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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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero players are trying out in Wizards decks.

Hatut Zeraze Strike Force Hatut Zeraze Strike Force
+49% Synergy $0.32
Iron Man, Armored Avenger Iron Man, Armored Avenger
+47% Synergy $3.52
Captain America, Living Legend Captain America, Living Legend
+46% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+79% Synergy $0.46
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+74% Synergy $0.37
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+72% Synergy $9.08
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+71% Synergy $0.21
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+65% Synergy $0.89
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+64% Synergy $0.34
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+63% Synergy $5.38
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+59% Synergy $0.75
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+59% Synergy $3.26
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+54% Synergy $2.52

Top Cards

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

Step Through Step Through
+51% Synergy $0.26
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+48% Synergy $3.14
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+46% Synergy $0.37
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+44% Synergy $4.75
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+42% Synergy $0.30
Deputy of Detention Deputy of Detention
+42% Synergy $0.35
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+39% Synergy $4.78
Austere Command Austere Command
+33% Synergy $0.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+15% Synergy $21.94
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.08
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $16.42
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $48.18
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $35.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $69.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $61.19
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

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

Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+42% Synergy $0.40
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+41% Synergy $0.35
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+41% Synergy $0.48
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+40% Synergy $8.25
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+40% Synergy $5.10
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+40% Synergy $8.44
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+37% Synergy $0.97
Robaran Mercenaries Robaran Mercenaries
+37% Synergy $0.33
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+37% Synergy $0.14
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+37% Synergy $0.14
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+36% Synergy $4.39
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+35% Synergy $11.68
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+35% Synergy $2.40
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+33% Synergy $15.40
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+33% Synergy $0.37
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+32% Synergy $0.36
Smirking Spelljacker Smirking Spelljacker
+32% Synergy $2.85
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+31% Synergy $0.94
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+30% Synergy $3.39
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+30% Synergy $2.59
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+30% Synergy $1.49
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+29% Synergy $0.22
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+27% Synergy $0.31
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+27% Synergy $0.61
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+26% Synergy $1.91
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+26% Synergy $0.36
The Blue Spirit The Blue Spirit
+24% Synergy $0.80
North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+24% Synergy $0.18
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+23% Synergy $5.40
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+23% Synergy $0.28
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+23% Synergy $0.16
Epistolary Librarian Epistolary Librarian
+23% Synergy $0.36
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+23% Synergy $0.45
Sally Sparrow Sally Sparrow
+23% Synergy $0.37
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+21% Synergy $0.18
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+21% Synergy $0.20
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+20% Synergy $3.77
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+19% Synergy $0.28
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+18% Synergy $0.55
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+18% Synergy $2.22
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+17% Synergy $10.56
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+17% Synergy $2.21
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+17% Synergy $0.77
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
+15% Synergy $1.02
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+15% Synergy $12.10
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $5.35
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+14% Synergy $73.22
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+11% Synergy $17.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $4.73
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $57.59

Instants

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

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+57% Synergy $1.29
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+37% Synergy $0.30
Sage's Dousing Sage's Dousing
+23% Synergy $0.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+20% Synergy $1.94
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+18% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.67
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.91
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $6.91
Stream of Unconsciousness Stream of Unconsciousness
+9% Synergy $0.23
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.95
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.35
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.28
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+6% Synergy $0.22
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+5% Synergy $2.66
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $2.58
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.86
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.73
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.86
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $3.83
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.41
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $11.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

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

Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+18% Synergy $0.99
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $35.68
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+14% Synergy $0.36
Winnowing Winnowing
+9% Synergy $0.37
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+8% Synergy $7.24
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+8% Synergy $2.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.36
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+7% Synergy $10.94
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.33
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $4.76
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $1.77
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+6% Synergy $0.30
Stock Up Stock Up
+4% Synergy $1.48
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $4.27
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $5.05
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $2.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+23% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.52
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+18% Synergy $1.27
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+16% Synergy $5.20
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+16% Synergy $14.66
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+13% Synergy $0.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $2.28
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $5.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $4.67
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+8% Synergy $6.37
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+7% Synergy $0.28
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+6% Synergy $6.16
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+6% Synergy $1.18
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+6% Synergy $0.29
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $9.29
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+3% Synergy $0.29
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $8.17
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+0% Synergy $6.98

Enchantments

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

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+33% Synergy $1.22
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+24% Synergy $5.80
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+17% Synergy $2.85
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+15% Synergy $6.81
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+12% Synergy $3.41
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+12% Synergy $0.54
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+11% Synergy $3.20
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+9% Synergy $1.30
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $2.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+33% Synergy $9.36
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+21% Synergy $5.00
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+5% Synergy $3.77

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $3.52
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+20% Synergy $28.42
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $3.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.09
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.30
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.96
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+6% Synergy $60.52
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.69
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $2.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.59
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 Wizards strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+41% Synergy $5.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+29% Synergy $2.59
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+26% Synergy $5.93
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $2.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+62% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+25% Synergy $51.14
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+22% Synergy $0.33
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+20% Synergy $0.37
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $35.68
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+17% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+17% Synergy $0.31
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+16% Synergy $0.36
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+11% Synergy $5.87
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+10% Synergy $6.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $6.91
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+7% Synergy $0.23
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+7% Synergy $0.47
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.35
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $4.73
Tundra Tundra
+5% Synergy $3000.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $4.61
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $6.71
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.88
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.37
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.41
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.20
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.09
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.44
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.17
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-9% Synergy $11.47
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-10% Synergy $18.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-13% Synergy $15.97
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-22% Synergy $7.91

Similar Commanders

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

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