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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Price tag $0.93

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Humans 27% Party 13% Wizards 10% Shapeshifters 9% Wheels 6%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero's Party builds — cards that lean hardest into the Party theme.

Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+98% Synergy $0.35
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+98% Synergy $5.10

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero Party game on their own.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+17% Synergy $134.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $69.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $61.19

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Party plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+74% Synergy $0.89
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+73% Synergy $0.46
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+72% Synergy $3.39
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+71% Synergy $9.08
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+49% Synergy $15.40
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+49% Synergy $0.28
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+49% Synergy $0.55
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+49% Synergy $0.40
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+49% Synergy $0.21
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+49% Synergy $0.14
Smirking Spelljacker Smirking Spelljacker
+49% Synergy $2.85
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+48% Synergy $10.56
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+48% Synergy $0.48
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+48% Synergy $8.25
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+48% Synergy $1.91
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+47% Synergy $8.44
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+45% Synergy $0.28
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+43% Synergy $0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.88
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+42% Synergy $1.49
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $4.73
Regal Sliver Regal Sliver
+24% Synergy $1.36
Wakening Sun's Avatar Wakening Sun's Avatar
+24% Synergy $0.39
Standard Bearer Standard Bearer
+24% Synergy $1.01
Evie Frye Evie Frye
+24% Synergy $0.31
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+24% Synergy $6.38
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+24% Synergy $0.20
Sylvia Brightspear Sylvia Brightspear
+24% Synergy $1.80
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+24% Synergy $5.33
Mizzium Meddler Mizzium Meddler
+24% Synergy $0.14
Star Whale Star Whale
+24% Synergy $1.66
Winter Eladrin Winter Eladrin
+24% Synergy $0.15
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+24% Synergy $0.16
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+24% Synergy $0.18
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+24% Synergy $0.66
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+24% Synergy $0.61
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+24% Synergy $1.10
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+24% Synergy $0.30
Deputy of Detention Deputy of Detention
+24% Synergy $0.35
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+24% Synergy $0.23
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+23% Synergy $0.19
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+23% Synergy $0.37
Vodalian Wave-Knight Vodalian Wave-Knight
+23% Synergy $4.92
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+23% Synergy $2.59
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+22% Synergy $48.86
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+21% Synergy $0.38
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+20% Synergy $29.88
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+17% Synergy $2.40
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $2.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero's Party deck ahead.

Frantic Search Frantic Search
+37% Synergy $1.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+35% Synergy $6.91
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+34% Synergy $0.39
Sage's Dousing Sage's Dousing
+24% Synergy $0.25
Break Ties Break Ties
+24% Synergy $0.16
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+24% Synergy $0.16
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+24% Synergy $0.26
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+24% Synergy $0.17
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+24% Synergy $0.27
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+24% Synergy $0.30
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+24% Synergy $0.14
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+24% Synergy $0.26
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+24% Synergy $9.99
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+24% Synergy $0.31
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+24% Synergy $0.13
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+22% Synergy $0.70
Resculpt Resculpt
+22% Synergy $0.28
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy $0.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+20% Synergy $0.77
Reprieve Reprieve
+20% Synergy $1.95
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+20% Synergy $1.69
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+17% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.35
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-14% Synergy $3.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $1.52
Counterspell Counterspell
-28% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Party game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero.

Austere Command Austere Command
+36% Synergy $0.40
Peer Pressure Peer Pressure
+24% Synergy $1.65
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+24% Synergy $3.47
Patch Up Patch Up
+24% Synergy $0.21
Stick Together Stick Together
+24% Synergy $0.33
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+24% Synergy $2.21
Step Through Step Through
+23% Synergy $0.26
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+22% Synergy $1.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+20% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+18% Synergy $35.68
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.36
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $5.05
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+9% Synergy $7.24

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero Party decks.

Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+42% Synergy $1.18
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+24% Synergy $0.20
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+24% Synergy $2.37
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+24% Synergy $0.42
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+24% Synergy $4.81
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+24% Synergy $5.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $4.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Party strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero decks.

Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+73% Synergy $0.37
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+45% Synergy $3.14
Journey to Oblivion Journey to Oblivion
+24% Synergy $0.13
Reprobation Reprobation
+24% Synergy $0.25
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+24% Synergy $0.25
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+23% Synergy $3.41
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+22% Synergy $3.20
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+21% Synergy $0.63
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+21% Synergy $6.81
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+20% Synergy $5.80
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $3.26
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+17% Synergy $4.78

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero's Party game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+20% Synergy $9.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero Party decks.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+72% Synergy $0.75
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+48% Synergy $0.96
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+35% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $3.52
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+24% Synergy $0.21
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+24% Synergy $34.27
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+24% Synergy $0.34
Vesuva Vesuva
+24% Synergy $3.64
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+23% Synergy $2.02
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+23% Synergy $0.48
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+23% Synergy $2.51
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+23% Synergy $3.12
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+23% Synergy $0.89
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+23% Synergy $0.29
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+23% Synergy $3.23
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+22% Synergy $0.25
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+22% Synergy $28.42
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+21% Synergy $3.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $6.89
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+19% Synergy $0.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+17% Synergy $60.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+14% Synergy $5.59
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero's Party strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+38% Synergy $5.39
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+24% Synergy $0.49
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+24% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-5% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-35% Synergy $1.56

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero's Party decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+85% Synergy $0.23
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+54% Synergy $0.23
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.88
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $4.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+35% Synergy $6.91
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+35% Synergy $18.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+30% Synergy $11.47
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+27% Synergy $6.45
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+25% Synergy $6.71
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+22% Synergy $1.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+21% Synergy $51.14
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+18% Synergy $35.68
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+17% Synergy $0.41
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+17% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.37
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.44
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.97
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-10% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.31
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-15% Synergy $5.87
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-15% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-21% Synergy $0.37
Port Town Port Town
-21% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero: Party.

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Flaming Fist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Veteran Soldier Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Veteran Soldier
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 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

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