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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.61

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%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spellslinger plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Frenzied Devils Frenzied Devils
+99% Synergy $0.05
Repository Skaab Repository Skaab
+99% Synergy $0.16
Spelleater Wolverine Spelleater Wolverine
+99% Synergy $0.06
Firmament Sage Firmament Sage
+99% Synergy $0.09
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+99% Synergy $0.45
Unblinking Observer Unblinking Observer
+99% Synergy $0.14
Lambholt Raconteur Lambholt Ravager Lambholt Raconteur
+99% Synergy $0.29
Efreet Flamepainter Efreet Flamepainter
+99% Synergy $0.26
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+99% Synergy $0.15
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+99% Synergy $0.50
Wandering Mind Wandering Mind
+99% Synergy $0.13
Eddymurk Crab Eddymurk Crab
+99% Synergy $0.93
Balor Balor
+99% Synergy $4.61
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+99% Synergy $0.23
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+99% Synergy $0.15
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+99% Synergy $1.97
Vadrik, Astral Archmage Vadrik, Astral Archmage
+99% Synergy $0.35
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+99% Synergy $0.30
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+99% Synergy $0.35
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+98% Synergy $1.18
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+97% Synergy $0.39
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+97% Synergy $0.77
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+97% Synergy $0.20
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+96% Synergy $0.47
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+96% Synergy $0.75
Thundertrap Trainer Thundertrap Trainer
+95% Synergy $0.87
Spark Double Spark Double
+95% Synergy $13.70
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+93% Synergy $2.70
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+92% Synergy $0.33
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+73% Synergy $6.70
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+71% Synergy $0.31
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+65% Synergy $0.51

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler's Spellslinger deck ahead.

Clash of Titans Clash of Titans
+99% Synergy $0.23
Run Amok Run Amok
+99% Synergy $0.17
Explosive Welcome Explosive Welcome
+99% Synergy $0.12
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+99% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+98% Synergy $1.37
Arcane Infusion Arcane Infusion
+98% Synergy $0.20
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+98% Synergy $0.46
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+98% Synergy $0.20
Channeled Force Channeled Force
+98% Synergy $0.18
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+97% Synergy $0.13
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+92% Synergy $3.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+58% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spellslinger game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler.

Serpentine Curve Serpentine Curve
+99% Synergy $0.09
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+99% Synergy $0.23
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+99% Synergy $0.15
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+99% Synergy $0.27
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+99% Synergy $0.23
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+99% Synergy $0.13
Alchemist's Gambit Alchemist's Gambit
+99% Synergy $0.28
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+98% Synergy $0.21
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+96% Synergy $1.24
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+87% Synergy $3.82
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+76% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler Spellslinger decks.

Geistflame Reservoir Geistflame Reservoir
+99% Synergy $0.19

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler decks.

Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+99% Synergy $0.26
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+99% Synergy $0.37
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+98% Synergy $2.11
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+96% Synergy $1.16
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+96% Synergy $0.59
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+94% Synergy $4.25
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+92% Synergy $1.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler's Spellslinger game plan.

Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+99% Synergy $1.72

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler's Spellslinger strategy.

The Celestus The Celestus
+99% Synergy $0.59
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+91% Synergy $4.13

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler's Spellslinger decks.

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+99% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+99% Synergy $1.73
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+99% Synergy $0.40
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+97% Synergy $0.18
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+97% Synergy $0.12
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+96% Synergy $0.19
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+95% Synergy $0.83
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+94% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+91% Synergy $0.12
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+82% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+61% Synergy $0.28
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+56% Synergy $1.99
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Tibor and Lumia Tibor and Lumia
Cecily, Haunted Mage Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Cecily, Haunted Mage // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
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
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