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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Street Urchin
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Street Urchin
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Cheerios 19% Combo 10% Wheels 10% Aristocrats 5% Artifacts 5% Card Draw 5% cEDH 5% Clones 5% Control 5% ETB 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

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

Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+55% Synergy $0.16
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+51% Synergy $49.50
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+51% Synergy $3.70
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+47% Synergy $10.27
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+45% Synergy $12.20
Spellskite Spellskite
+42% Synergy $10.76
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+42% Synergy $0.19
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+41% Synergy $0.42
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+41% Synergy $6.31
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+40% Synergy $0.83

Top Cards

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

Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+40% Synergy $30.32
Subtlety Subtlety
+40% Synergy $4.68
Memnite Memnite
+39% Synergy $2.34
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+38% Synergy $2.82
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+36% Synergy $1.03
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+28% Synergy $1.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+28% Synergy $8.45
Swan Song Swan Song
+24% Synergy $8.03
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+24% Synergy $20.81
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+22% Synergy $7.16

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+33% Synergy $95.44
Force of Will Force of Will
+31% Synergy $61.91
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+31% Synergy $77.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+31% Synergy $103.74
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+30% Synergy $49.29
Gamble Gamble
+30% Synergy $10.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+28% Synergy $46.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+22% Synergy $42.02
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+22% Synergy $669.19
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+17% Synergy $25.52

Creatures

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+45% Synergy $1.16
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+36% Synergy $1.00
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+36% Synergy $0.25
Goldhound Goldhound
+36% Synergy $0.10
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+32% Synergy $0.71
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+31% Synergy $3.27
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+31% Synergy $0.21
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+30% Synergy $1.63
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+28% Synergy $2.66
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+28% Synergy $3.72
Kobolds of Kher Keep Kobolds of Kher Keep
+28% Synergy $3.31
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+28% Synergy $9.30
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+27% Synergy $0.18
Fury Fury
+27% Synergy $3.96
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+27% Synergy $1.30
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+26% Synergy $0.16
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+26% Synergy $0.18
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+25% Synergy $11.87
Ugin's Conjurant Ugin's Conjurant
+24% Synergy $0.10
Crookshank Kobolds Crookshank Kobolds
+24% Synergy $2.21
Crimson Kobolds Crimson Kobolds
+24% Synergy $2.78
Teardrop Kami Teardrop Kami
+24% Synergy $0.19
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+22% Synergy $3.38
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+21% Synergy $0.75
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+20% Synergy $3.22
Trickster Mage Trickster Mage
+20% Synergy $0.17
Barrin, Master Wizard Barrin, Master Wizard
+20% Synergy $5.42
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+20% Synergy $0.40
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+20% Synergy $0.22
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+19% Synergy $1.65
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+19% Synergy $0.28
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+19% Synergy $13.38
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+19% Synergy $194.92
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+18% Synergy $12.94
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+18% Synergy $2.68
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $2.47
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+16% Synergy $5.24
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+16% Synergy $1.41
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+15% Synergy $7.25
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+15% Synergy $3.10
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+15% Synergy $41.74
The Locust God The Locust God
+14% Synergy $4.99
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+14% Synergy $0.49
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+13% Synergy $0.18
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+12% Synergy $1.01
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+12% Synergy $1.06
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+11% Synergy $0.97
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+11% Synergy $0.38
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+11% Synergy $2.48
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $3.35

Instants

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+42% Synergy $7.87
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+26% Synergy $51.18
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+23% Synergy $10.55
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+23% Synergy $8.20
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+22% Synergy $1.23
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+21% Synergy $7.66
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+20% Synergy $4.12
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+17% Synergy $9.24
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+15% Synergy $14.92
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+13% Synergy $50.95
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+13% Synergy $13.39
Reweave Reweave
+12% Synergy $0.57
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $2.17
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+10% Synergy $11.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $15.45
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+8% Synergy $1.83
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+8% Synergy $1.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+7% Synergy $44.85
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $8.90
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $6.27
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+4% Synergy $12.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $1.45
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.28
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.45
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.82
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $1.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-18% Synergy $1.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-28% Synergy $0.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-33% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+15% Synergy $7.59
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+15% Synergy $411.52
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+12% Synergy $4.87
Twinflame Twinflame
+11% Synergy $5.70
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+11% Synergy $0.37
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+11% Synergy $0.43
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+5% Synergy $1482.44
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $33.64
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.82
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $3.74
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-16% Synergy $1.85

Utility Artifacts

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

The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+20% Synergy $1.76
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+20% Synergy $10.68
The One Ring The One Ring
+15% Synergy $82.60
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+12% Synergy $17.19
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.34
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $8.10
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+16% Synergy $38.55
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+8% Synergy $9.44
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+7% Synergy $1.72
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.51
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+2% Synergy $13.86

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+22% Synergy $18.65
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+18% Synergy $0.19
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+12% Synergy $20.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $41.89
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+10% Synergy $355.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-26% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+27% Synergy $31.25
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+27% Synergy $39.82
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+23% Synergy $9.14
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+21% Synergy $173.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+20% Synergy $26.29
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+16% Synergy $65.92
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+16% Synergy $0.60
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+12% Synergy $2.01
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+10% Synergy $373.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $2.88
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy $1.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
0% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.21
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-23% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+36% Synergy $18.89
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+30% Synergy $24.05
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+30% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+30% Synergy $13.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+22% Synergy $27.41
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+22% Synergy $15.70
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+21% Synergy $18.21
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+21% Synergy $40.36
Training Center Training Center
+20% Synergy $10.04
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+20% Synergy $13.58
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+18% Synergy $5.70
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+15% Synergy $1.94
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+15% Synergy $13.64
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $34.92
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+11% Synergy $3.99
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $26.74
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+10% Synergy $15.65
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+9% Synergy $23.97
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+7% Synergy $2.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.35
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-13% Synergy $0.66
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-19% Synergy $0.24
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-23% Synergy $3.16
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-28% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-30% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

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

Dargo, the Shipwrecker Jeska, Thrice Reborn Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
The War Doctor Nyssa of Traken The War Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Guild Artisan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Dargo, the Shipwrecker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dragon Cultist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dragon Cultist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Guild Artisan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Guild Artisan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Popular Entertainer Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Esior, Wardwing Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Esior, Wardwing Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

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