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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 38% Clues 25% Sacrifice 25% Treasure 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne's abilities and overall game plan.

Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+70% Synergy $1.13
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+66% Synergy $0.07
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+55% Synergy $0.70
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+53% Synergy $0.46
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+44% Synergy $0.19
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+44% Synergy $0.26
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+43% Synergy $1.33
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+43% Synergy $1.86

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+16% Synergy $11.59
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+10% Synergy $11.76
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $643.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $71.05
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+4% Synergy $113.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $92.16
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $16.62
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $94.69
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+2% Synergy $20.89
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Camera Launcher Camera Launcher
+100% Synergy $0.02
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+49% Synergy $3.89
Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+33% Synergy $0.07
Prismite Prismite
+33% Synergy $0.06
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+33% Synergy $0.03
Floodhound Floodhound
+33% Synergy $0.03
Suspicious Bookcase Suspicious Bookcase
+33% Synergy $0.13
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+33% Synergy $0.12
Persuasive Interrogators Persuasive Interrogators
+33% Synergy $0.05
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+33% Synergy $0.12
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+33% Synergy $0.63
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+33% Synergy $1.49
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+33% Synergy $1.26
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+32% Synergy $0.48
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+32% Synergy $1.64
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+31% Synergy $0.24
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+31% Synergy $0.59
Treasure Dredger Treasure Dredger
+25% Synergy $0.07
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+24% Synergy $0.24
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+22% Synergy $0.08
Extruder Extruder
+22% Synergy $0.05
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+22% Synergy $0.35
Mirran Spy Mirran Spy
+22% Synergy $0.18
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+22% Synergy $0.06
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+22% Synergy $0.29
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+22% Synergy $0.15
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+22% Synergy $0.48
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+22% Synergy $0.22
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+22% Synergy $1.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.26
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+21% Synergy $11.08
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+21% Synergy $0.91
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+21% Synergy $2.99
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+20% Synergy $0.62
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+19% Synergy $3.60
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+19% Synergy $0.12
Moonstone Eulogist Moonstone Eulogist
+14% Synergy $0.20
Boneyard Desecrator Boneyard Desecrator
+12% Synergy $0.03
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+12% Synergy $0.13
Crenellated Wall Crenellated Wall
+11% Synergy $0.31
Ancestral Statue Ancestral Statue
+11% Synergy $0.17
Tymora's Invoker Tymora's Invoker
+11% Synergy $0.05
Quicksmith Spy Quicksmith Spy
+11% Synergy $0.13
Mishra's Self-Replicator Mishra's Self-Replicator
+11% Synergy $0.24
Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+11% Synergy $0.10
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
+11% Synergy $0.10
Dreg Recycler Dreg Recycler
+11% Synergy $0.05
Disciple of Griselbrand Disciple of Griselbrand
+11% Synergy $0.26
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+10% Synergy $14.61
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $0.93

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne safe.

Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+33% Synergy $0.16
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+27% Synergy $0.49
Assert Authority Assert Authority
+22% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Derision Deadly Derision
+22% Synergy $0.09
Toxin Analysis Toxin Analysis
+22% Synergy $0.15
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+22% Synergy $0.04
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+22% Synergy $0.07
Deduce Deduce
+22% Synergy $0.09
Defabricate Defabricate
+21% Synergy $0.22
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+14% Synergy $0.18
Machinate Machinate
+11% Synergy $0.14
Renegade's Getaway Renegade's Getaway
+11% Synergy $0.05
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+11% Synergy $0.14
Out Cold Out Cold
+11% Synergy $0.04
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+11% Synergy $0.40
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+11% Synergy $0.15
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+11% Synergy $0.17
Quench Quench
+11% Synergy $0.03
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+11% Synergy $0.23
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+11% Synergy $3.95
Poison the Cup Poison the Cup
+11% Synergy $0.09
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+11% Synergy $0.64
Access Denied Access Denied
+11% Synergy $3.45
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+11% Synergy $0.59
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+11% Synergy $0.12
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+10% Synergy $0.06
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+10% Synergy $0.16
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+10% Synergy $0.14
Drag the Canal Drag the Canal
+10% Synergy $0.15
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+10% Synergy $0.06
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+10% Synergy $0.26
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.33
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+10% Synergy $3.56
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+10% Synergy $1.07
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+9% Synergy $3.31
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+9% Synergy $0.26
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+8% Synergy $0.47
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+8% Synergy $0.21
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+8% Synergy $0.23
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+8% Synergy $2.25
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+7% Synergy $0.14
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $15.68
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.51
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.64
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $48.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.46
Counterspell Counterspell
-23% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

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

Haunt the Network Haunt the Network
+49% Synergy $0.09
Foul Play Foul Play
+33% Synergy $0.03
Blood Money Blood Money
+31% Synergy $0.83
Ravenform Ravenform
+30% Synergy $0.18
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+22% Synergy $0.13
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+22% Synergy $0.08
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+21% Synergy $0.25
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+16% Synergy $10.16
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+15% Synergy $1.75
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.27
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
+11% Synergy $0.10
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+11% Synergy $0.02
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.19
March of Progress March of Progress
+11% Synergy $0.91
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+11% Synergy $0.16
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+11% Synergy $2.92
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+11% Synergy $0.07
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+11% Synergy $0.09
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+11% Synergy $0.04
Reshape Reshape
+10% Synergy $2.82
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+10% Synergy $0.26
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+10% Synergy $163.90
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+9% Synergy $0.21
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+9% Synergy $2.98
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.43
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+9% Synergy $4.83
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+8% Synergy $10.39
Fabricate Fabricate
+8% Synergy $7.90
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.19
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $18.70
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+7% Synergy $7.00
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.61
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $18.68
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.95
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.65
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-15% Synergy $5.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+33% Synergy $0.18
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+33% Synergy $0.10
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+33% Synergy $1.86
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+33% Synergy $0.67
Trading Post Trading Post
+33% Synergy $0.38
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+33% Synergy $20.58
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+25% Synergy $0.93
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+24% Synergy $39.41
Sorcerer's Wand Sorcerer's Wand
+22% Synergy $0.09
Malefic Scythe Malefic Scythe
+22% Synergy $0.06
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+22% Synergy $5.92
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+22% Synergy $0.09
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+22% Synergy $0.45
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+22% Synergy $0.29
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+22% Synergy $4.05
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+22% Synergy $0.30
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+22% Synergy $0.52
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+21% Synergy $1.39
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+21% Synergy $0.76
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.28
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+21% Synergy $11.66
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+14% Synergy $0.37
Starforged Sword Starforged Sword
+14% Synergy $0.06
Dreadmobile Dreadmobile
+14% Synergy $0.04
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+12% Synergy $4.60
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+12% Synergy $4.48
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+12% Synergy $19.73
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+11% Synergy $1.32
Endoskeleton Endoskeleton
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ice Cauldron Ice Cauldron
+11% Synergy $1.77
Surge Node Surge Node
+11% Synergy $0.20
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+11% Synergy $0.10
Smelting Vat Smelting Vat
+11% Synergy $0.25
Geometric Nexus Geometric Nexus
+11% Synergy $0.24
Implement of Malice Implement of Malice
+11% Synergy $0.03
Nuisance Engine Nuisance Engine
+11% Synergy $0.19
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+11% Synergy $3.37
Implement of Examination Implement of Examination
+11% Synergy $0.03
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+11% Synergy $0.07
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+11% Synergy $0.19
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+11% Synergy $1.11
Journeyer's Kite Journeyer's Kite
+11% Synergy $0.10
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+11% Synergy $0.12
The Filigree Sylex The Filigree Sylex
+11% Synergy $0.24
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+11% Synergy $0.09
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+11% Synergy $0.75
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+11% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+33% Synergy $0.13
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+33% Synergy $0.06
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+28% Synergy $0.07
Underhanded Designs Underhanded Designs
+22% Synergy $0.19
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+22% Synergy $0.45
Biotransference Biotransference
+22% Synergy $6.96
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+21% Synergy $9.04
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+21% Synergy $1.44
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+12% Synergy $15.42
Singing Bell Strike Singing Bell Strike
+11% Synergy $0.02
Oath of the Grey Host Oath of the Grey Host
+11% Synergy $0.11
Malevolent Awakening Malevolent Awakening
+11% Synergy $0.27
Tezzeret's Touch Tezzeret's Touch
+11% Synergy $0.08
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+11% Synergy $0.08
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+11% Synergy $18.37
Cradle of Safety Cradle of Safety
+11% Synergy $0.04
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+11% Synergy $0.05
Hedonist's Trove Hedonist's Trove
+11% Synergy $0.14
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+11% Synergy $0.42
Future Sight Future Sight
+11% Synergy $0.21
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+11% Synergy $9.18
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+11% Synergy $1.41
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+11% Synergy $2.49
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+10% Synergy $5.79
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+10% Synergy $4.52
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+10% Synergy $0.65
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+10% Synergy $0.86
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $14.48
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+9% Synergy $0.17
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+9% Synergy $0.64
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+8% Synergy $0.38
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+8% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret the Schemer Tezzeret the Schemer
+22% Synergy $0.48
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+21% Synergy $14.09
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+11% Synergy $0.96
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $4.94
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+10% Synergy $15.68
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+5% Synergy $0.89

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+30% Synergy $0.58
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+26% Synergy $0.77
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+22% Synergy $0.42
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+21% Synergy $9.47
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+19% Synergy $2.22
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+18% Synergy $51.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $38.71
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+14% Synergy $0.28
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+12% Synergy $0.54
Throne of Makindi Throne of Makindi
+11% Synergy $0.09
Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+11% Synergy $0.16
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.36
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+11% Synergy $0.38
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+11% Synergy $0.12
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+11% Synergy $0.18
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+11% Synergy $3.66
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+10% Synergy $2.02
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+10% Synergy $0.06
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+10% Synergy $0.32
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+10% Synergy $1.22
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.86
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+8% Synergy $7.74
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.61
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.36
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $21.58
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-28% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+33% Synergy $0.74
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+31% Synergy $1.29
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+22% Synergy $0.27
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+17% Synergy $2.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+14% Synergy $0.29
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.14
The Mana Rig The Mana Rig
+11% Synergy $0.60
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+11% Synergy $0.04
Terrarion Terrarion
+11% Synergy $0.10
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+11% Synergy $0.05
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+11% Synergy $0.05
Darkwater Egg Darkwater Egg
+11% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.26
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+11% Synergy $1.78
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+11% Synergy $0.13
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+11% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+11% Synergy $32.45
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+11% Synergy $0.77
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+11% Synergy $0.10
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+10% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+10% Synergy $0.20
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+10% Synergy $2.82
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.24
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $153.22
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.44
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+4% Synergy $0.54
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $24.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-33% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-38% Synergy $0.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-51% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+40% Synergy $0.40
Secret Passage Secret Passage
+33% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.28
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+22% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy $0.50
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+19% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+15% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+14% Synergy $3.53
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+12% Synergy $0.08
Cave of Temptation Cave of Temptation
+11% Synergy $0.10
Mirrodin's Core Mirrodin's Core
+11% Synergy $0.23
Unknown Shores Unknown Shores
+11% Synergy $0.04
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.18
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+9% Synergy $0.33
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $8.29
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $50.15
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $29.32
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $17.11
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.21
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+3% Synergy $20.14
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+3% Synergy $0.15
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $21.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $22.75
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $24.04
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.72
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.51
Watery Grave Watery Grave
0% Synergy $8.98
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.11
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-3% Synergy $3.03
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-4% Synergy $0.23
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-4% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.34
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-5% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.45
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-15% Synergy $15.63
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-15% Synergy $3.86
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-17% Synergy $1.71
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-18% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-22% Synergy $0.26
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-28% Synergy $3.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-33% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-33% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Tormod, the Desecrator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Tormod, the Desecrator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

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