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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Clones 42% Card Draw 11% Combo 11% Mill 11% Wheels 11% Good Stuff 5% Midrange 5% Sea Creatures 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3153 Current Rank
#2712 Last Week
#3298 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan decks.

PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+14% Synergy $0.29
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+12% Synergy $0.66

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan's abilities and overall game plan.

Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+50% Synergy $0.30
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+46% Synergy $0.15
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+43% Synergy $0.95
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+42% Synergy $3.80
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+39% Synergy $0.52
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+37% Synergy $0.34
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+32% Synergy $0.47
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+31% Synergy $0.25
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+25% Synergy $0.13
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+25% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+23% Synergy $0.58
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+21% Synergy $1.44
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.29
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+13% Synergy $2.18
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $2.01
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $3.79
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+6% Synergy $16.62
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+5% Synergy $12.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.69
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-5% Synergy $33.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $42.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-26% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-27% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+34% Synergy $3.91
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+23% Synergy $0.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+22% Synergy $0.98
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+22% Synergy $1.23
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+22% Synergy $0.20
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+22% Synergy $0.95
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+22% Synergy $0.47
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+22% Synergy $0.42
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+22% Synergy $3.40
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+21% Synergy $0.26
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+20% Synergy $0.23
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+20% Synergy $0.35
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+20% Synergy $1.69
Cavalier of Gales Cavalier of Gales
+19% Synergy $0.73
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+19% Synergy $0.11
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+18% Synergy $0.09
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+18% Synergy $0.42
Copycrook Copycrook
+18% Synergy $0.09
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+17% Synergy $4.13
Nascent Metamorph Nascent Metamorph
+17% Synergy $0.17
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+16% Synergy $0.33
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+16% Synergy $0.17
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+16% Synergy $1.84
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+16% Synergy $0.12
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+16% Synergy $2.88
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+16% Synergy $0.31
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+16% Synergy $0.08
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+16% Synergy $27.42
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+16% Synergy $0.35
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+16% Synergy $0.17
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+15% Synergy $0.23
The Flood of Mars The Flood of Mars
+15% Synergy $0.20
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+15% Synergy $1.16
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+15% Synergy $0.28
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+15% Synergy $0.67
Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+15% Synergy $0.14
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+14% Synergy $4.56
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+14% Synergy $0.41
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+14% Synergy $0.16
Walking Sponge Walking Sponge
+14% Synergy $0.22
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+14% Synergy $3.82
Mirror-Mad Phantasm Mirror-Mad Phantasm
+14% Synergy $0.73
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+14% Synergy $0.52
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+13% Synergy $2.89
Guard Gomazoa Guard Gomazoa
+13% Synergy $0.40
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+12% Synergy $0.68
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+11% Synergy $2.77
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+9% Synergy $0.40
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+8% Synergy $7.48
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $1.36

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan safe.

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+21% Synergy $0.43
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.34
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+15% Synergy $1.79
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+13% Synergy $0.49
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.63
Evacuation Evacuation
+12% Synergy $0.22
See Double See Double
+10% Synergy $0.47
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $5.49
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+8% Synergy $0.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $7.64
Shore Up Shore Up
+7% Synergy $0.12
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+7% Synergy $0.30
Blur Blur
+7% Synergy $0.21
Beyeen Veil Beyeen Coast Beyeen Veil
+7% Synergy $0.18
Redirect Redirect
+7% Synergy $0.24
Leadership Vacuum Leadership Vacuum
+7% Synergy $0.30
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+6% Synergy $0.08
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+6% Synergy $0.15
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.29
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $0.81
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+3% Synergy $1.28
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.15
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-2% Synergy $7.15
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-4% Synergy $1.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $6.09
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $2.10
High Tide High Tide
-14% Synergy $1.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-18% Synergy $42.96
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-21% Synergy $1.75

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan's game plan and control the board.

Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+22% Synergy $0.32
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+20% Synergy $2.92
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+16% Synergy $0.19
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+14% Synergy $0.65
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+11% Synergy $0.37
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+11% Synergy $0.39
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+11% Synergy $0.92
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+10% Synergy $3.20
Drawn from Dreams Drawn from Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.17
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+7% Synergy $0.34
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+7% Synergy $1.16
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+7% Synergy $4.68
Wash Out Wash Out
+6% Synergy $0.32
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+6% Synergy $1.20
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.45
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $1.68
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.87
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-3% Synergy $1.75
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $34.20
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $3.95
Preordain Preordain
-14% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-22% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindlink Mech Mindlink Mech
+17% Synergy $0.14
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+14% Synergy $12.75
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.57
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+10% Synergy $0.38
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+10% Synergy $0.98
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+10% Synergy $3.40
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $31.55
Heartstone Heartstone
+7% Synergy $1.86
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $17.15
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+2% Synergy $0.55
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
0% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+16% Synergy $4.68
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+14% Synergy $2.28
Copy Land Copy Land
+14% Synergy $1.11
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+14% Synergy $2.49
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+13% Synergy $3.73
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+13% Synergy $0.71
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+12% Synergy $0.30
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+11% Synergy $0.16
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+11% Synergy $0.29
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.14
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+9% Synergy $1.16
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+9% Synergy $5.79
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+9% Synergy $1.23
Metamorphic Alteration Metamorphic Alteration
+8% Synergy $0.29
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+8% Synergy $3.90
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+8% Synergy $0.80
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+5% Synergy $0.65
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+3% Synergy $2.10
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $3.83
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+3% Synergy $1.44
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-1% Synergy $1.77
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $6.28
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+8% Synergy $1.09

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+23% Synergy $0.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $1.98
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $2.73
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.64
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+14% Synergy $1.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $34.54
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+11% Synergy $5.17
Rivendell Rivendell
+10% Synergy $0.77
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.50
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+9% Synergy $0.63
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.54
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+7% Synergy $0.49
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+7% Synergy $1.53
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $7.23
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $14.84
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
0% Synergy $0.53
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $51.06
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-5% Synergy $0.58
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-9% Synergy $7.74
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-14% Synergy $19.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-15% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $1.33
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+18% Synergy $4.82
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+14% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+10% Synergy $0.31
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+9% Synergy $4.37
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $17.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.51
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $1.79
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $0.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.14
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.12
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $2.10
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $1.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.11
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+13% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $24.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $25.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.72

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Fifth Doctor Romana II The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Shameless Charlatan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Shameless Charlatan
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
The Tenth Doctor Romana II The Tenth Doctor // Romana II
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sengir, the Dark Baron Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tormod, the Desecrator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Vial Smasher the Fierce Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ravos, Soultender Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ravos, Soultender // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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