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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.67

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Veteran Soldier
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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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High Synergy Cards

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

Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.59
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.29
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.35
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.71
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.16
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.93

Creatures

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

Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.45
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.05
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.69
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.55
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.18
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.78
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.40
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.93
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.37
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.18
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.49
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.44
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.29
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.82
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.72
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.59
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.29
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.35
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.71
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.16
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29

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 in 100% of decks $0.24
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+65% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+47% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.14
Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+28% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.44

Sorceries

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

Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.18
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27

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 in 100% of decks $3.11

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.50
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.02
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.93

Utility Lands

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

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.66

Mana Artifacts

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

Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.30
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+51% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+38% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.25

Lands

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

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+54% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.02

Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Veteran Soldier Deck Stats

Based on 1 Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Veteran Soldier decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 36
  • Instant 10
  • Sorcery 3
  • Artifact 6
  • Enchantment 4
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 37

Lands: 32 basic, 5 nonbasic

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Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Katerina of Myra's Marvels Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
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
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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 Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eleventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
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

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