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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 Wheels builds — cards that lean hardest into the Wheels theme.

Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+95% Synergy $3.14
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+82% Synergy $0.37
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+81% Synergy $0.37
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+75% Synergy $3.26
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+66% Synergy $0.21
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+64% Synergy $0.46
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+64% Synergy $5.10
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+63% Synergy $5.38
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+63% Synergy $9.08
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+62% Synergy $1.22

Top Cards

The staple cards most Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero Wheels decks run as their core.

Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+61% Synergy $0.97
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+59% Synergy $4.78
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+13% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+51% Synergy $48.18
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+40% Synergy $18.94
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+12% Synergy $21.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $38.67
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+10% Synergy $29.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $69.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $61.19
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $14.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $57.26

Creatures

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

Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+48% Synergy $0.37
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+48% Synergy $0.48
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+48% Synergy $8.25
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+47% Synergy $3.39
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+46% Synergy $0.32
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+46% Synergy $12.10
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+45% Synergy $0.28
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+44% Synergy $0.65
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+43% Synergy $0.34
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+42% Synergy $2.40
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+33% Synergy $0.55
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+33% Synergy $0.29
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+32% Synergy $0.40
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+32% Synergy $0.61
Deputy of Detention Deputy of Detention
+32% Synergy $0.35
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+32% Synergy $0.36
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+32% Synergy $0.23
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+32% Synergy $0.89
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+31% Synergy $6.76
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+31% Synergy $0.18
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+31% Synergy $1.91
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+31% Synergy $0.34
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+31% Synergy $0.20
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+30% Synergy $8.44
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+30% Synergy $4.75
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+30% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+27% Synergy $57.59
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+27% Synergy $4.39
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+26% Synergy $0.88
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+25% Synergy $2.52
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+25% Synergy $1.49
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+25% Synergy $3.77
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $4.73
Talas Warrior Talas Warrior
+16% Synergy $5.56
Soldevi Machinist Soldevi Machinist
+16% Synergy $0.25
Genestealer Locus Genestealer Locus
+16% Synergy $0.21
Springjack Shepherd Springjack Shepherd
+16% Synergy $0.33
Jushi Apprentice Jushi Apprentice
+16% Synergy $0.37
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+16% Synergy $5.40
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+16% Synergy $0.28
Robaran Mercenaries Robaran Mercenaries
+16% Synergy $0.33
Kiyomaro, First to Stand Kiyomaro, First to Stand
+16% Synergy $0.46
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+16% Synergy $0.36
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+16% Synergy $0.14
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+16% Synergy $0.36
Portal Manipulator Portal Manipulator
+16% Synergy $1.59
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+15% Synergy $0.30
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+14% Synergy $11.68
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+10% Synergy $26.45
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+9% Synergy $2.86

Instants

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

Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+44% Synergy $1.20
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+32% Synergy $0.30
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+25% Synergy $0.51
Pongify Pongify
+24% Synergy $1.91
Oppressive Will Oppressive Will
+16% Synergy $0.22
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+16% Synergy $0.16
Redirect Redirect
+16% Synergy $0.34
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+16% Synergy $0.57
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+16% Synergy $0.40
Suspend Suspend
+15% Synergy $0.51
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+15% Synergy $0.13
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+15% Synergy $0.42
Deduce Deduce
+15% Synergy $0.21
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+15% Synergy $0.27
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+15% Synergy $0.84
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+15% Synergy $5.95
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+14% Synergy $0.61
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+14% Synergy $4.58
Delay Delay
+14% Synergy $3.43
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+14% Synergy $0.35
High Tide High Tide
+14% Synergy $1.66
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+13% Synergy $0.30
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.44
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $2.43
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+10% Synergy $3.86
Render Silent Render Silent
+9% Synergy $2.77
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+9% Synergy $0.09
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+8% Synergy $8.86
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+7% Synergy $7.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.67
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.73
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.31
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+3% Synergy $1.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $6.91
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+0% Synergy $57.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.41
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $11.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

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

Step Through Step Through
+32% Synergy $0.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+26% Synergy $0.36
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+20% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+19% Synergy $0.40
Inscription of Insight Inscription of Insight
+16% Synergy $0.24
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+15% Synergy $0.37
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+14% Synergy $12.84
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+14% Synergy $6.59
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+14% Synergy $10.94
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+13% Synergy $1.77
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+12% Synergy $0.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $3.91
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $35.68
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+5% Synergy $2.08
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $5.05
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $7.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+49% Synergy $0.38
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+47% Synergy $14.66
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+27% Synergy $11.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+23% Synergy $4.67
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+16% Synergy $0.78
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+16% Synergy $0.36
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+16% Synergy $11.11
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+16% Synergy $0.35
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+15% Synergy $2.37
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+15% Synergy $2.58
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+15% Synergy $2.71
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+15% Synergy $0.29
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+14% Synergy $5.20
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+14% Synergy $0.93
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+13% Synergy $3.05
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+12% Synergy $9.29
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+11% Synergy $2.48
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+10% Synergy $10.62
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $5.81
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $6.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+48% Synergy $3.41
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+28% Synergy $5.80
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+16% Synergy $0.16
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+16% Synergy $0.27
Empyrial Armor Empyrial Armor
+16% Synergy $0.29
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+15% Synergy $47.08
Righteous Authority Righteous Authority
+15% Synergy $0.37
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+14% Synergy $8.59
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+14% Synergy $8.85
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+14% Synergy $2.09
Omniscience Omniscience
+13% Synergy $6.57
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+12% Synergy $6.81
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+12% Synergy $0.91
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $5.79
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+7% Synergy $10.16
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $17.50
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.54
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $4.44
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+0% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+47% Synergy $5.00
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+13% Synergy $5.00
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+12% Synergy $9.36
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+6% Synergy $7.13

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+31% Synergy $0.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.36
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+16% Synergy $0.39
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+14% Synergy $0.34
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+13% Synergy $0.23
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $28.42
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $28.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $9.73
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+9% Synergy $0.89
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $60.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $5.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.52
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+22% Synergy $5.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+15% Synergy $0.38
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+12% Synergy $2.50
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+11% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+35% Synergy $0.23
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+26% Synergy $0.88
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $4.73
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+13% Synergy $0.24
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+13% Synergy $6.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $51.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $2.43
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $35.68
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $18.26
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+8% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy $1.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.26
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+5% Synergy $7.91
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $6.91
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+0% Synergy $6.71
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+0% Synergy $0.47
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $15.97
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $11.47
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-4% Synergy $0.23
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $6.45
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-7% Synergy $5.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.37
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-18% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-19% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

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

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