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Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Price tag $0.42

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 20% Combo 20% Control 20% Wheels 20%
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Background Cards

Volo, Itinerant Scholar: Wheels can choose any of these 30 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

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+88% Synergy $23.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+77% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+68% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

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

Sigil Tracer Sigil Tracer
+99% Synergy $8.15
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+99% Synergy $0.21
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+99% Synergy $0.33
Filigree Sages Filigree Sages
+99% Synergy $0.55
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+99% Synergy $0.20
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+99% Synergy $16.28
Riptide Director Riptide Director
+99% Synergy $0.59
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+99% Synergy $0.33
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+98% Synergy $0.93
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+98% Synergy $0.93
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+98% Synergy $0.59
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+98% Synergy $0.31
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+97% Synergy $0.21
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+97% Synergy $0.37
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+97% Synergy $3.00
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+97% Synergy $0.63
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+97% Synergy $7.57
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+96% Synergy $6.10
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+96% Synergy $0.47
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+95% Synergy $0.39
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+95% Synergy $0.66
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+94% Synergy $4.86
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+93% Synergy $18.79
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+93% Synergy $0.28
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+93% Synergy $7.98
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+81% Synergy $1.74
Sea Gate Loremaster Sea Gate Loremaster
+100% Synergy $7.19
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+100% Synergy $0.17
Wizards of the _____ Wizards of the _____
+100% Synergy $0.05
Master of Winds Master of Winds
+100% Synergy $0.22
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+100% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Archaeologist Mystic Archaeologist
+100% Synergy $0.19
Kheru Spellsnatcher Kheru Spellsnatcher
+100% Synergy $0.16
Inspired Sprite Inspired Sprite
+100% Synergy $0.21
Demilich Demilich
+100% Synergy $0.60
Ertai, Wizard Adept Ertai, Wizard Adept
+100% Synergy $12.59

Instants

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

Mana Drain Mana Drain
+73% Synergy $56.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+62% Synergy $2.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+93% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+85% Synergy $38.15
Fabricate Fabricate
+79% Synergy $9.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+98% Synergy $2.26
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+97% Synergy $4.92
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+96% Synergy $7.20
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+96% Synergy $0.83
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+96% Synergy $1.64
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+41% Synergy $5.28
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+100% Synergy $2.13

Enchantments

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

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+96% Synergy $9.83
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+94% Synergy $5.49
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+83% Synergy $4.99
Propaganda Propaganda
+69% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+85% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

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

Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+99% Synergy $22.13
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+99% Synergy $2.81
Shelldock Isle Shelldock Isle
+99% Synergy $2.36
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+98% Synergy $0.44
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+98% Synergy $0.53
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+98% Synergy $3.38
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+96% Synergy $7.41
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+96% Synergy $5.92
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+92% Synergy $2.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+90% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
+89% Synergy $1.96
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+89% Synergy $0.74
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+87% Synergy $62.31
War Room War Room
+84% Synergy $2.87
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+84% Synergy $54.27
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+82% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+74% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+50% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+44% Synergy $3.36
Sand Silos Sand Silos
+100% Synergy $1.42

Mana Artifacts

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

Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+96% Synergy $5.76
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+80% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+48% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+100% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+99% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+96% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+85% Synergy $38.15
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Alora, Merry Thief Candlekeep Sage Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Noble Heritage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Noble Heritage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Lady Sun Lady Sun
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
Myojin of Cryptic Dreams Myojin of Cryptic Dreams
The Tenth Doctor Martha Jones The Tenth Doctor // Martha Jones
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Soramaro, First to Dream Soramaro, First to Dream
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Siani, Eye of the Storm Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
The Second Doctor Jo Grant The Second Doctor // Jo Grant
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite