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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Price tag $0.63

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.

Madame Web, Clairvoyant Madame Web, Clairvoyant
+99% Synergy $0.23
Technodrome Technodrome
+99% Synergy $1.82
Winter, Cursed Rider Winter, Cursed Rider
+99% Synergy $0.19
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+99% Synergy $0.32
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+99% Synergy $0.33
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+98% Synergy $0.35
Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+49% Synergy $0.18
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+49% Synergy $0.33
Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+49% Synergy $0.26
Mishra's Self-Replicator Mishra's Self-Replicator
+49% Synergy $0.22
Cabal Paladin Cabal Paladin
+49% Synergy $0.17
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
+49% Synergy $0.28
Skittering Surveyor Skittering Surveyor
+49% Synergy $0.07
Etherium Spinner Etherium Spinner
+49% Synergy $0.26
Moonstone Eulogist Moonstone Eulogist
+49% Synergy $0.32
Walking Skyscraper Walking Skyscraper
+49% Synergy $0.21
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+49% Synergy $0.32
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+49% Synergy $0.10
Suspicious Bookcase Suspicious Bookcase
+49% Synergy $0.18
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+49% Synergy $0.28
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+49% Synergy $0.20
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+49% Synergy $0.43
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+49% Synergy $0.34
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
+49% Synergy $10.45
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+49% Synergy $0.34
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+49% Synergy $3.33
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+49% Synergy $0.41
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+49% Synergy $2.88
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+48% Synergy $3.09
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+48% Synergy $2.06
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+48% Synergy $0.20
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+48% Synergy $2.42
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+48% Synergy $9.64
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+47% Synergy $1.66
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+46% Synergy $4.23
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+46% Synergy $0.30
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.39
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+45% Synergy $9.69
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+45% Synergy $0.68
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+43% Synergy $2.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+98% Synergy $0.83
Override Override
+49% Synergy $0.18
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+49% Synergy $0.18
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+49% Synergy $0.31
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+49% Synergy $0.28
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+49% Synergy $0.10
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+49% Synergy $0.21
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+49% Synergy $0.23
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+48% Synergy $4.98
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+45% Synergy $3.10
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+44% Synergy $2.62
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+42% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+34% Synergy $5.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+33% Synergy $9.48
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+33% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $4.28

Sorceries

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

Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+99% Synergy $0.56
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.24
Fortuitous Find Fortuitous Find
+49% Synergy $0.18
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+49% Synergy $0.18
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+49% Synergy $0.31
Their Number Is Legion Their Number Is Legion
+49% Synergy $1.05
Divination Divination
+49% Synergy $0.15
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+48% Synergy $0.36
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+48% Synergy $0.24
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+48% Synergy $10.20
Blood Money Blood Money
+47% Synergy $2.69
Ravenform Ravenform
+47% Synergy $0.35
Living Death Living Death
+44% Synergy $6.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Phantom Train Phantom Train
+99% Synergy $0.23
Captain America's Shield Captain America's Shield
+99% Synergy $1.43
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+98% Synergy $24.24
Geometric Nexus Geometric Nexus
+49% Synergy $0.35
Surge Node Surge Node
+49% Synergy $0.25
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+49% Synergy $1.74
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+49% Synergy $0.29
Starforged Sword Starforged Sword
+49% Synergy $0.18
Dreadmobile Dreadmobile
+49% Synergy $0.11
Malefic Scythe Malefic Scythe
+49% Synergy $0.16
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+49% Synergy $0.22
Manascape Refractor Manascape Refractor
+49% Synergy $1.45
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+49% Synergy $1.33
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+49% Synergy $0.44
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+49% Synergy $23.22
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+49% Synergy $2.07
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+49% Synergy $0.38
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+49% Synergy $5.49
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+49% Synergy $21.13
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+49% Synergy $0.43
Executioner's Capsule Executioner's Capsule
+49% Synergy $0.19
Trading Post Trading Post
+49% Synergy $0.30
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+49% Synergy $28.24
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+49% Synergy $1.05
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+49% Synergy $2.46
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+48% Synergy $16.23
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+48% Synergy $18.64
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+47% Synergy $3.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+37% Synergy $5.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

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

Watery Grasp Watery Grasp
+99% Synergy $0.12
Tezzeret's Touch Tezzeret's Touch
+49% Synergy $0.18
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+49% Synergy $0.64
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+48% Synergy $0.46
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+48% Synergy $3.14
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+47% Synergy $3.88
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+47% Synergy $0.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+39% Synergy $10.53

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+98% Synergy $20.40
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+97% Synergy $19.09
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+49% Synergy $5.21

Utility Lands

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

The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+99% Synergy $0.32
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+97% Synergy $1.77
Throne of Makindi Throne of Makindi
+49% Synergy $0.26
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+49% Synergy $0.26
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+49% Synergy $0.16
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+48% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+47% Synergy $2.57
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+47% Synergy $14.54
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+46% Synergy $1.24
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+46% Synergy $0.82
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+45% Synergy $9.06
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+42% Synergy $0.44
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $1.40

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 $0.23
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+49% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+49% Synergy $0.45
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+48% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+46% Synergy $0.37
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+43% Synergy $0.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $0.45
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-8% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Mirrodin's Core Mirrodin's Core
+49% Synergy $0.21
Unknown Shores Unknown Shores
+49% Synergy $0.09
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+49% Synergy $0.32
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+47% Synergy $0.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.31
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+47% Synergy $0.29
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+45% Synergy $0.43
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+44% Synergy $0.74
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+44% Synergy $0.22
City of Brass City of Brass
+44% Synergy $11.44
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+43% Synergy $2.10
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+34% Synergy $5.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+33% Synergy $9.48
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+17% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+15% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+13% Synergy $0.37
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+0% Synergy $10.08
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.25

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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Haunted One Haunted One
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier