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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.70

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 16% Wheels 11% Reanimator 9% Combo 7% Self-Mill 7%
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Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+46% Synergy $34.33
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+42% Synergy $23.44
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+39% Synergy $1.46

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Wheels plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+99% Synergy $7.98
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+99% Synergy $0.67
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+98% Synergy $0.30
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+92% Synergy $2.92
Skyclave Sentinel Skyclave Sentinel
+49% Synergy $0.05
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+49% Synergy $0.38
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+49% Synergy $0.12
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+49% Synergy $0.17
Aphetto Runecaster Aphetto Runecaster
+49% Synergy $0.33
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+49% Synergy $1.27
Combat Courier Combat Courier
+49% Synergy $0.07
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+49% Synergy $9.14
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+49% Synergy $0.26
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+49% Synergy $0.39
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+49% Synergy $0.37
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+49% Synergy $0.21
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+49% Synergy $0.77
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+49% Synergy $0.40
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+49% Synergy $0.71
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+49% Synergy $0.14
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+49% Synergy $0.32
Misery's Shadow Misery's Shadow
+49% Synergy $0.28
Vren, the Relentless Vren, the Relentless
+49% Synergy $0.38
Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake
+49% Synergy $0.18
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+49% Synergy $1.65
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+49% Synergy $4.80
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+49% Synergy $0.28
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+49% Synergy $0.22
The Master, Mesmerist The Master, Mesmerist
+49% Synergy $0.30
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+48% Synergy $0.34
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+48% Synergy $0.82
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+48% Synergy $0.39
Lord Skitter's Butcher Lord Skitter's Butcher
+48% Synergy $0.29
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+48% Synergy $0.92
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+48% Synergy $1.80
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+47% Synergy $0.31
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+47% Synergy $0.96
Sinister Starfish Sinister Starfish
+47% Synergy $0.22
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+47% Synergy $2.48
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+47% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+47% Synergy $57.29
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+46% Synergy $0.35
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+45% Synergy $95.66
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+45% Synergy $0.48
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+44% Synergy $0.74
Wonder Wonder
+43% Synergy $1.70
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+43% Synergy $7.96
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+39% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.34
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+26% Synergy $3.61

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's Wheels deck ahead.

Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+48% Synergy $0.33
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+47% Synergy $0.25
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+45% Synergy $0.30
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+45% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+44% Synergy $2.40
Snap Snap
+39% Synergy $3.46
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+38% Synergy $0.44
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+33% Synergy $0.57
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+30% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+23% Synergy $1.92
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Wheels game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster.

Ancestral Reminiscence Ancestral Reminiscence
+49% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Endeavor Arcane Endeavor
+49% Synergy $0.46
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+49% Synergy $0.28
Wash Out Wash Out
+49% Synergy $0.43
Macabre Waltz Macabre Waltz
+49% Synergy $0.24
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+48% Synergy $0.31
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+47% Synergy $1.10
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+44% Synergy $4.10
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+43% Synergy $38.15
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster Wheels decks.

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+49% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Encyclopedia Arcane Encyclopedia
+49% Synergy $0.19
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+49% Synergy $0.23
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+49% Synergy $10.64
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+49% Synergy $9.22
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+49% Synergy $3.81
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+49% Synergy $0.27

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Wheels strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster decks.

Greed Greed
+49% Synergy $0.26
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+48% Synergy $2.47
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+47% Synergy $4.99

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster Wheels decks.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+48% Synergy $0.51
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+47% Synergy $0.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+47% Synergy $0.24
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+46% Synergy $62.31
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+43% Synergy $2.09
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+42% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+40% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+33% Synergy $1.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+30% Synergy $63.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $3.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's Wheels strategy.

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+49% Synergy $5.06
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+47% Synergy $0.36
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+45% Synergy $4.13
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+44% Synergy $76.28
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+33% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $0.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster's Wheels decks.

Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+62% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+43% Synergy $38.15
River of Tears River of Tears
+40% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+39% Synergy $0.29
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+38% Synergy $0.44
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.32
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+33% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+33% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+29% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+17% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+14% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+10% Synergy $0.47
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $7.43
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+5% Synergy $1.10
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.41
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $9.28

Similar Commanders

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

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Shadow Thieves Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Sengir, the Dark Baron Siani, Eye of the Storm Sengir, the Dark Baron // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Candlekeep Sage Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dungeon Delver Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dungeon Delver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Shameless Charlatan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Shameless Charlatan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Sword Coast Sailor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

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