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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 Wheels decks.

Puppet Master, String Puller Puppet Master, String Puller
+99% Synergy $1.16
The Vision and Scarlet Witch The Vision and Scarlet Witch
+97% Synergy $69.82

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer's Wheels builds — cards that lean hardest into the Wheels theme.

Slither Blade Slither Blade
+99% Synergy $2.69
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+96% Synergy $0.48
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+92% Synergy $1.80
The Locust God The Locust God
+92% Synergy $8.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $3.36

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+21% Synergy $23.44
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

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

Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+99% Synergy $0.33
Illvoi Galeblade Illvoi Galeblade
+99% Synergy $0.21
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+99% Synergy $0.56
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+98% Synergy $1.53
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+74% Synergy $0.30
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+74% Synergy $0.35
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+74% Synergy $0.36
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+74% Synergy $0.26
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+73% Synergy $0.36
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+65% Synergy $2.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+65% Synergy $0.34
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+49% Synergy $0.77
Gudul Lurker Gudul Lurker
+49% Synergy $0.64
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+49% Synergy $0.37
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+49% Synergy $0.23
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+49% Synergy $0.18
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+49% Synergy $0.41
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+49% Synergy $0.34
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+49% Synergy $0.61
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+49% Synergy $0.36
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+49% Synergy $0.32
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+48% Synergy $4.57
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+48% Synergy $0.35
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+48% Synergy $0.30
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+48% Synergy $0.39
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+48% Synergy $9.88
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+48% Synergy $0.27
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+48% Synergy $0.37
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+47% Synergy $0.25
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+46% Synergy $0.99
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+45% Synergy $0.35
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+31% Synergy $3.28
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+30% Synergy $6.26
Dwarven Grunt Dwarven Grunt
+24% Synergy $0.28
Grayscaled Gharial Grayscaled Gharial
+24% Synergy $0.10
Uninvited Geist Unimpeded Trespasser Uninvited Geist
+24% Synergy $0.10
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+24% Synergy $0.19
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+24% Synergy $0.20
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+24% Synergy $0.10
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+24% Synergy $4.86
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+24% Synergy $9.14
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+24% Synergy $0.13
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+24% Synergy $0.39
Whirlpool Rider Whirlpool Rider
+24% Synergy $0.25
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+24% Synergy $4.51
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+24% Synergy $0.25
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+23% Synergy $2.79
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+21% Synergy $2.48
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+19% Synergy $6.86
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-1% Synergy $6.70

Instants

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

Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+38% Synergy $0.41
Aetherize Aetherize
+38% Synergy $0.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+33% Synergy $56.81
Mnemonic Nexus Mnemonic Nexus
+24% Synergy $0.22
Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+24% Synergy $0.30
Rites of Initiation Rites of Initiation
+24% Synergy $0.14
Power Sink Power Sink
+24% Synergy $0.15
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+24% Synergy $0.20
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+24% Synergy $0.44
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+24% Synergy $0.47
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+24% Synergy $0.45
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+24% Synergy $0.44
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+23% Synergy $0.44
Firestorm Firestorm
+23% Synergy $53.45
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+23% Synergy $2.77
Wash Away Wash Away
+23% Synergy $0.86
Evacuation Evacuation
+22% Synergy $0.33
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+22% Synergy $1.81
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+22% Synergy $5.40
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+20% Synergy $0.38
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+20% Synergy $2.14
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+19% Synergy $4.28
Shore Up Shore Up
+17% Synergy $0.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.37
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $5.19
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.41
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $65.21
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.50
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.54
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-26% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+25% Synergy $5.08
Fade Away Fade Away
+24% Synergy $0.50
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+24% Synergy $0.23
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+24% Synergy $3.99
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+23% Synergy $0.31
Ravenform Ravenform
+22% Synergy $0.45
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+22% Synergy $5.06
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+21% Synergy $0.31
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+21% Synergy $4.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+47% Synergy $0.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+46% Synergy $2.46
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+24% Synergy $7.96
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+24% Synergy $0.38
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+24% Synergy $0.28
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+24% Synergy $1.23
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+24% Synergy $0.18
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+22% Synergy $16.58
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+22% Synergy $7.20
Spellbook Spellbook
+22% Synergy $4.50
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $30.07
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+19% Synergy $0.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

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

Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+98% Synergy $6.33
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+71% Synergy $1.70
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+71% Synergy $3.00
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+67% Synergy $2.47
Propaganda Propaganda
+60% Synergy $2.13
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+48% Synergy $0.33
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+48% Synergy $0.99
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+46% Synergy $1.16
Curse of Inertia Curse of Inertia
+24% Synergy $0.40
Stunning Strike Stunning Strike
+24% Synergy $0.07
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+24% Synergy $0.54
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+24% Synergy $0.25
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+24% Synergy $0.36
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+24% Synergy $0.48
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+24% Synergy $0.24
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+24% Synergy $7.99
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+24% Synergy $0.13
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+23% Synergy $2.85
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+22% Synergy $0.31
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+17% Synergy $4.99
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+17% Synergy $2.00

Planeswalkers

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

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+49% Synergy $1.35
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+48% Synergy $4.88
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+46% Synergy $8.52
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+23% Synergy $0.71

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+47% Synergy $0.33
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+24% Synergy $0.29
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+24% Synergy $2.04
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+24% Synergy $2.17
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+23% Synergy $0.44
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.38
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+22% Synergy $0.30
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+20% Synergy $0.33
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+19% Synergy $0.51
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+19% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+19% Synergy $0.36
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+41% Synergy $4.13
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+24% Synergy $14.50
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+23% Synergy $5.06
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+22% Synergy $0.38
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+15% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.69
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

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.27
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+45% Synergy $0.83
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+39% Synergy $0.37
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+20% Synergy $15.20
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+19% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.12
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+16% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+11% Synergy $0.28
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+10% Synergy $5.09
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $5.19
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+4% Synergy $0.39
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.73
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $5.74
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
0% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-16% Synergy $0.23
Training Center Training Center
-17% Synergy $16.27
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-19% Synergy $0.26
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-24% Synergy $12.51

Similar Commanders

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

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