Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
$0.09
$0.09Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3782
Current Rank
#3969
Last Month
Links & Decks
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher.
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Background Cards
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.
Raised by Giants
Passionate Archaeologist
Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage
Haunted One
Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Master Chef
Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute
Faceless One
Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist
Folk Hero
Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran SoldierHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Slagwurm Armor+42% Synergy
$1.86
Umbral Mantle+35% Synergy
$5.92
Singing Bell Strike+28% Synergy
$0.02
Prismite+28% Synergy
$0.06
Ring of Evos Isle+28% Synergy
$0.49
Pemmin's Aura+26% Synergy
$7.34
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+26% Synergy
$0.16
Freed from the Real+25% Synergy
$9.04
Swiftfoot Boots+22% Synergy
$1.30
Trinket Mage+18% Synergy
$0.84
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks.
The Reality Chip+15% Synergy
$2.78
Fabricate+13% Synergy
$7.90
Sensei's Divining Top+13% Synergy
$29.26
Etherium Sculptor+12% Synergy
$0.62
Aetherize+9% Synergy
$0.29
Rapid Hybridization+1% Synergy
$1.15
High Tide-16% Synergy
$1.29
Counterspell-18% Synergy
$1.65
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Grim Monolith+9% Synergy
$372.38
Force of Will+3% Synergy
$57.48
Mana Vault+3% Synergy
$71.05
Urza, Lord High Artificer0% Synergy
$11.76
Chrome Mox-2% Synergy
$92.16
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$11.92
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
$94.69
Narset, Parter of Veils-6% Synergy
$2.58
Thassa's Oracle-6% Synergy
$16.62
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
$48.94
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant+49% Synergy
$0.25
Transit Mage+23% Synergy
$0.17
Magus of the Future+21% Synergy
$0.12
Hypnotic Grifter+21% Synergy
$0.02
Prophet of Distortion+21% Synergy
$0.24
Stonework Packbeast+21% Synergy
$0.03
Voltaic Construct+21% Synergy
$1.25
Aphetto Alchemist+19% Synergy
$4.05
Visage Bandit+19% Synergy
$0.11
Loyal Inventor+17% Synergy
$0.17
Fblthp, Lost on the Range+17% Synergy
$0.21
Cogwork Assembler+14% Synergy
$0.08
Faerie Formation+14% Synergy
$0.32
Neurok Transmuter+14% Synergy
$0.16
Willbender+14% Synergy
$0.13
Cemetery Illuminator+14% Synergy
$0.41
Sphinx of Magosi+14% Synergy
$0.10
Mischievous Quanar+14% Synergy
$1.09
Tymora's Invoker+14% Synergy
$0.05
Paragon of Gathering Mists+14% Synergy
$0.15
Walker of Secret Ways+14% Synergy
$2.97
Vigean Graftmage+14% Synergy
$0.15
Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp+14% Synergy
$0.03
Imagecrafter+14% Synergy
$0.15
Weaver of Lies+14% Synergy
$0.50
Azure Mage+14% Synergy
$0.10
Sailor of Means+14% Synergy
$0.03
Darksteel Colossus+13% Synergy
$1.73
Star Whale+13% Synergy
$0.89
Clever Conjurer+13% Synergy
$0.10
Guard Gomazoa+13% Synergy
$0.40
Replication Specialist+13% Synergy
$0.06
Chromeshell Crab+13% Synergy
$0.25
Tribute Mage+12% Synergy
$0.91
Steel Hellkite+12% Synergy
$0.20
Spectral Sailor+12% Synergy
$0.09
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+11% Synergy
$0.91
Fog Bank+11% Synergy
$0.17
Ioreth of the Healing House+11% Synergy
$0.17
Hangarback Walker+11% Synergy
$0.34
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+10% Synergy
$0.59
Scrap Trawler+10% Synergy
$1.09
Myr Retriever+10% Synergy
$1.49
High Fae Trickster+9% Synergy
$2.08
Foundry Inspector+7% Synergy
$0.24
Trophy Mage+7% Synergy
$0.63
Arcanis the Omnipotent+7% Synergy
$0.25
Sai, Master Thopterist+3% Synergy
$0.48
Laboratory Maniac-3% Synergy
$0.68
Solemn Simulacrum-8% Synergy
$0.26
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher safe.
Triton Tactics+21% Synergy
$0.13
Mana Leak+15% Synergy
$0.21
Mirror Match+14% Synergy
$0.30
Glint+14% Synergy
$0.03
Scent of Brine+14% Synergy
$0.14
Memory Deluge+12% Synergy
$0.21
Cerulean Wisps+11% Synergy
$2.44
Long-Term Plans+11% Synergy
$3.95
Shore Up+10% Synergy
$0.12
Cancel+9% Synergy
$0.27
Aura Graft+7% Synergy
$0.28
Snow Day+7% Synergy
$0.19
Chain Stasis+7% Synergy
$3.05
Opportunity+7% Synergy
$0.05
Forceful Denial+7% Synergy
$0.04
Erratic Mutation+7% Synergy
$0.02
Suit Up+7% Synergy
$0.03
Bone to Ash+7% Synergy
$0.03
Intervene+7% Synergy
$0.19
Crippling Chill+7% Synergy
$0.02
Withdraw+7% Synergy
$0.18
Decision Paralysis+7% Synergy
$0.13
Dominate+7% Synergy
$0.36
Mindstatic+7% Synergy
$0.05
Essence Capture+6% Synergy
$0.06
You See a Guard Approach+6% Synergy
$0.08
Time Stop+6% Synergy
$0.26
Argent Mutation+6% Synergy
$0.15
Mizzium Skin+5% Synergy
$0.16
Disruption Protocol+5% Synergy
$0.07
Dive Down+4% Synergy
$0.13
Deliberate+4% Synergy
$0.11
Curate+4% Synergy
$0.13
Spell Swindle+4% Synergy
$1.16
Run Away Together+3% Synergy
$0.04
Access Denied+3% Synergy
$3.45
Unsummon+3% Synergy
$0.24
Dispel-3% Synergy
$0.29
Mana Drain-5% Synergy
$42.96
Blue Sun's Zenith-5% Synergy
$1.36
Whir of Invention-7% Synergy
$3.56
Resculpt-13% Synergy
$0.29
Arcane Denial-14% Synergy
$1.75
Opt-18% Synergy
$0.14
Pongify-19% Synergy
$2.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse-20% Synergy
$1.46
Frantic Search-22% Synergy
$0.34
Reality Shift-22% Synergy
$0.25
Negate-25% Synergy
$0.24
Brainstorm-27% Synergy
$1.51
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's game plan and control the board.
Pirate's Prize+14% Synergy
$0.16
Mind Spring+13% Synergy
$0.18
Ravenform+10% Synergy
$0.18
Selective Obliteration+10% Synergy
$0.48
Step Between Worlds+9% Synergy
$0.14
Drag Under+7% Synergy
$0.07
Tunnel Vision+7% Synergy
$2.36
Amass the Components+7% Synergy
$0.04
Clutch of Currents+7% Synergy
$0.05
Time Ebb+7% Synergy
$0.11
Temporal Eddy+7% Synergy
$0.06
Calamity of the Titans+7% Synergy
$3.63
Into the Void+7% Synergy
$0.06
Last Thoughts+7% Synergy
$0.09
Sift+7% Synergy
$0.03
Swirling Torrent+7% Synergy
$0.07
Selective Snare+7% Synergy
$0.05
Rise of Eagles+7% Synergy
$0.08
Hands of Binding+7% Synergy
$0.15
Gone Missing+7% Synergy
$0.08
Peer Pressure+7% Synergy
$1.33
Stream of Thought+7% Synergy
$0.16
Rush of Ice+7% Synergy
$0.07
Fascination+6% Synergy
$0.27
Modify Memory+6% Synergy
$0.19
Tempted by the Oriq+6% Synergy
$0.15
Paradigm Shift+6% Synergy
$5.95
Drawn from Dreams+6% Synergy
$0.17
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows+6% Synergy
$0.31
Argivian Restoration+6% Synergy
$0.06
Divination+5% Synergy
$0.05
Beacon of Tomorrows+5% Synergy
$2.01
Aminatou's Augury+5% Synergy
$0.29
March of Progress+5% Synergy
$0.91
Flood of Recollection+4% Synergy
$0.10
River's Rebuke+4% Synergy
$0.65
Contentious Plan+3% Synergy
$0.50
Hidden Strings+3% Synergy
$0.23
Winged Words+3% Synergy
$0.13
Wash Out+2% Synergy
$0.32
Aquitect's Will+2% Synergy
$0.38
Step Through+1% Synergy
$0.17
Irenicus's Vile Duplication-1% Synergy
$7.87
Thoughtcast-2% Synergy
$1.66
Serum Visions-4% Synergy
$0.71
Curse of the Swine-5% Synergy
$0.19
Spectral Deluge-5% Synergy
$2.92
Preordain-18% Synergy
$0.61
Ponder-23% Synergy
$1.65
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Spidersilk Net+21% Synergy
$0.12
The Temporal Anchor+21% Synergy
$0.22
Ashnod's Transmogrant+21% Synergy
$6.28
Kite Shield+21% Synergy
$0.19
Animation Module+21% Synergy
$1.06
Colossus Hammer+20% Synergy
$2.39
Sting, the Glinting Dagger+20% Synergy
$1.04
Accorder's Shield+20% Synergy
$0.16
Thousand-Year Elixir+18% Synergy
$11.66
Chaos Wand+14% Synergy
$0.18
Screaming Shield+14% Synergy
$0.07
Magewright's Stone+14% Synergy
$5.81
Vanguard's Shield+14% Synergy
$0.10
Strider Harness+14% Synergy
$0.08
Diviner's Wand+14% Synergy
$0.39
Scroll of Fate+14% Synergy
$0.19
Planar Bridge+13% Synergy
$1.94
Cathar's Shield+13% Synergy
$0.18
Mirrorworks+13% Synergy
$1.37
Mystic Forge+12% Synergy
$2.65
God-Pharaoh's Statue+12% Synergy
$0.73
Clock of Omens+12% Synergy
$3.97
Moonsilver Key+11% Synergy
$0.52
Mirage Mirror+11% Synergy
$0.57
Boom Box+10% Synergy
$0.06
Fireshrieker+9% Synergy
$0.26
Blackblade Reforged+9% Synergy
$2.31
C.A.M.P.+9% Synergy
$0.16
The Key to the Vault+8% Synergy
$0.36
Sculpting Steel+7% Synergy
$0.96
Ent-Draught Basin+7% Synergy
$0.06
Rocket Launcher+7% Synergy
$5.81
Soratami Cloud Chariot+7% Synergy
$0.24
Runed Stalactite+7% Synergy
$0.15
Nuisance Engine+7% Synergy
$0.19
Ice Cauldron+7% Synergy
$1.77
Surge Node+7% Synergy
$0.20
Conversion Chamber+7% Synergy
$0.16
Myr Matrix+7% Synergy
$7.68
Soul Foundry+7% Synergy
$0.34
Mantle of Tides+7% Synergy
$0.04
Mirror Shield+7% Synergy
$0.34
Power Conduit+6% Synergy
$11.44
Thran Power Suit+6% Synergy
$1.33
Quicksilver Fountain+5% Synergy
$5.11
The Millennium Calendar+5% Synergy
$1.45
Cloud Key+1% Synergy
$1.20
Manifold Key+1% Synergy
$0.55
Isochron Scepter-5% Synergy
$14.41
Sapphire Medallion-41% Synergy
$3.79
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thassa's Ire+21% Synergy
$0.09
Sugar Coat+20% Synergy
$0.06
Future Sight+19% Synergy
$0.21
Oracle's Insight+14% Synergy
$0.17
Clan Crafter+14% Synergy
$0.45
Primordial Mist+14% Synergy
$0.19
Mistform Mask+14% Synergy
$0.09
Mesmerizing Dose+13% Synergy
$0.12
Crab Umbra+13% Synergy
$0.31
Power Artifact+12% Synergy
$170.18
One with the Multiverse+11% Synergy
$1.27
Echoes of Eternity+10% Synergy
$1.54
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle+10% Synergy
$0.07
Fortune Teller's Talent+9% Synergy
$0.58
Mirrodin Besieged+8% Synergy
$3.60
Curious Inquiry+7% Synergy
$0.06
Eye of the Storm+7% Synergy
$1.26
One with the Stars+7% Synergy
$0.07
Aether Barrier+7% Synergy
$1.92
Encrust+7% Synergy
$0.06
Sleep with the Fishes+7% Synergy
$0.03
Curse of Surveillance+7% Synergy
$0.15
Zephyr Charge+7% Synergy
$0.03
Sleep Paralysis+7% Synergy
$0.03
Pin to the Earth+7% Synergy
$0.02
Claustrophobia+7% Synergy
$0.02
Awakened Awareness+7% Synergy
$0.03
Octopus Umbra+7% Synergy
$3.89
Tamiyo's Compleation+7% Synergy
$0.04
Psionic Gift+7% Synergy
$0.19
Hard Cover+7% Synergy
$0.08
Eldrazi Conscription+6% Synergy
$3.32
Eel Umbra+5% Synergy
$0.07
Intruder Alarm+4% Synergy
$3.05
Curiosity+4% Synergy
$0.53
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$1.41
Copy Artifact+3% Synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage+2% Synergy
$1.43
Jace's Sanctum+2% Synergy
$1.11
Aqueous Form+2% Synergy
$0.28
Mechanized Production+1% Synergy
$0.65
Proft's Eidetic Memory0% Synergy
$5.79
Efficient Construction0% Synergy
$0.26
Training Grounds0% Synergy
$4.68
Psychic Corrosion-1% Synergy
$4.58
Thopter Spy Network-1% Synergy
$0.86
Leyline of Anticipation-3% Synergy
$1.77
Propaganda-7% Synergy
$2.01
Wizard Class-9% Synergy
$1.44
Mystic Remora-21% Synergy
$8.34
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor+5% Synergy
$0.18
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+1% Synergy
$3.55
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Forge of Heroes+21% Synergy
$0.37
Crystal Vein+20% Synergy
$5.71
Arid Archway+19% Synergy
$0.54
Coral Atoll+17% Synergy
$0.45
Underdark Rift+14% Synergy
$0.34
Ice Floe+14% Synergy
$0.35
Seat of the Synod+12% Synergy
$0.58
Arcane Lighthouse+12% Synergy
$7.23
Urza's Workshop+12% Synergy
$13.79
Guildless Commons+12% Synergy
$3.66
Ugin's Labyrinth+10% Synergy
$21.98
Remote Isle+9% Synergy
$0.18
Maze of Ith+9% Synergy
$7.01
Lonely Sandbar+7% Synergy
$0.23
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi+7% Synergy
$0.10
Elephant Graveyard+7% Synergy
$276.30
Foundry of the Consuls+7% Synergy
$0.16
Eye of Ugin+7% Synergy
$52.72
Desert+7% Synergy
$0.99
Hall of the Bandit Lord+7% Synergy
$11.11
Nephalia Academy+7% Synergy
$0.17
Maze's End+7% Synergy
$1.26
Winding Canyons+7% Synergy
$19.11
Eldrazi Temple+7% Synergy
$6.30
Volatile Fault+7% Synergy
$0.15
Gargoyle Castle+7% Synergy
$0.15
Dunes of the Dead+7% Synergy
$0.17
Arch of Orazca+6% Synergy
$0.19
Skyline Cascade+6% Synergy
$0.10
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods+6% Synergy
$0.19
Soaring Seacliff+6% Synergy
$0.12
Blast Zone+5% Synergy
$0.46
Thespian's Stage+5% Synergy
$0.64
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+3% Synergy
$51.06
Darksteel Citadel+3% Synergy
$0.86
Desert of the Mindful+3% Synergy
$0.14
Urza's Tower+2% Synergy
$0.64
Urza's Mine+2% Synergy
$0.65
Reliquary Tower+1% Synergy
$1.98
Archway of Innovation-1% Synergy
$0.77
Academy Ruins-3% Synergy
$7.74
Halimar Depths-3% Synergy
$0.34
Riptide Laboratory-4% Synergy
$0.53
Buried Ruin-5% Synergy
$0.46
Castle Vantress-6% Synergy
$0.25
Inventors' Fair-6% Synergy
$9.47
Urza's Saga-9% Synergy
$38.71
War Room-9% Synergy
$2.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-9% Synergy
$34.54
Mystic Sanctuary-37% Synergy
$1.41
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Energy Refractor+50% Synergy
$0.15
Basalt Monolith+25% Synergy
$2.82
Liquimetal Torque+21% Synergy
$1.29
Urn of Godfire+21% Synergy
$0.05
Midnight Clock+14% Synergy
$0.29
Patriar's Seal+12% Synergy
$1.79
Endurance Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$0.37
Charisma Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$0.51
Agility Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$0.75
Strength Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$1.01
Luck Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$2.37
Perception Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$0.59
Altar of the Lost+7% Synergy
$0.07
Gemstone Array+7% Synergy
$0.74
Intelligence Bobblehead+6% Synergy
$0.32
Everflowing Chalice+5% Synergy
$0.19
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+5% Synergy
$1.81
Chromatic Orrery+5% Synergy
$32.45
Prismatic Lens+3% Synergy
$0.31
Mox Amber0% Synergy
$67.47
Mox Opal-3% Synergy
$153.22
Commander's Sphere-4% Synergy
$0.16
Thran Dynamo-6% Synergy
$2.44
Fellwar Stone-13% Synergy
$1.12
Sol Ring-15% Synergy
$1.07
Mind Stone-17% Synergy
$0.22
Sky Diamond-18% Synergy
$0.14
Thought Vessel-23% Synergy
$1.33
Arcane Signet-30% Synergy
$0.51
Lands
The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Hidden Grotto+19% Synergy
$0.08
Captivating Cave+14% Synergy
$0.10
Cave of Temptation+14% Synergy
$0.10
Crystal Grotto+13% Synergy
$0.14
Island+7% Synergy
$0.05
Talon Gates of Madara+7% Synergy
$24.35
Hall of Oracles+7% Synergy
$0.32
Vivid Creek+7% Synergy
$0.22
Unclaimed Territory+7% Synergy
$0.28
Forgotten Monument+7% Synergy
$0.14
Secluded Courtyard+7% Synergy
$0.19
Urza's Cave+6% Synergy
$1.78
The Grey Havens+6% Synergy
$0.12
Opal Palace+6% Synergy
$0.18
Fabled Passage+5% Synergy
$3.53
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
$0.43
Evolving Wilds+3% Synergy
$0.23
Cavern of Souls+2% Synergy
$34.04
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.38
The Mycosynth Gardens+1% Synergy
$0.70
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$25.51
Scalding Tarn-1% Synergy
$24.04
Polluted Delta-1% Synergy
$15.21
Flooded Strand-1% Synergy
$13.72
Myriad Landscape-13% Synergy
$0.11
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