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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Price tag $0.72

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.

Puppet Master, String Puller Puppet Master, String Puller
+99% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+28% Synergy $54.33
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+21% Synergy $34.33
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+18% Synergy $1118.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $112.13
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $171.12
Force of Will Force of Will
+12% Synergy $62.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $72.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.14
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $41.29

Creatures

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

Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+74% Synergy $1.78
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+74% Synergy $0.61
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+69% Synergy $6.86
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+69% Synergy $10.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+67% Synergy $0.68
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+49% Synergy $0.33
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+49% Synergy $0.33
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+49% Synergy $0.40
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+49% Synergy $0.36
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+49% Synergy $0.28
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+49% Synergy $0.35
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+49% Synergy $0.34
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+49% Synergy $0.32
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+48% Synergy $0.30
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+48% Synergy $1.53
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+48% Synergy $0.42
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+47% Synergy $6.26
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+47% Synergy $7.65
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+46% Synergy $3.68
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+46% Synergy $0.75
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+45% Synergy $0.35
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+45% Synergy $1.87
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+42% Synergy $1.80
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+41% Synergy $43.84
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+36% Synergy $1.24
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+32% Synergy $0.56
Starwinder Starwinder
+31% Synergy $0.95
Hypnotic Siren Hypnotic Siren
+24% Synergy $0.31
Network Disruptor Network Disruptor
+24% Synergy $0.22
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+24% Synergy $0.40
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+24% Synergy $0.30
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+24% Synergy $0.17
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+24% Synergy $2.66
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+24% Synergy $0.25
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+24% Synergy $0.32
Subtlety Subtlety
+24% Synergy $12.89
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+24% Synergy $9.14
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+24% Synergy $2.43
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+24% Synergy $0.34
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+24% Synergy $1.68
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+23% Synergy $0.31
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+23% Synergy $0.26
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+23% Synergy $0.36
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+23% Synergy $14.30
Scrounging Skyray Scrounging Skyray
+22% Synergy $0.26
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+21% Synergy $2.48
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+21% Synergy $18.79
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+21% Synergy $0.99
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+21% Synergy $37.06
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+19% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+47% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+40% Synergy $17.51
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+30% Synergy $3.14
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+29% Synergy $65.21
Snap Snap
+26% Synergy $3.46
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+24% Synergy $0.25
Dragonshift Dragonshift
+24% Synergy $0.19
Mental Note Mental Note
+24% Synergy $9.25
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+24% Synergy $0.33
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+24% Synergy $0.44
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+24% Synergy $0.26
Forbid Forbid
+24% Synergy $1.09
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+23% Synergy $0.44
Filter Out Filter Out
+23% Synergy $0.27
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+23% Synergy $7.88
Foil Foil
+23% Synergy $2.11
Counterspell Counterspell
+23% Synergy $3.77
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+23% Synergy $1.61
Commandeer Commandeer
+23% Synergy $2.98
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+22% Synergy $6.46
Miscast Miscast
+22% Synergy $1.05
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+22% Synergy $0.24
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+22% Synergy $5.40
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+21% Synergy $1.45
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+21% Synergy $0.83
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+20% Synergy $0.18
High Tide High Tide
+20% Synergy $1.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+20% Synergy $1.92
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+20% Synergy $16.03
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+19% Synergy $0.26
Shore Up Shore Up
+17% Synergy $0.22
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+17% Synergy $2.44
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+16% Synergy $18.16
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+15% Synergy $52.62
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+13% Synergy $0.41
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+13% Synergy $4.68
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+13% Synergy $0.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $2.39
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+12% Synergy $8.78
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $56.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.96
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.62
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $5.19
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+7% Synergy $0.28
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.41
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.50
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.54
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-16% Synergy $1.55

Sorceries

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+48% Synergy $1.77
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+44% Synergy $0.85
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+24% Synergy $1.41
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+24% Synergy $0.85
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+24% Synergy $2.70
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+23% Synergy $0.26
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+21% Synergy $0.56
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+19% Synergy $4.59
Stock Up Stock Up
+16% Synergy $1.35
Preordain Preordain
+16% Synergy $0.47
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.84
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.29
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.41
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $1.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.68
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+49% Synergy $6.79
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+44% Synergy $0.39
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+32% Synergy $0.72
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+24% Synergy $0.35
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+24% Synergy $0.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $7.55
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+23% Synergy $0.78
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+22% Synergy $0.69
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+22% Synergy $4.61
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+20% Synergy $2.37
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+17% Synergy $14.18

Enchantments

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

Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+71% Synergy $2.96
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+46% Synergy $0.59
Copy Land Copy Land
+24% Synergy $1.29
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+24% Synergy $0.13
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+24% Synergy $0.36
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+24% Synergy $6.21
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+24% Synergy $1.72
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+23% Synergy $7.27
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+23% Synergy $0.33
As Foretold As Foretold
+23% Synergy $1.73
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+23% Synergy $0.99
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+23% Synergy $0.13
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+22% Synergy $0.28
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+21% Synergy $1.16
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+21% Synergy $1.70
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+21% Synergy $3.00
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+20% Synergy $5.23
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+19% Synergy $4.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+23% Synergy $1.42

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
+45% Synergy $62.31
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+32% Synergy $7.40
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+24% Synergy $2.30
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+24% Synergy $0.48
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.31
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+22% Synergy $0.30
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+21% Synergy $4.19
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+24% Synergy $0.47
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+23% Synergy $0.36
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+17% Synergy $241.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-28% Synergy $2.02
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-30% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+67% Synergy $0.68
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+47% Synergy $0.57
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+47% Synergy $1.03
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+44% Synergy $0.85
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+40% Synergy $17.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+40% Synergy $17.35
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+39% Synergy $35.70
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+39% Synergy $1.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+39% Synergy $15.03
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+38% Synergy $19.37
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+36% Synergy $1.24
Starting Town Starting Town
+30% Synergy $9.70
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+29% Synergy $0.39
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+25% Synergy $12.51
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $6.83
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+22% Synergy $0.24
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+20% Synergy $0.83
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+18% Synergy $38.56
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+18% Synergy $34.97
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+17% Synergy $53.37
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+16% Synergy $0.34
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+16% Synergy $17.02
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+15% Synergy $0.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+15% Synergy $29.61
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.31
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+10% Synergy $5.09
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+9% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.23
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.17
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $16.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $5.19
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+6% Synergy $1.99
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.26
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+3% Synergy $14.72
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $5.74
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-10% Synergy $0.37
Mountain Mountain
-22% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
-22% Synergy $0.21

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
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
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
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
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith

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