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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut
Price tag $0.16

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Acolyte of Bahamut
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+100% Synergy $1.32
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+100% Synergy $1.14
Diviner of Mist Diviner of Mist
+100% Synergy $0.22
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+100% Synergy $0.89
Juvenile Mist Dragon Juvenile Mist Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.06
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+100% Synergy $0.20
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+100% Synergy $0.13
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+99% Synergy $0.87
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+99% Synergy $6.08
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+99% Synergy $0.21
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+99% Synergy $0.52
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+99% Synergy $0.53
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+99% Synergy $1.44
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+99% Synergy $3.47
Whirlwing Stormbrood Whirlwing Stormbrood
+99% Synergy $0.12
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+98% Synergy $2.78
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+94% Synergy $7.44
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+50% Synergy $0.41
Blue Dragon Blue Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.16
Destructor Dragon Destructor Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.21
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+50% Synergy $0.16
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+50% Synergy $0.21
Dragonborn Looter Dragonborn Looter
+50% Synergy $0.10
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
+50% Synergy $0.40
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+50% Synergy $0.26
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+50% Synergy $0.25
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+50% Synergy $0.12
Oceanus Dragon Oceanus Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.09
Phantasmal Dragon Phantasmal Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.18
Quicksilver Dragon Quicksilver Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.39
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+50% Synergy $0.12
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+50% Synergy $0.05
The Fourth Doctor The Fourth Doctor
+50% Synergy $0.23
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+49% Synergy $16.51
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+49% Synergy $0.22
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.21
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+49% Synergy $2.72
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+49% Synergy $1.03
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+49% Synergy $0.28
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
+49% Synergy $0.13
Vesuvan Drifter Vesuvan Drifter
+49% Synergy $0.20
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+48% Synergy $37.10
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+48% Synergy $0.23
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+48% Synergy $0.07
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+48% Synergy $18.71
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+45% Synergy $0.37
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+42% Synergy $2.15

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut safe.

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+85% Synergy $1.51
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+50% Synergy $0.21
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+50% Synergy $0.13
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+50% Synergy $0.21
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+50% Synergy $0.21
Moment's Peace Moment's Peace
+49% Synergy $3.53
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+49% Synergy $0.20
Beast Within Beast Within
+48% Synergy $0.59
Consider Consider
+48% Synergy $0.46
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+48% Synergy $0.19
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+48% Synergy $0.21
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+46% Synergy $0.17
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+45% Synergy $0.12
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+39% Synergy $0.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+35% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $2.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+24% Synergy $1.15
Negate Negate
+23% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut's game plan and control the board.

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+96% Synergy $0.69
Ravenform Ravenform
+95% Synergy $0.18
Fade Away Fade Away
+50% Synergy $0.45
Increasing Savagery Increasing Savagery
+50% Synergy $0.49
Overwhelming Encounter Overwhelming Encounter
+50% Synergy $0.06
Wash Out Wash Out
+49% Synergy $0.32
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+47% Synergy $1.10
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+47% Synergy $0.79
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+47% Synergy $0.65
Ponder Ponder
+43% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
+41% Synergy $0.61
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+39% Synergy $0.19
Farseek Farseek
+27% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+20% Synergy $1.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+100% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Encyclopedia Arcane Encyclopedia
+50% Synergy $0.07
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+50% Synergy $1.40
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+50% Synergy $2.06
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+50% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+50% Synergy $8.42
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+49% Synergy $1.04
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+48% Synergy $2.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ranger Class Ranger Class
+100% Synergy $0.36
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+50% Synergy $3.10
Call to the Kindred Call to the Kindred
+50% Synergy $0.61
Future Sight Future Sight
+50% Synergy $0.21
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+50% Synergy $1.16
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+49% Synergy $0.23
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+46% Synergy $1.58
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+44% Synergy $1.44
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+42% Synergy $0.91
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+48% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+50% Synergy $0.68
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+49% Synergy $1.51
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+49% Synergy $3.97
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+49% Synergy $2.85
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+48% Synergy $0.50
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+46% Synergy $1.33
Rivendell Rivendell
+44% Synergy $0.77
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+28% Synergy $29.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+28% Synergy $9.35

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+97% Synergy $2.85
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+50% Synergy $0.20
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+50% Synergy $0.12
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+43% Synergy $2.82
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+37% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.30
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+17% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-31% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+76% Synergy $0.45
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+62% Synergy $0.18
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+51% Synergy $0.23
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+48% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+48% Synergy $0.29
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+48% Synergy $0.09
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+48% Synergy $0.14
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.29
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+45% Synergy $0.47
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
+43% Synergy $0.09
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+42% Synergy $0.19
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+42% Synergy $0.28
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+40% Synergy $0.11
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+33% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+32% Synergy $0.18
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+32% Synergy $0.06
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+11% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+11% Synergy $0.18
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $4.57
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-8% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cloakwood Hermit Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cloakwood Hermit
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Hardy Outlander Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Hardy Outlander
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Master Chef Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Raised by Giants Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Clan Crafter Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Clan Crafter
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Feywild Visitor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Feywild Visitor
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Shameless Charlatan Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Shameless Charlatan
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Sword Coast Sailor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Sword Coast Sailor
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Siani, Eye of the Storm Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Thrasios, Triton Hero Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Siani, Eye of the Storm Thrasios, Triton Hero Siani, Eye of the Storm // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Shameless Charlatan Skanos Dragonheart // Shameless Charlatan
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cloakwood Hermit Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
The Third Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Third Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Third Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Third Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Third Doctor Clara Oswald The Third Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Third Doctor Graham O'Brien The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Third Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Third Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Third Doctor K-9, Mark I The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Third Doctor Martha Jones The Third Doctor // Martha Jones
The Third Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Third Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa

Other Available Backgrounds

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Faceless One Faceless One
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier