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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.33

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Veteran Soldier
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3772 Current Rank

Links & Decks

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Creatures

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

Catapult Master Catapult Master
+100% Synergy $1.17
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+100% Synergy $2.27
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+100% Synergy $1.04
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+100% Synergy $0.84
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+100% Synergy $3.27
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+100% Synergy $0.30
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+99% Synergy $0.27
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+99% Synergy $0.32
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+99% Synergy $0.30
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+99% Synergy $3.53
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+99% Synergy $0.30
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+99% Synergy $0.28
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+99% Synergy $0.10
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+99% Synergy $0.14
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+99% Synergy $0.24
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+99% Synergy $0.12
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+99% Synergy $0.77
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+99% Synergy $0.33
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+99% Synergy $0.32
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+99% Synergy $0.32
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+99% Synergy $0.14
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+99% Synergy $0.27
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+99% Synergy $0.32
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+99% Synergy $0.08
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+98% Synergy $0.87
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+98% Synergy $5.48
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+98% Synergy $0.26
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+98% Synergy $21.14
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+98% Synergy $0.23
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+98% Synergy $2.02
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+98% Synergy $0.16
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+97% Synergy $2.23
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+97% Synergy $0.39
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+96% Synergy $0.44
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+96% Synergy $0.80
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+95% Synergy $0.39

Instants

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

You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+99% Synergy $0.11
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+98% Synergy $0.17
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+97% Synergy $0.28
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+95% Synergy $0.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+84% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+75% Synergy $1.75
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+65% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+47% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy $1.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+28% Synergy $0.80

Sorceries

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

Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+100% Synergy $0.09
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+99% Synergy $0.65
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+98% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+94% Synergy $0.63

Enchantments

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

Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+100% Synergy $0.11
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+99% Synergy $4.49
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+98% Synergy $0.26
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+97% Synergy $0.58

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+100% Synergy $1.10
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+98% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+95% Synergy $7.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+99% Synergy $1.30
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+51% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+38% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+98% Synergy $0.18
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+54% Synergy $11.67

Similar Commanders

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

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Flaming Fist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Prava of the Steel Legion Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Prava of the Steel Legion
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Radiant, Serra Archangel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eleventh Doctor Clara Oswald The Eleventh Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Eleventh Doctor Ian Chesterton The Eleventh Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Eleventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Eleventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Eleventh Doctor Rose Tyler The Eleventh Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Eleventh Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Eleventh Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Clan Crafter Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Shameless Charlatan Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Shameless Charlatan
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Siani, Eye of the Storm Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Noble Heritage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Noble Heritage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Veteran Soldier Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Veteran Soldier
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor

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