synergy $1.18
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.74
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+18% Synergy $0.26
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+17% Synergy $6.79
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+17% Synergy $8.14
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+15% Synergy $54.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.93
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $15.31

Enchantments

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

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+49% Synergy $4.74
Stunning Strike Stunning Strike
+20% Synergy $0.04
Koskun Falls Koskun Falls
+20% Synergy $15.76
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+20% Synergy $0.26
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+20% Synergy $5.76
Cradle of Safety Cradle of Safety
+20% Synergy $0.15
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+19% Synergy $0.23
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+19% Synergy $1.75
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+19% Synergy $0.34
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+18% Synergy $2.82
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+18% Synergy $1.54
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+18% Synergy $2.52
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+18% Synergy $2.58
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+18% Synergy $5.72
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+18% Synergy $2.02
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+17% Synergy $3.91
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+16% Synergy $5.82
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+16% Synergy $7.06
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+14% Synergy $5.83
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $4.02
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+38% Synergy $10.01

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+39% Synergy $0.63
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+28% Synergy $11.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.76
Diamond City Diamond City
+20% Synergy $2.45
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+20% Synergy $4.66
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+19% Synergy $0.41
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+19% Synergy $0.82
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+18% Synergy $1.85
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+16% Synergy $8.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.85
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+19% Synergy $5.11
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+16% Synergy $4.11
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+13% Synergy $38.08
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+2% Synergy $2.58
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+1% Synergy $1.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+36% Synergy $10.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+30% Synergy $12.67
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+24% Synergy $8.65
Ancient Ziggurat Ancient Ziggurat
+20% Synergy $0.36
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+19% Synergy $7.20
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+18% Synergy $0.34
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+18% Synergy $0.18
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+17% Synergy $0.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $39.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+14% Synergy $35.07
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $6.52
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+14% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.12
River of Tears River of Tears
+10% Synergy $0.35
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+6% Synergy $2.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.11
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $7.35
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $19.18
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.24
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-7% Synergy $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $18.92
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-14% Synergy $2.51
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-16% Synergy $27.85
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-19% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
-20% Synergy $1.42
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-24% Synergy $0.70
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-25% Synergy $0.36
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-28% Synergy $12.40

Similar Commanders

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

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
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