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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
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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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne Treasure game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+77% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

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

Moonstone Eulogist Moonstone Eulogist
+99% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Dredger Treasure Dredger
+99% Synergy $0.20
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
+99% Synergy $0.37
Homicide Investigator Homicide Investigator
+99% Synergy $0.20
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+99% Synergy $0.21
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+99% Synergy $9.60
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+99% Synergy $0.32
Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+99% Synergy $0.21
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+99% Synergy $16.87
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+99% Synergy $0.34
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+99% Synergy $0.32
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+99% Synergy $0.40
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+99% Synergy $0.84
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
+99% Synergy $0.34
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+98% Synergy $5.00
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+98% Synergy $1.51
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+98% Synergy $0.75
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+98% Synergy $1.88
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+98% Synergy $6.90
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+97% Synergy $15.76
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+97% Synergy $1.30
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+96% Synergy $4.23

Instants

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

Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+99% Synergy $0.33
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+99% Synergy $0.28
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+98% Synergy $0.64
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+92% Synergy $0.32
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+84% Synergy $0.56

Sorceries

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

Foul Play Foul Play
+99% Synergy $0.11
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+99% Synergy $0.31
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+99% Synergy $0.16
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+99% Synergy $0.31
Reshape Reshape
+99% Synergy $4.85
Blood Money Blood Money
+97% Synergy $1.29
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+97% Synergy $0.37
Damnation Damnation
+89% Synergy $20.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Etherium Astrolabe Etherium Astrolabe
+99% Synergy $0.16
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+99% Synergy $0.26
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+99% Synergy $2.00
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+99% Synergy $4.71
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+99% Synergy $0.38
Trading Post Trading Post
+99% Synergy $0.33
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+99% Synergy $19.39
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+99% Synergy $0.53
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+99% Synergy $0.28
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+99% Synergy $1.14
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+99% Synergy $2.90
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+99% Synergy $2.85
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+99% Synergy $0.29
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+99% Synergy $17.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+72% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+99% Synergy $0.18
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+99% Synergy $0.43
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+99% Synergy $0.66
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+98% Synergy $15.22
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+96% Synergy $0.59
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+89% Synergy $13.42

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+99% Synergy $1.36
Tezzeret the Schemer Tezzeret the Schemer
+99% Synergy $0.72
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+97% Synergy $19.55

Utility Lands

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

Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+99% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+97% Synergy $1.73
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+97% Synergy $16.99
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+97% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+96% Synergy $3.55
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+94% Synergy $5.09
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+94% Synergy $0.73
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+99% Synergy $0.15
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+99% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+99% Synergy $0.27
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+94% Synergy $0.63
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $5.16
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+51% Synergy $9.28
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+45% Synergy $4.23
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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