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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer: Aggro
Price tag $0.62

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 28% Forced Combat 17% Card Draw 7% Aggro 3% Control 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer players are trying out in Aggro decks.

Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+100% Synergy $0.22

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer Aggro game on their own.

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+54% Synergy $56.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+22% Synergy $34.59
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+21% Synergy $22.93
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+18% Synergy $1076.87
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $105.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $158.66
Force of Will Force of Will
+13% Synergy $70.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.26
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $41.60

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+74% Synergy $0.55
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+70% Synergy $5.89
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+70% Synergy $10.47
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+50% Synergy $0.32
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+50% Synergy $0.38
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+50% Synergy $2.65
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+50% Synergy $0.39
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+50% Synergy $0.33
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+49% Synergy $0.40
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+49% Synergy $0.29
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+48% Synergy $0.23
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+47% Synergy $3.15
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+47% Synergy $6.74
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+47% Synergy $7.55
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+47% Synergy $2.95
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+46% Synergy $0.36
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+45% Synergy $1.49
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+43% Synergy $2.78
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $0.70
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+41% Synergy $45.74
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+33% Synergy $0.33
Starwinder Starwinder
+32% Synergy $1.06
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+25% Synergy $0.28
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+25% Synergy $0.40
Network Disruptor Network Disruptor
+25% Synergy $0.25
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+25% Synergy $0.16
Saiba Cryptomancer Saiba Cryptomancer
+25% Synergy $0.26
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+25% Synergy $2.36
Subtlety Subtlety
+25% Synergy $10.96
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+25% Synergy $0.31
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+25% Synergy $0.17
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+25% Synergy $0.29
Hypnotic Siren Hypnotic Siren
+25% Synergy $0.33
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
+25% Synergy $7.79
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+25% Synergy $5.38
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+24% Synergy $0.23
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+24% Synergy $2.90
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+24% Synergy $1.77
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+24% Synergy $0.38
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+24% Synergy $0.36
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+24% Synergy $0.25
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+23% Synergy $15.92
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+23% Synergy $0.34
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+23% Synergy $0.38
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+23% Synergy $1.98
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+22% Synergy $17.92
Scrounging Skyray Scrounging Skyray
+22% Synergy $0.31
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+22% Synergy $0.50
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+21% Synergy $36.29
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+19% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer's Aggro deck ahead.

Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+48% Synergy $0.34
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+42% Synergy $2.60
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+41% Synergy $15.90
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+32% Synergy $1.92
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+31% Synergy $4.19
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+28% Synergy $68.53
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+27% Synergy $0.28
Snap Snap
+26% Synergy $3.66
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+25% Synergy $0.26
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+25% Synergy $0.27
Mental Note Mental Note
+25% Synergy $9.16
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.45
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+24% Synergy $0.44
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+24% Synergy $0.41
Forbid Forbid
+24% Synergy $1.12
Foil Foil
+24% Synergy $3.06
Filter Out Filter Out
+24% Synergy $0.32
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+24% Synergy $7.98
Counterspell Counterspell
+23% Synergy $3.43
Pongify Pongify
+23% Synergy $1.98
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+23% Synergy $1.39
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+23% Synergy $5.74
Commandeer Commandeer
+23% Synergy $3.01
Miscast Miscast
+23% Synergy $1.35
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+22% Synergy $0.26
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+22% Synergy $0.70
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+21% Synergy $3.35
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+21% Synergy $0.26
High Tide High Tide
+21% Synergy $1.21
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+20% Synergy $15.10
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+19% Synergy $0.23
Shore Up Shore Up
+18% Synergy $0.19
Resculpt Resculpt
+17% Synergy $0.22
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+16% Synergy $18.57
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+15% Synergy $49.82
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+13% Synergy $0.42
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.37
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+13% Synergy $9.13
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+13% Synergy $3.49
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.28
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $52.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.43
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.22
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $7.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer.

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+48% Synergy $1.17
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+24% Synergy $0.79
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+24% Synergy $3.23
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+23% Synergy $0.40
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+22% Synergy $0.46
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+22% Synergy $4.96
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.73
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+19% Synergy $0.31
Stock Up Stock Up
+18% Synergy $2.61
Preordain Preordain
+16% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+12% Synergy $2.00
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.23
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer Aggro decks.

Insight Engine Insight Engine
+33% Synergy $1.15
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+25% Synergy $0.42
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+25% Synergy $5.89
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+23% Synergy $0.69
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+22% Synergy $0.51
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+22% Synergy $3.38
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+21% Synergy $2.27
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+19% Synergy $0.45
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+18% Synergy $12.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer decks.

Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+71% Synergy $2.29
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+47% Synergy $1.77
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+25% Synergy $5.70
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+25% Synergy $0.37
Copy Land Copy Land
+25% Synergy $1.35
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+25% Synergy $0.18
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+24% Synergy $3.22
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+24% Synergy $6.96
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+24% Synergy $0.34
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+24% Synergy $0.65
As Foretold As Foretold
+24% Synergy $1.50
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+24% Synergy $2.02
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+23% Synergy $2.88
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+23% Synergy $0.98
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+23% Synergy $0.33
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+23% Synergy $0.24
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+22% Synergy $1.44
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+22% Synergy $1.54
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+22% Synergy $1.75
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+21% Synergy $6.35
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+19% Synergy $7.81
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer's Aggro game plan.

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+24% Synergy $1.97

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer Aggro decks.

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+46% Synergy $60.97
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+32% Synergy $9.89
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+25% Synergy $2.93
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+24% Synergy $0.59
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.35
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+22% Synergy $0.27
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+22% Synergy $4.34
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $0.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-24% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer's Aggro strategy.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+23% Synergy $0.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+17% Synergy $229.90
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-4% Synergy $2.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.40
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-32% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer's Aggro decks.

Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+48% Synergy $0.59
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+47% Synergy $1.41
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $0.70
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+41% Synergy $15.90
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+40% Synergy $36.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+40% Synergy $1.02
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+40% Synergy $17.82
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+39% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+39% Synergy $15.52
Starting Town Starting Town
+31% Synergy $11.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+30% Synergy $0.39
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+26% Synergy $11.18
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $6.52
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+22% Synergy $0.26
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+21% Synergy $0.85
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.73
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+19% Synergy $38.66
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+19% Synergy $39.06
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+18% Synergy $48.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.36
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+16% Synergy $0.29
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+16% Synergy $17.02
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+16% Synergy $33.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+12% Synergy $1.42
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.32
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+10% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+10% Synergy $5.83
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.31
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+8% Synergy $2.08
Training Center Training Center
+8% Synergy $15.42
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+8% Synergy $0.16
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.28
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+4% Synergy $16.38
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-1% Synergy $5.82
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-10% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-12% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
-22% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
-23% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer: Aggro.

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor Yasmin Khan The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Clan Crafter Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Clan Crafter
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Sword Coast Sailor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Sword Coast Sailor
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dungeon Delver Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dungeon Delver
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Shameless Charlatan Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Shameless Charlatan
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Vial Smasher the Fierce Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Cecily, Haunted Mage Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Cecily, Haunted Mage // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tymna the Weaver Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tymna the Weaver
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Guild Artisan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Street Urchin Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Street Urchin
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

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