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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer: Wheels
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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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 $0.36
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+97% Synergy $0.50
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+93% Synergy $2.78
The Locust God The Locust God
+92% Synergy $8.60
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+80% Synergy $0.31
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+80% Synergy $0.32
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+80% Synergy $0.58
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+80% Synergy $0.08
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+79% Synergy $0.30
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+79% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+77% Synergy $1.54
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+77% Synergy $1.75
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+76% Synergy $0.77
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+72% Synergy $2.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+71% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+52% Synergy $2.99

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $41.26
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+16% Synergy $22.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $69.44
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.60

Creatures

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

Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+98% Synergy $1.98
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+60% Synergy $0.27
Gudul Lurker Gudul Lurker
+60% Synergy $0.70
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+60% Synergy $7.03
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+59% Synergy $0.15
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+59% Synergy $0.17
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+59% Synergy $0.38
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+57% Synergy $0.34
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+57% Synergy $0.27
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+57% Synergy $0.32
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+56% Synergy $0.36
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+51% Synergy $1.14
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+49% Synergy $2.26
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+40% Synergy $0.84
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+40% Synergy $0.19
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+40% Synergy $0.38
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+40% Synergy $0.43
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+40% Synergy $0.20
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+40% Synergy $4.84
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+39% Synergy $0.23
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+39% Synergy $4.53
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+39% Synergy $0.30
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+39% Synergy $5.37
Goldhound Goldhound
+39% Synergy $0.14
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+39% Synergy $1.84
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+38% Synergy $8.14
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+38% Synergy $0.78
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+38% Synergy $0.35
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+33% Synergy $0.38
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+32% Synergy $0.32
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+20% Synergy $0.20
Fire Shrine Keeper Fire Shrine Keeper
+20% Synergy $0.17
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
+20% Synergy $10.44
Dulcet Sirens Dulcet Sirens
+20% Synergy $0.52
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+20% Synergy $9.39
Grayscaled Gharial Grayscaled Gharial
+20% Synergy $0.11
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+20% Synergy $0.30
Uninvited Geist Unimpeded Trespasser Uninvited Geist
+20% Synergy $0.08
Fearless Pup Fearless Pup
+20% Synergy $0.06
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+20% Synergy $0.11
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+19% Synergy $0.45
Whirlpool Rider Whirlpool Rider
+19% Synergy $0.29
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+19% Synergy $4.55
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+19% Synergy $0.34
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+19% Synergy $4.65
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+18% Synergy $15.92
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+17% Synergy $3.15
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+15% Synergy $5.89
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+13% Synergy $7.71
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+11% Synergy $45.74

Instants

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

Blustersquall Blustersquall
+39% Synergy $0.47
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.37
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+23% Synergy $0.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $52.75
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+20% Synergy $0.25
Power Sink Power Sink
+20% Synergy $0.10
Mnemonic Nexus Mnemonic Nexus
+20% Synergy $0.18
Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+20% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+19% Synergy $0.38
Swan Song Swan Song
+18% Synergy $7.86
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.38
Evacuation Evacuation
+18% Synergy $0.36
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+17% Synergy $1.64
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+16% Synergy $0.40
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+15% Synergy $4.17
Pongify Pongify
+13% Synergy $1.98
Resculpt Resculpt
+12% Synergy $0.22
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+11% Synergy $15.90
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+8% Synergy $0.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.11
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.28
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $68.53
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $3.43
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Ravenform Ravenform
+57% Synergy $0.34
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+37% Synergy $4.96
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+22% Synergy $0.82
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+20% Synergy $0.18
Fade Away Fade Away
+20% Synergy $0.54
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+19% Synergy $0.28
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+19% Synergy $3.63
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+18% Synergy $0.41
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+18% Synergy $1.17
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+17% Synergy $0.29
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+17% Synergy $5.33
Windfall Windfall
+14% Synergy $4.34
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+14% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+11% Synergy $35.07
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+57% Synergy $0.80
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+40% Synergy $0.42
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+34% Synergy $0.45
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+33% Synergy $0.19
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+20% Synergy $7.67
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+20% Synergy $0.30
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy $15.61
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+19% Synergy $6.09
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+19% Synergy $0.71
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+18% Synergy $5.68
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+18% Synergy $15.84
Spellbook Spellbook
+17% Synergy $3.92
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $3.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $26.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

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

Curse of Inertia Curse of Inertia
+40% Synergy $0.43
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+40% Synergy $0.37
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+39% Synergy $0.34
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+39% Synergy $0.65
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+37% Synergy $1.77
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+33% Synergy $0.26
Propaganda Propaganda
+25% Synergy $3.52
Stunning Strike Stunning Strike
+20% Synergy $0.04
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+20% Synergy $0.33
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+20% Synergy $0.12
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+20% Synergy $0.54
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+19% Synergy $5.83
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+19% Synergy $2.35
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.14
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+19% Synergy $7.06
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+19% Synergy $0.30
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+18% Synergy $0.98
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+18% Synergy $0.33
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+17% Synergy $1.44
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+13% Synergy $3.91
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+12% Synergy $2.19

Planeswalkers

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

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+40% Synergy $1.11
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+39% Synergy $4.26
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+37% Synergy $10.01
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+19% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $2.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.36
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+20% Synergy $0.27
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+20% Synergy $1.97
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+19% Synergy $0.63
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+19% Synergy $2.18
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.38
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+17% Synergy $0.38
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+17% Synergy $0.27
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+14% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+14% Synergy $0.27
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+11% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.32

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
+51% Synergy $4.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+44% Synergy $2.60
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+39% Synergy $5.11
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+30% Synergy $0.57
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+19% Synergy $14.69
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+18% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $2.01
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+56% Synergy $0.85
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+31% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+23% Synergy $0.36
Training Center Training Center
+18% Synergy $15.42
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+17% Synergy $0.52
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+15% Synergy $0.39
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+15% Synergy $0.25
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+15% Synergy $17.20
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+14% Synergy $5.82
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+11% Synergy $35.07
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+11% Synergy $15.90
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+5% Synergy $5.83
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.11
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.33
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $2.08
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.80
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.31
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-9% Synergy $11.18
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $38.66
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-24% Synergy $0.28

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
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