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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.68

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 43% Burn 14%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3915 Current Rank
#4727 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler.

PROMISE - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S12E8 - KRARK/SAKASHIMA v VOLO/TAVERN v CORMELA v MARNEUS - GAMEPLAY

PROMISE - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S12E8 - KRARK/SAKASHIMA v VOLO/TAVERN v CORMELA v MARNEUS - GAMEPLAY

UPENDED - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S12E9 - VOLO/TAVERN v TYMNA/HALANA v CORMELA v MARNEUS - MTG GAMEPLAY

UPENDED - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S12E9 - VOLO/TAVERN v TYMNA/HALANA v CORMELA v MARNEUS - MTG GAMEPLAY

High Synergy Cards

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

Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+41% Synergy $0.36
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+28% Synergy $0.52
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+28% Synergy $9.05
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+28% Synergy $62.97
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+28% Synergy $7.06
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+28% Synergy $0.40
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+26% Synergy $1.63
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+25% Synergy $55.81
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+25% Synergy $1.71
The Locust God The Locust God
+24% Synergy $8.24

Top Cards

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

Windfall Windfall
+23% Synergy $4.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+21% Synergy $2.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.39
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy $1.72
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.95
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.39

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+21% Synergy $22.54
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $70.06
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.55

Creatures

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

Cavalier of Gales Cavalier of Gales
+25% Synergy $3.31
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+24% Synergy $0.26
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+24% Synergy $0.41
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+23% Synergy $5.69
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+23% Synergy $0.31
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+22% Synergy $7.68
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+19% Synergy $17.01
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+18% Synergy $14.34
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+17% Synergy $47.34
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+14% Synergy $1.35
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-5% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+32% Synergy $16.68
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+21% Synergy $17.11
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.50
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $8.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.07
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $1.05
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $3.68

Sorceries

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

Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+18% Synergy $2063.83
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+11% Synergy $3.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $1.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.29
Ponder Ponder
-13% Synergy $1.65

Enchantments

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

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+21% Synergy $1.40
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $1.90
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+17% Synergy $5.32

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+31% Synergy $4.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.48
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $2.88
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $0.98
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-5% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+26% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.82
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $3.30
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+9% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $36.05
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.73
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $6.41
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.28
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $12.79
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $1.53
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy $0.30
Training Center Training Center
-11% Synergy $15.71

Similar Commanders

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

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Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
Krark, the Thumbless Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Krark, the Thumbless // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Tibor and Lumia Tibor and Lumia
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Cecily, Haunted Mage Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Cecily, Haunted Mage // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cloakwood Hermit Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
The Twelfth Doctor Bill Potts The Twelfth Doctor // Bill Potts
Krark, the Thumbless Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Krark, the Thumbless // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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