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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Price tag $0.68

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan Card Draw game on their own.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+87% Synergy $23.44
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+78% Synergy $16.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+68% Synergy $72.26
Panoptic Mirror Panoptic Mirror
+49% Synergy $27.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+39% Synergy $112.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+38% Synergy $131.68
The One Ring The One Ring
+37% Synergy $104.30
Force of Will Force of Will
+33% Synergy $62.85
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+27% Synergy $54.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Card Draw plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+93% Synergy $6.83
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+80% Synergy $1.74
Crystalline Nautilus Crystalline Nautilus
+49% Synergy $0.12
Walking Sponge Walking Sponge
+49% Synergy $0.16
Giant Oyster Giant Oyster
+49% Synergy $0.23
Grayscaled Gharial Grayscaled Gharial
+49% Synergy $0.10
Breaching Hippocamp Breaching Hippocamp
+49% Synergy $0.11
Umara Wizard Umara Skyfalls Umara Wizard
+49% Synergy $0.17
Kraken Hatchling Kraken Hatchling
+49% Synergy $0.09
Shorecomber Crab Shorecomber Crab
+49% Synergy $0.25
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+49% Synergy $1.88
Phantasmal Shieldback Phantasmal Shieldback
+49% Synergy $0.33
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+49% Synergy $0.13
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+49% Synergy $0.27
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+49% Synergy $0.17
Guard Gomazoa Guard Gomazoa
+49% Synergy $0.57
Lighthouse Chronologist Lighthouse Chronologist
+49% Synergy $18.53
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+48% Synergy $0.18
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+48% Synergy $0.20
Leveler Leveler
+48% Synergy $4.61
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+48% Synergy $0.42
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+48% Synergy $9.81
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+48% Synergy $9.70
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+47% Synergy $0.93
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+47% Synergy $5.42
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+47% Synergy $0.36
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+47% Synergy $0.44
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+46% Synergy $0.34
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+46% Synergy $7.57
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+46% Synergy $3.50
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+46% Synergy $6.10
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+46% Synergy $9.36
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+45% Synergy $0.13
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+45% Synergy $1.97
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+45% Synergy $3.87
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+44% Synergy $4.80
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+43% Synergy $4.86
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+43% Synergy $0.30
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+42% Synergy $7.98
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+42% Synergy $9.88
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+41% Synergy $4.07
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+39% Synergy $0.72
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+39% Synergy $2.65
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+38% Synergy $2.18
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+36% Synergy $0.82
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy $0.48
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+35% Synergy $0.68
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+34% Synergy $1.80
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+29% Synergy $0.51
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+25% Synergy $6.10

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan's Card Draw deck ahead.

High Tide High Tide
+55% Synergy $1.53
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+48% Synergy $2.12
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+48% Synergy $3.44
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+48% Synergy $2.77
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+47% Synergy $5.03
Miscast Miscast
+46% Synergy $1.05
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+45% Synergy $0.38
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+44% Synergy $15.40
Dispel Dispel
+41% Synergy $0.32
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+34% Synergy $52.62
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.77
Resculpt Resculpt
+33% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $5.19
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+23% Synergy $0.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $56.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $0.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.92
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.54
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Card Draw game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan.

Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+84% Synergy $38.15
Drawn from Dreams Drawn from Dreams
+49% Synergy $0.29
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+47% Synergy $0.30
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+47% Synergy $4.57
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+46% Synergy $0.54
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+46% Synergy $9.49
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+38% Synergy $3.82
Fabricate Fabricate
+29% Synergy $9.41
Preordain Preordain
+26% Synergy $0.47
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.84

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan Card Draw decks.

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+73% Synergy $3.66
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+48% Synergy $16.54
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+48% Synergy $2.11
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+47% Synergy $0.63
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+47% Synergy $10.64
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+46% Synergy $0.83
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+40% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Card Draw strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan decks.

Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+97% Synergy $42.77
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+96% Synergy $2.85
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+73% Synergy $12.67
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+49% Synergy $12.06
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+44% Synergy $2.11
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+37% Synergy $0.24
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+32% Synergy $4.99
Propaganda Propaganda
+18% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan's Card Draw game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+35% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan Card Draw decks.

Tolaria West Tolaria West
+94% Synergy $1.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+83% Synergy $54.27
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+47% Synergy $540.27
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+47% Synergy $0.44
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+47% Synergy $0.95
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+47% Synergy $23.03
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+46% Synergy $27.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+43% Synergy $3.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+42% Synergy $0.31
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+40% Synergy $0.33
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+39% Synergy $0.74
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+37% Synergy $62.31
War Room War Room
+34% Synergy $2.87
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+31% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+0% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan's Card Draw strategy.

Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+46% Synergy $5.76
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+42% Synergy $76.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+41% Synergy $30.81
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+41% Synergy $171.12
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+39% Synergy $3.57
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+38% Synergy $36.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan's Card Draw decks.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+93% Synergy $6.83
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+84% Synergy $38.15
Umara Wizard Umara Skyfalls Umara Wizard
+49% Synergy $0.17
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+45% Synergy $0.38
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+43% Synergy $53.37
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+35% Synergy $0.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $5.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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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
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Shameless Charlatan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
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 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
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Shameless Charlatan Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Shameless Charlatan
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom

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