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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster: Reanimator
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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster players are trying out in Reanimator decks.

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+49% Synergy $0.48
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+46% Synergy $3.39

High Synergy Cards

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+41% Synergy $0.63

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+9% Synergy $1.61

Creatures

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

Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+50% Synergy $0.41
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+48% Synergy $0.28
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+39% Synergy $0.29
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+39% Synergy $0.37
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $2.78
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+38% Synergy $0.23
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+38% Synergy $1.73
Unshakable Tail Unshakable Tail
+37% Synergy $0.37
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+36% Synergy $89.91
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+36% Synergy $0.30
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy $0.50
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+34% Synergy $0.36
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+33% Synergy $2.91
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+28% Synergy $0.34
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+27% Synergy $4.18
Shefet Archfiend Shefet Archfiend
+25% Synergy $0.12
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+25% Synergy $3.45
Gutless Plunderer Gutless Plunderer
+25% Synergy $0.21
Shardless Outlander Shardless Outlander
+25% Synergy $0.14
Phantasmal Shieldback Phantasmal Shieldback
+25% Synergy $0.33
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
+25% Synergy $10.01
Daggermaw Megalodon Daggermaw Megalodon
+25% Synergy $0.16
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+25% Synergy $0.33
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+24% Synergy $2.63
Abhorrent Oculus Abhorrent Oculus
+24% Synergy $13.67
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.30
Malboro Malboro
+24% Synergy $0.19
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+24% Synergy $0.32
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+23% Synergy $0.34
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+23% Synergy $0.40
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+20% Synergy $0.35
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+20% Synergy $8.19
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+20% Synergy $0.24
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+20% Synergy $0.28
Araumi of the Dead Tide Araumi of the Dead Tide
+20% Synergy $0.28
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+20% Synergy $13.68
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+20% Synergy $13.34
Rotting Rats Rotting Rats
+20% Synergy $1.30
Gorex, the Tombshell Gorex, the Tombshell
+19% Synergy $0.24
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+19% Synergy $0.51
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+19% Synergy $0.42
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
+19% Synergy $0.33
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+19% Synergy $0.31
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+19% Synergy $0.36
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+19% Synergy $0.35
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+18% Synergy $0.45
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+18% Synergy $8.38
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+16% Synergy $2.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.26
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+7% Synergy $0.74

Instants

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

Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+37% Synergy $0.36
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+24% Synergy $0.29
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $7.86
Nameless Inversion Nameless Inversion
+20% Synergy $0.25
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+19% Synergy $2.89
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+19% Synergy $0.44
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+19% Synergy $0.98
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+19% Synergy $1.51
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+19% Synergy $2.59
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $1.51
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+18% Synergy $5.60
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+18% Synergy $0.32
Evacuation Evacuation
+18% Synergy $0.36
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+17% Synergy $15.10
Pile On Pile On
+17% Synergy $0.30
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+17% Synergy $0.37
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+17% Synergy $0.33
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+16% Synergy $4.03
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+15% Synergy $1.88
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy $0.28
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+15% Synergy $1.70
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+15% Synergy $0.38
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+14% Synergy $1.28
Countersquall Countersquall
+14% Synergy $1.03
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+14% Synergy $0.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $12.67
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+9% Synergy $3.27
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.44
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.98
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.11
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $26.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $2.26
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $4.19

Sorceries

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

Victimize Victimize
+46% Synergy $2.02
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+32% Synergy $0.76
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+30% Synergy $7.08
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+24% Synergy $0.38
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+24% Synergy $2.31
Ever After Ever After
+19% Synergy $0.27
Final Parting Final Parting
+19% Synergy $0.35
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+19% Synergy $4.04
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+19% Synergy $0.28
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+18% Synergy $0.31
Charnel Serenade Charnel Serenade
+18% Synergy $0.23
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+17% Synergy $1.81
Reanimate Reanimate
+15% Synergy $8.59
Living Death Living Death
+15% Synergy $2.19
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+15% Synergy $2.36
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $0.82
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+13% Synergy $0.23
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+12% Synergy $1.09
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+11% Synergy $16.88
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+11% Synergy $9.77
Damnation Damnation
+10% Synergy $21.38
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Leyline Dowser Leyline Dowser
+20% Synergy $0.28
Throne of the Grim Captain The Grim Captain Throne of the Grim Captain
+20% Synergy $0.31
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+18% Synergy $2.73
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+16% Synergy $2.23
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+8% Synergy $10.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+36% Synergy $17.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+28% Synergy $4.74
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+24% Synergy $3.11
Tainted Aether Tainted Aether
+20% Synergy $7.85
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+20% Synergy $0.26
Vault 12: The Necropolis Vault 12: The Necropolis
+20% Synergy $0.35
New Perspectives New Perspectives
+20% Synergy $0.21
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+19% Synergy $0.25
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+19% Synergy
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+18% Synergy $1.54
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+17% Synergy $0.31
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+17% Synergy $18.56
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+16% Synergy $5.82
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+16% Synergy $0.41
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+15% Synergy $29.50
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+14% Synergy $4.07
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+13% Synergy $6.07
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+13% Synergy $19.87
Necroduality Necroduality
+12% Synergy $6.60
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+9% Synergy $2.07
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+7% Synergy $14.98

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+18% Synergy $1.70
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+14% Synergy $1.78

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+28% Synergy $11.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $0.85
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+20% Synergy $2.81
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+20% Synergy $2.18
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+19% Synergy $2.85
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+19% Synergy $1.41
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+19% Synergy $0.63
War Room War Room
+19% Synergy $1.99
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+18% Synergy $0.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+17% Synergy $49.84
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+17% Synergy $0.21
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+16% Synergy $4.00
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+13% Synergy $2.60
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+11% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.32
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $57.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+20% Synergy $0.63
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+20% Synergy $0.75
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+20% Synergy $2.69
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+20% Synergy $0.91
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+20% Synergy $3.47
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+20% Synergy $2.55
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+20% Synergy $1.26
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+15% Synergy $0.94
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-38% Synergy $2.58
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-39% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Underground River Underground River
+40% Synergy $1.42
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+34% Synergy $39.06
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+33% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+33% Synergy $0.54
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+24% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+24% Synergy $8.65
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+22% Synergy $0.31
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+21% Synergy $0.33
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+19% Synergy $19.18
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+19% Synergy $8.75
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+19% Synergy $0.38
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+15% Synergy $0.36
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+15% Synergy $4.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+15% Synergy $0.25
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $6.52
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+14% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+13% Synergy $32.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+12% Synergy $36.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy $38.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+12% Synergy $30.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+12% Synergy $17.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $15.52
River of Tears River of Tears
+10% Synergy $0.35
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $12.67
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.44
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $18.92
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+6% Synergy $2.49
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+5% Synergy $0.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+4% Synergy $27.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.11
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+1% Synergy $10.63
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $7.35
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-4% Synergy $0.70
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-7% Synergy $0.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.25
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $12.40
Swamp Swamp
-17% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-17% Synergy $0.07
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-34% Synergy $2.51

Similar Commanders

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

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