Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
$0.22
$0.22Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#2651
Current Rank
#2428
Last Week
#2888
Last Month
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.
Capital City+18% Synergy
$0.10
Dreams of Laguna+17% Synergy
$0.04
Combat Tutorial+14% Synergy
$0.09
Blitzball+13% Synergy
$0.09
Golbez, Crystal Collector+13% Synergy
$0.46
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's abilities and overall game plan.
Thief of Sanity+49% Synergy
$0.30
The Reality Chip+47% Synergy
$2.73
Hostage Taker+46% Synergy
$0.18
Dream Devourer+45% Synergy
$0.46
Brainstealer Dragon+44% Synergy
$5.04
Siphon Insight+43% Synergy
$0.16
Cunning Rhetoric+41% Synergy
$0.79
Bog Initiate+38% Synergy
$0.19
Slagwurm Armor+37% Synergy
$1.35
Cascading Cataracts+36% Synergy
$1.10
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.
Gonti, Lord of Luxury+36% Synergy
$0.23
Future Sight+35% Synergy
$0.23
Gonti, Night Minister+34% Synergy
$0.46
Sage of the Beyond+34% Synergy
$0.35
Elder Brain+33% Synergy
$0.43
Swiftfoot Boots+30% Synergy
$1.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse+6% Synergy
$1.36
Negate+2% Synergy
$0.26
Feed the Swarm+1% Synergy
$0.22
Counterspell-8% Synergy
$1.60
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mana Vault+1% Synergy
$78.39
Notion Thief-2% Synergy
$0.95
Vampiric Tutor-5% Synergy
$54.04
Force of Will-5% Synergy
$64.58
Cyclonic Rift-11% Synergy
$43.88
Fierce Guardianship-11% Synergy
$44.22
Mystical Tutor-11% Synergy
$13.26
Demonic Tutor-12% Synergy
$48.71
Rhystic Study-14% Synergy
$51.13
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Author of Shadows+32% Synergy
$0.29
Arvinox, the Mind Flail+31% Synergy
$0.25
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin+30% Synergy
$1.09
Prophet of Distortion+30% Synergy
$0.22
Intellect Devourer+28% Synergy
$0.16
Burnished Hart+28% Synergy
$0.09
Halo Forager+27% Synergy
$0.16
Prismite+26% Synergy
$0.05
Magus of the Future+22% Synergy
$0.15
Stonework Packbeast+21% Synergy
$0.05
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+20% Synergy
$0.12
Havengul Lich+18% Synergy
$0.98
Nightveil Specter+17% Synergy
$0.42
Thieving Amalgam+14% Synergy
$0.36
Fblthp, Lost on the Range+13% Synergy
$0.24
Trophy Mage+12% Synergy
$0.48
Trinket Mage+12% Synergy
$0.58
Thieving Varmint+12% Synergy
$2.20
Chakram Retriever+12% Synergy
$3.95
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+11% Synergy
$0.65
Triskaidekaphile+11% Synergy
$0.50
Geth, Lord of the Vault+10% Synergy
$0.90
Hoarding Broodlord+10% Synergy
$3.02
Mirrorhall Mimic+10% Synergy
$0.63
Colossus of Akros+10% Synergy
$0.86
Monstrosity of the Lake+10% Synergy
$0.23
Steel Hellkite+10% Synergy
$0.19
Osgood, Operation Double+10% Synergy
$0.10
Ioreth of the Healing House+9% Synergy
$0.16
Tribute Mage+9% Synergy
$1.15
Third Path Savant+9% Synergy
$0.03
Vedalken Aethermage+9% Synergy
$0.46
Kelpie Guide+9% Synergy
$0.19
Bloodrite Invoker+8% Synergy
$0.16
Cemetery Illuminator+8% Synergy
$0.53
Gríma, Saruman's Footman+7% Synergy
$1.15
Tinybones, the Pickpocket+7% Synergy
$4.29
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar+7% Synergy
$1.25
Drift of Phantasms+7% Synergy
$0.23
Ornithopter of Paradise+6% Synergy
$2.99
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress+6% Synergy
$0.11
Galvanic Alchemist+6% Synergy
$0.13
Kaho, Minamo Historian+6% Synergy
$0.09
Dimir Guildmage+6% Synergy
$0.17
Rona, Herald of Invasion+5% Synergy
$0.97
Vizier of Many Faces+5% Synergy
$0.09
Solemn Simulacrum+3% Synergy
$0.26
Blightwing Bandit+2% Synergy
$1.54
Spectral Sailor+1% Synergy
$0.10
Baleful Strix-11% Synergy
$0.82
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.
Outrageous Robbery+33% Synergy
$0.28
Saw It Coming+30% Synergy
$0.37
Behold the Multiverse+24% Synergy
$0.19
Slip Out the Back+21% Synergy
$2.28
Shore Up+17% Synergy
$0.11
Resculpt+16% Synergy
$0.26
Muddle the Mixture+11% Synergy
$1.85
Memory Lapse+11% Synergy
$0.44
Poison the Cup+11% Synergy
$0.10
Gale's Redirection+11% Synergy
$0.23
Memory Deluge+11% Synergy
$0.23
Neutralize+10% Synergy
$0.09
Whir of Invention+8% Synergy
$4.92
Without Weakness+8% Synergy
$0.06
Countervailing Winds+8% Synergy
$0.11
Jwari Disruption+7% Synergy
$0.42
Chemister's Insight+7% Synergy
$0.15
Think Twice+7% Synergy
$0.05
Hagra Mauling+6% Synergy
$0.94
Forbidden Alchemy+6% Synergy
$0.87
Miscalculation+6% Synergy
$0.48
Dive Down+6% Synergy
$0.11
Rapid Hybridization+5% Synergy
$1.52
Malakir Rebirth+5% Synergy
$8.78
Easy Prey+5% Synergy
$0.07
Soul Shatter+4% Synergy
$3.12
Rise of the Dread Marn+4% Synergy
$0.50
Perplex+4% Synergy
$1.03
Ancient Excavation+4% Synergy
$0.85
Reality Shift+3% Synergy
$0.24
Frantic Search+2% Synergy
$0.58
Dramatic Reversal+2% Synergy
$10.54
Memory Plunder+1% Synergy
$1.23
Pact of Negation+1% Synergy
$15.61
Arcane Denial0% Synergy
$1.83
Withering Torment0% Synergy
$2.52
Spell Pierce0% Synergy
$0.21
Aetherize-1% Synergy
$0.36
Pongify-3% Synergy
$1.81
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$46.95
Infernal Grasp-5% Synergy
$0.26
Fact or Fiction-5% Synergy
$0.12
Fell the Profane-6% Synergy
$4.36
Opt-7% Synergy
$0.10
Consider-7% Synergy
$0.36
Go for the Throat-8% Synergy
$0.74
Swan Song-9% Synergy
$8.48
Drown in the Loch-12% Synergy
$1.27
Dark Ritual-13% Synergy
$3.43
Brainstorm-16% Synergy
$1.27
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's game plan and control the board.
Mnemonic Betrayal+28% Synergy
$7.60
Decree of Pain+19% Synergy
$0.59
Heartless Conscription+18% Synergy
$0.65
Predators' Hour+18% Synergy
$0.14
Alrund's Epiphany+16% Synergy
$3.25
Ravenform+14% Synergy
$0.17
Cruelclaw's Heist+14% Synergy
$0.35
Step Through+14% Synergy
$0.13
Covetous Urge+14% Synergy
$0.07
Fabricate+10% Synergy
$8.72
Psychic Intrusion+9% Synergy
$0.09
Spectral Deluge+8% Synergy
$3.63
Lórien Revealed+7% Synergy
$2.91
Necromantic Selection+7% Synergy
$1.10
Increasing Ambition+7% Synergy
$0.66
Praetor's Grasp+6% Synergy
$8.75
Blood Money+6% Synergy
$0.36
Extract Brain+5% Synergy
$0.19
Petty Larceny+5% Synergy
$0.10
Boon of the Wish-Giver+5% Synergy
$0.11
Curse of the Swine+4% Synergy
$0.12
Yawgmoth's Will+4% Synergy
$172.72
Deadly Tempest+4% Synergy
$0.72
Damnation+3% Synergy
$18.91
Deep Analysis+3% Synergy
$0.08
Torment of Hailfire+3% Synergy
$24.46
Preordain+1% Synergy
$0.58
Army of the Damned+1% Synergy
$1.01
Gitaxian Probe-1% Synergy
$3.44
Toxic Deluge-2% Synergy
$5.94
Treasure Cruise-3% Synergy
$0.24
Breach the Multiverse-4% Synergy
$5.92
Ponder-5% Synergy
$1.67
Windfall-6% Synergy
$3.98
Reanimate-9% Synergy
$5.15
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Robe of the Archmagi+31% Synergy
$0.35
Thousand-Year Elixir+30% Synergy
$12.72
Dream-Thief's Bandana+30% Synergy
$0.43
Sting, the Glinting Dagger+28% Synergy
$2.62
Rod of Absorption+27% Synergy
$0.44
Blackblade Reforged+22% Synergy
$2.02
Cathar's Shield+21% Synergy
$0.18
Staff of Domination+21% Synergy
$5.03
Accorder's Shield+19% Synergy
$0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble+18% Synergy
$0.21
Umbral Mantle+18% Synergy
$6.34
Whispersteel Dagger+16% Synergy
$0.54
Mirror Shield+15% Synergy
$0.45
Chaos Wand+13% Synergy
$0.26
Planar Bridge+13% Synergy
$2.06
The Lunar Whale+12% Synergy
$0.24
World Map+12% Synergy
$0.10
Kite Shield+12% Synergy
$0.17
Sword of the Paruns+12% Synergy
$0.94
Sword of Forge and Frontier+11% Synergy
$8.52
Magewright's Stone+10% Synergy
$6.91
Mask of the Schemer+9% Synergy
$0.28
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic+8% Synergy
$0.52
The Grim Captain's Locker+7% Synergy
$0.08
Thaumatic Compass+7% Synergy
$1.54
Mask of Avacyn+7% Synergy
$0.73
Lithoform Engine+7% Synergy
$6.46
Spidersilk Net+6% Synergy
$0.12
Diviner's Wand+6% Synergy
$0.49
Ring of Evos Isle+6% Synergy
$0.56
Haunted Cloak+6% Synergy
$0.15
Moonsilver Key+6% Synergy
$0.51
Champion's Helm+6% Synergy
$1.51
Sword of the Animist+5% Synergy
$5.22
Expedition Map+5% Synergy
$1.06
Neurok Stealthsuit+5% Synergy
$0.73
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key+5% Synergy
$1.55
Fluctuator+5% Synergy
$0.67
Argentum Armor+5% Synergy
$2.16
Colossus Hammer+5% Synergy
$1.52
Manifold Key+5% Synergy
$1.15
The Cauldron of Eternity+4% Synergy
$1.05
Isochron Scepter+2% Synergy
$16.26
Wishclaw Talisman+1% Synergy
$3.66
Lightning Greaves-1% Synergy
$4.12
Sensei's Divining Top-4% Synergy
$32.17
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Court of Locthwain+27% Synergy
$2.84
King Narfi's Betrayal+25% Synergy
$0.14
Rogue Class+22% Synergy
$0.76
Crab Umbra+15% Synergy
$0.46
Dead Man's Chest+14% Synergy
$0.32
Pemmin's Aura+14% Synergy
$12.29
Wizard Class+13% Synergy
$1.35
Freed from the Real+12% Synergy
$9.96
Fortune Teller's Talent+10% Synergy
$0.31
Hedonist's Trove+8% Synergy
$0.17
Shark Typhoon+7% Synergy
$0.64
Sword Coast Sailor+7% Synergy
$0.11
Soothsaying+6% Synergy
$2.46
New Perspectives+5% Synergy
$0.13
Drake Haven+5% Synergy
$0.21
Faith of the Devoted+5% Synergy
$0.19
Dying to Serve+5% Synergy
$0.25
Ominous Seas+4% Synergy
$1.00
One with the Multiverse+3% Synergy
$0.81
Ripples of Undeath+2% Synergy
$5.38
Kaya's Ghostform+2% Synergy
$0.91
Teferi's Ageless Insight+2% Synergy
$1.89
Propaganda+1% Synergy
$2.29
Phyrexian Arena-6% Synergy
$2.32
Reconnaissance Mission-6% Synergy
$1.03
Mystic Remora-8% Synergy
$10.49
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tasha, the Witch Queen+22% Synergy
$4.25
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
War Room+19% Synergy
$3.03
Treasure Vault+18% Synergy
$1.57
Tyrite Sanctum+18% Synergy
$1.89
Bonders' Enclave+14% Synergy
$0.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+13% Synergy
$46.25
Riptide Laboratory+12% Synergy
$0.56
Remote Isle+11% Synergy
$0.14
Polluted Mire+11% Synergy
$0.11
Rogue's Passage+10% Synergy
$0.31
Lonely Sandbar+8% Synergy
$0.11
Barren Moor+8% Synergy
$0.13
Desert of the Glorified+7% Synergy
$0.07
Desert of the Mindful+7% Synergy
$0.13
Barad-dûr+6% Synergy
$1.10
Hidden Cataract+6% Synergy
$0.05
Tolaria West+6% Synergy
$1.21
Karn's Bastion+5% Synergy
$1.55
Hidden Necropolis+5% Synergy
$0.07
Blasted Landscape+5% Synergy
$1.78
Arch of Orazca+5% Synergy
$0.16
Terrain Generator+5% Synergy
$2.90
Blast Zone+5% Synergy
$0.52
Academy Ruins+3% Synergy
$10.89
Tocasia's Dig Site+3% Synergy
$0.10
Castle Vantress+1% Synergy
$0.65
Mystic Sanctuary-2% Synergy
$1.70
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.13
Halimar Depths-2% Synergy
$0.33
Bojuka Bog-4% Synergy
$0.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-10% Synergy
$48.20
Otawara, Soaring City-11% Synergy
$18.45
Reliquary Tower-17% Synergy
$1.99
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Energy Refractor+31% Synergy
$0.14
Patriar's Seal+25% Synergy
$3.69
Basalt Monolith+24% Synergy
$4.29
Urn of Godfire+23% Synergy
$0.09
Fellwar Stone+19% Synergy
$1.05
Dimir Signet+16% Synergy
$0.49
Chromatic Orrery+14% Synergy
$34.51
Liquimetal Torque+11% Synergy
$2.08
Sky Diamond+10% Synergy
$0.24
The Mana Rig+10% Synergy
$0.53
Bonder's Ornament+10% Synergy
$0.10
Unstable Obelisk+7% Synergy
$0.06
Prismatic Lens+6% Synergy
$0.26
The Irencrag+6% Synergy
$0.41
Charcoal Diamond+5% Synergy
$0.21
Thran Dynamo+5% Synergy
$2.63
Thran Turbine+5% Synergy
$1.87
Honored Heirloom+5% Synergy
$0.12
Talisman of Dominance+4% Synergy
$1.01
Everflowing Chalice+3% Synergy
$0.25
Gilded Lotus+2% Synergy
$1.06
Mind Stone+1% Synergy
$0.13
Midnight Clock+1% Synergy
$0.43
Decanter of Endless Water+1% Synergy
$3.47
Lotus Petal-3% Synergy
$26.71
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
$0.49
Thought Vessel-11% Synergy
$1.04
Commander's Sphere-12% Synergy
$0.17
Sol Ring-24% Synergy
$1.46
Lands
The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+20% Synergy
$0.16
Demolition Field+11% Synergy
$0.52
Darkwater Catacombs+10% Synergy
$1.03
Fetid Pools+10% Synergy
$0.19
Dimir Guildgate+9% Synergy
$0.17
Ash Barrens+9% Synergy
$0.07
Waterfront District+8% Synergy
$0.07
Ice Tunnel+6% Synergy
$0.25
Port of Karfell+5% Synergy
$0.07
Cave of Temptation+5% Synergy
$0.04
Hall of Tagsin+5% Synergy
$0.25
Dimir Aqueduct+2% Synergy
$0.20
Submerged Boneyard+2% Synergy
$0.07
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.12
Contaminated Aquifer+1% Synergy
$0.13
Dismal Backwater-2% Synergy
$0.07
Sunken Ruins-2% Synergy
$8.18
Darkslick Shores-2% Synergy
$1.80
Underground Sea-2% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.16
Exotic Orchard-3% Synergy
$0.21
Morphic Pool-5% Synergy
$17.98
Shipwreck Marsh-6% Synergy
$4.38
Command Tower-7% Synergy
$0.27
Drowned Catacomb-7% Synergy
$1.38
Underground River-7% Synergy
$0.83
Undercity Sewers-7% Synergy
$19.92
Polluted Delta-13% Synergy
$15.26
Clearwater Pathway-13% Synergy
$3.91
Gloomlake Verge-13% Synergy
$7.67
Choked Estuary-16% Synergy
$0.19
Watery Grave-16% Synergy
$7.35
Temple of Deceit-16% Synergy
$0.24
Path of Ancestry-17% Synergy
$0.16
Sunken Hollow-19% Synergy
$0.26
Tainted Isle-24% Synergy
$0.24
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Sarevok, Deathbringer // Candlekeep Sage
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Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone EngineerOther Available Backgrounds
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:
Raised by Giants
Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter
Passionate Archaeologist
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One
Tavern Brawler
Scion of Halaster
Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler
Master Chef
Street Urchin
Shameless Charlatan
Popular Entertainer
Folk Hero
Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Faceless One
Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader
Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier