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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Price tag $0.58

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne
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Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

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

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Suspicious Bookcase Suspicious Bookcase
+99% Synergy $0.15
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+99% Synergy $0.21
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+98% Synergy $0.75
Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+49% Synergy $0.10
Quicksmith Spy Quicksmith Spy
+49% Synergy $0.15
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+49% Synergy $0.28
Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+49% Synergy $0.19
Mishra's Self-Replicator Mishra's Self-Replicator
+49% Synergy $0.28
Defiant Salvager Defiant Salvager
+49% Synergy $0.17
Extruder Extruder
+49% Synergy $0.27
Cabal Paladin Cabal Paladin
+49% Synergy $0.13
Skittering Surveyor Skittering Surveyor
+49% Synergy $0.05
Etherium Spinner Etherium Spinner
+49% Synergy $0.19
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+49% Synergy $1.25
Floodhound Floodhound
+49% Synergy $0.21
Walking Skyscraper Walking Skyscraper
+49% Synergy $0.27
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+49% Synergy $0.34
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+49% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Dredger Treasure Dredger
+49% Synergy $0.20
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+49% Synergy $0.16
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+49% Synergy $0.28
Deadeye Plunderers Deadeye Plunderers
+49% Synergy $0.23
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+49% Synergy $0.38
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+49% Synergy $0.29
Persuasive Interrogators Persuasive Interrogators
+49% Synergy $0.21
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+49% Synergy $0.34
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+49% Synergy $0.32
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+49% Synergy $0.34
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+49% Synergy $0.23
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+49% Synergy $0.37
Contraband Kingpin Contraband Kingpin
+49% Synergy $0.24
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+49% Synergy $0.39
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+49% Synergy $0.34
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+49% Synergy $0.32
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+49% Synergy $0.40
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+48% Synergy $5.00
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+48% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+47% Synergy $0.27
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+47% Synergy $1.30
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.41
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+46% Synergy $0.35
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+43% Synergy $0.89
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne's Artifacts deck ahead.

Renegade's Getaway Renegade's Getaway
+49% Synergy $0.12
Out Cold Out Cold
+49% Synergy $0.11
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+49% Synergy $0.73
Assert Authority Assert Authority
+49% Synergy $0.26
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+49% Synergy $0.19
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+49% Synergy $0.20
Toxin Analysis Toxin Analysis
+49% Synergy $0.18
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+49% Synergy $0.33
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+49% Synergy $0.30
Drag the Canal Drag the Canal
+49% Synergy $0.15
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+49% Synergy $0.28
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+49% Synergy $0.08
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+49% Synergy $0.27
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+49% Synergy $0.18
Deduce Deduce
+49% Synergy $0.21
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+49% Synergy $0.20
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+45% Synergy $1.48
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+34% Synergy $2.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+34% Synergy $5.19
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne.

Press for Answers Press for Answers
+49% Synergy $0.07
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.24
Foul Play Foul Play
+49% Synergy $0.11
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+49% Synergy $0.21
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+49% Synergy $0.16
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+49% Synergy $0.18
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+48% Synergy $0.27
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+48% Synergy $0.31
Blood Money Blood Money
+47% Synergy $1.29
Ravenform Ravenform
+47% Synergy $0.45
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne Artifacts decks.

Surge Node Surge Node
+49% Synergy $0.19
Geometric Nexus Geometric Nexus
+49% Synergy $0.36
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+49% Synergy $0.27
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+49% Synergy $1.89
Starforged Sword Starforged Sword
+49% Synergy $0.17
The Filigree Sylex The Filigree Sylex
+49% Synergy $0.32
Dreadmobile Dreadmobile
+49% Synergy $0.16
Malefic Scythe Malefic Scythe
+49% Synergy $0.10
Manascape Refractor Manascape Refractor
+49% Synergy $1.31
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+49% Synergy $0.23
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+49% Synergy $0.22
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+49% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+49% Synergy $0.47
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+49% Synergy $0.26
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+49% Synergy $0.38
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+49% Synergy $5.30
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+49% Synergy $0.38
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+49% Synergy $18.04
Executioner's Capsule Executioner's Capsule
+49% Synergy $0.22
Trading Post Trading Post
+49% Synergy $0.33
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+49% Synergy $4.50
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+49% Synergy $0.20
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+49% Synergy $0.87
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+49% Synergy $2.85
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+49% Synergy $1.21
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+48% Synergy $0.39
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+48% Synergy $1.25
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+48% Synergy $26.24
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $3.25

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne decks.

Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+49% Synergy $0.18
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+49% Synergy $0.09
Tezzeret's Touch Tezzeret's Touch
+49% Synergy $0.18
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+49% Synergy $0.20
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+49% Synergy $0.21
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+48% Synergy $1.03
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+48% Synergy $4.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne's Artifacts game plan.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+49% Synergy $4.90
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+47% Synergy $19.55

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne Artifacts decks.

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+92% Synergy $0.41
Throne of Makindi Throne of Makindi
+49% Synergy $0.15
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+49% Synergy $0.20
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+49% Synergy $0.69
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+49% Synergy $0.21
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+49% Synergy $0.27
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+47% Synergy $0.74
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+46% Synergy $0.86
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+44% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne's Artifacts strategy.

Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+49% Synergy $0.21
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+49% Synergy $0.33
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+49% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+49% Synergy $0.51
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+48% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+46% Synergy $0.47
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+43% Synergy $0.65
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+42% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+42% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+33% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $0.97

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne's Artifacts decks.

Waterfront District Waterfront District
+97% Synergy $0.24
Mirrodin's Core Mirrodin's Core
+49% Synergy $0.22
Unknown Shores Unknown Shores
+49% Synergy $0.10
Secret Passage Secret Passage
+49% Synergy $0.38
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+49% Synergy $0.26
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+47% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+47% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.27
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+45% Synergy $0.54
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+44% Synergy $0.63
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+43% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+43% Synergy $0.11
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+43% Synergy $0.89
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+41% Synergy $1.05
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+34% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+34% Synergy $2.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+34% Synergy $5.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+17% Synergy $19.37
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+14% Synergy $0.28
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+13% Synergy $28.38
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+12% Synergy $0.36
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+10% Synergy $0.47
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.41

Similar Commanders

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

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
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Haunted One Haunted One
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
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
Faceless One Faceless One
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
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier