Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate 491 • mythic
- Set
- Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
- Collector number
- 491
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Andreas Zafiratos
- Finish
- Etched
What it does
When Volo enters, create Volo's Journal, a legendary colorless Book artifact token with hexproof and "Whenever you cast a creature spell, note one of its creature types that hasn't been noted for Volo's Journal."
2 generic mana, tap: Draw a card for each creature type noted for target permanent you control named Volo's Journal.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Volo, Itinerant Scholar was released in 2022 as part of the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to integrate the lore and characters of Dungeons and Dragons into the mechanics of the Commander format, featuring Volo as a legendary creature card that emphasizes his role as an inquisitive explorer. His design reflects his canonical personality, rewarding players for assembling a diverse party of varied creature types.
The artwork for this particular printing was created by illustrator Raymond Swanland. Known for his high-energy, dynamic style, Swanland rendered Volo in a way that highlights the character's eccentric academic aesthetic and his readiness for adventure. Within the community, the card is recognized for its unique synergy-focused playstyle, cementing Volo's status as a staple for players who enjoy thematic, creature-heavy deck construction.
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