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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne: Clues
Price tag $0.52

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%
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Creatures

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+99% Synergy $0.16
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+99% Synergy $0.81
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+50% Synergy $0.20
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+50% Synergy $0.27
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+50% Synergy $0.28
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+50% Synergy $0.40
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+50% Synergy $0.36
Defiant Salvager Defiant Salvager
+50% Synergy $0.14
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+50% Synergy $0.98
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+50% Synergy $0.33
Quicksmith Spy Quicksmith Spy
+50% Synergy $0.15
Deadeye Plunderers Deadeye Plunderers
+50% Synergy $0.29
Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+50% Synergy $0.09
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+50% Synergy $0.30
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+50% Synergy $0.20
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+50% Synergy $0.22
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+50% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Dredger Treasure Dredger
+50% Synergy $0.19
Prismite Prismite
+50% Synergy $0.10
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+49% Synergy $0.55
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+49% Synergy $0.37
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+49% Synergy $0.41
Contraband Kingpin Contraband Kingpin
+49% Synergy $0.18
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+49% Synergy $1.05
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+49% Synergy $0.90
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+49% Synergy $2.67
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+49% Synergy $3.18
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+49% Synergy $2.13
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+48% Synergy $0.32
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+47% Synergy $2.43
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+46% Synergy $0.34
Floodhound Floodhound
+100% Synergy $0.18
Extruder Extruder
+100% Synergy $0.30
Persuasive Interrogators Persuasive Interrogators
+100% Synergy $0.19
Suspicious Bookcase Suspicious Bookcase
+100% Synergy $0.32
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+100% Synergy $0.16

Instants

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

Toxin Analysis Toxin Analysis
+50% Synergy $0.21
Out Cold Out Cold
+50% Synergy $0.11
Renegade's Getaway Renegade's Getaway
+50% Synergy $0.11
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+50% Synergy $0.70
Drag the Canal Drag the Canal
+49% Synergy $0.17
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+49% Synergy $0.53
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+49% Synergy $0.29
Defabricate Defabricate
+49% Synergy $0.19
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+49% Synergy $0.21
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+49% Synergy $0.14
Deduce Deduce
+49% Synergy $0.18
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+47% Synergy $0.36
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+46% Synergy $1.26
Aetherize Aetherize
+39% Synergy $0.37
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.14
Assert Authority Assert Authority
+100% Synergy $0.25
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+100% Synergy $0.13
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+50% Synergy $0.19
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+50% Synergy $0.05
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+50% Synergy $0.28
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+50% Synergy $0.22
Blood Money Blood Money
+48% Synergy $0.91
Foul Play Foul Play
+100% Synergy $0.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+50% Synergy $0.27
Malefic Scythe Malefic Scythe
+50% Synergy $0.10
Sorcerer's Wand Sorcerer's Wand
+50% Synergy $0.13
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+50% Synergy $1.04
Nuisance Engine Nuisance Engine
+50% Synergy $0.30
The Filigree Sylex The Filigree Sylex
+50% Synergy $0.28
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+50% Synergy $0.17
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+50% Synergy $0.41
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+50% Synergy $0.22
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+50% Synergy $0.12
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+50% Synergy $0.13
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+49% Synergy $0.29
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+49% Synergy $3.44
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+49% Synergy $0.75
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+49% Synergy $19.70
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+49% Synergy $0.40
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+49% Synergy $0.15
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+49% Synergy $0.92
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+49% Synergy $3.24
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+100% Synergy $0.19
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+100% Synergy $0.27
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+100% Synergy $0.27

Enchantments

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

Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+99% Synergy $0.22
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+50% Synergy $0.08
Underhanded Designs Underhanded Designs
+50% Synergy $0.17
Singing Bell Strike Singing Bell Strike
+50% Synergy $0.09
Cradle of Safety Cradle of Safety
+50% Synergy $0.15
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+50% Synergy $12.91
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+49% Synergy $8.69
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+49% Synergy $0.77
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+48% Synergy $2.82
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+48% Synergy $3.73
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+100% Synergy $0.16
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+100% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

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

Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+49% Synergy $0.70
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+47% Synergy $0.37
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+47% Synergy $0.69
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+45% Synergy $0.38
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+42% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+92% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+92% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+72% Synergy $0.34
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+50% Synergy $1.29
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+50% Synergy $0.36
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+48% Synergy $3.11
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+44% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+44% Synergy $4.03
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+33% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-8% Synergy $2.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-38% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Secret Passage Secret Passage
+99% Synergy $0.39
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+48% Synergy $0.18
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+48% Synergy $0.30
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+47% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+43% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+42% Synergy $1.02
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+34% Synergy $0.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+18% Synergy $18.92
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+14% Synergy $27.85
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+11% Synergy $0.33
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+3% Synergy $0.38

Similar Commanders

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

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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Haunted One Haunted One
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
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
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier