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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 15% Foretell 13% Theft 13% Discard 10% Big Mana 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3353 Current Rank
#2988 Last Week
#3541 Past 2 Years
77 Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Capital City Capital City
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.27
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.21
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.27
Blitzball Blitzball
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.25
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.39

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 Thief of Sanity
+49% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.80
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+47% Synergy in 49% of decks $3.88
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+46% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.37
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.86
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+44% Synergy in 51% of decks $12.18
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+43% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.38
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+41% Synergy in 43% of decks $3.24
Bog Initiate Bog Initiate
+38% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.24
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.04
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.22

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 Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.38
Future Sight Future Sight
+35% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.34
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.30
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $2.17
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+33% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy in 35% of decks $3.23
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.15
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy in 48% of decks $4.36

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $113.01
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-2% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.73
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy in 13% of decks $51.77
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $58.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy in 16% of decks $39.05
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy in 9% of decks $67.28
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy in 5% of decks $17.68
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy in 9% of decks $64.43
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy in 12% of decks $67.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Author of Shadows Author of Shadows
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.59
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+31% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.39
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $2.13
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.12
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.21
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+27% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.26
Prismite Prismite
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.10
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.31
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.15
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.25
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.68
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.51
Thieving Amalgam Thieving Amalgam
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.05
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.35
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.72
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.65
Thieving Varmint Thieving Varmint
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.83
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.34
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.74
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.96
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.74
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.18
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.67
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.69
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.38
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.33
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.32
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.99
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.07
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.42
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.34
Bloodrite Invoker Bloodrite Invoker
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.15
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.58
Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.96
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.27
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.50
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.35
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.90
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress Ultimecia, Omnipotent Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.20
Galvanic Alchemist Galvanic Alchemist
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.16
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.21
Dimir Guildmage Dimir Guildmage
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.10
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.31
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.55
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.62
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.28
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-11% Synergy in 10% of decks $7.70

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.

Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+33% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.38
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.37
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.15
Shore Up Shore Up
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.22
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.11
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.51
Poison the Cup Poison the Cup
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.20
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.30
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.33
Neutralize Neutralize
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.26
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $5.58
Without Weakness Without Weakness
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.16
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.26
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.38
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.12
Think Twice Think Twice
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.26
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.07
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.25
Miscalculation Miscalculation
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.45
Dive Down Dive Down
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.12
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.95
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $12.09
Easy Prey Easy Prey
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.12
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.63
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.62
Perplex Perplex
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.60
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.86
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.77
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.45
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.43
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $15.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.61
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.35
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.26
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.53
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy in 12% of decks $3.63
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $54.54
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.29
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy in 9% of decks $5.48
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.29
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.66
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy in 9% of decks $12.16
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-12% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.53
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-13% Synergy in 21% of decks $8.15
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's game plan and control the board.

Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.87
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.36
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.34
Predators' Hour Predators' Hour
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.38
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.39
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.30
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.32
Step Through Step Through
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32
Covetous Urge Covetous Urge
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.07
Fabricate Fabricate
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $10.54
Psychic Intrusion Psychic Intrusion
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.18
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $6.48
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34
Increasing Ambition Increasing Ambition
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.38
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $10.15
Blood Money Blood Money
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.21
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.38
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.17
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.31
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $239.98
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.01
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy in 14% of decks $21.70
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.26
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $34.15
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.87
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.83
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.24
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy in 23% of decks $5.31
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.21
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
-4% Synergy in 5% of decks $9.25
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.85
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.34
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy in 13% of decks $10.65

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.45
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $17.79
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.66
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.29
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.45
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.97
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.20
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $12.19
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.31
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $12.02
Whispersteel Dagger Whispersteel Dagger
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.34
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.49
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.40
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.98
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
World Map World Map
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.23
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.27
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.02
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $8.25
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $9.54
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.70
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.85
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.23
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.37
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.28
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $8.06
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.34
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.40
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.88
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.90
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $5.92
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.86
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.36
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.56
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.79
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.86
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.77
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.76
The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.65
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $13.78
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.97
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy in 5% of decks $38.73

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+27% Synergy in 28% of decks $5.15
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.26
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.20
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.38
Dead Man's Chest Dead Man's Chest
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.70
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $9.55
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.90
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.49
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.64
Hedonist's Trove Hedonist's Trove
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.30
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.31
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.22
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.60
New Perspectives New Perspectives
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.22
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.34
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.31
Dying to Serve Dying to Serve
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.37
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.30
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.09
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $8.97
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.58
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.88
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.63
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.84
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-6% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy in 9% of decks $13.36

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $5.99

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

War Room War Room
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.55
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.10
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.69
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.86
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $57.56
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.65
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.22
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.37
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.23
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.16
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.29
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.55
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.20
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.00
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.39
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.18
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.60
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.35
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.21
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.37
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.24
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.29
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.34
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.18
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy in 10% of decks $51.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy in 8% of decks $27.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.14
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $4.14
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.98
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy in 51% of decks $11.39
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+16% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.33
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $31.65
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.12
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
The Mana Rig The Mana Rig
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.76
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.80
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.30
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.41
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.50
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.52
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.61
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.23
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.74
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.61
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.53
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy in 5% of decks $42.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy in 77% of decks $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-12% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy in 65% of decks $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+20% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.38
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+10% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.29
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+10% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.28
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.13
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.28
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.19
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.48
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Cave of Temptation Cave of Temptation
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.29
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.35
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.38
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.10
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.34
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-2% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.22
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.47
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.99
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy in 10% of decks
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.95
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-6% Synergy in 34% of decks $1.65
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.24
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.92
Underground River Underground River
-7% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.04
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-7% Synergy in 12% of decks $15.55
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-13% Synergy in 17% of decks $20.43
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-13% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.57
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-13% Synergy in 9% of decks $10.24
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-16% Synergy in 29% of decks $10.04
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-16% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-19% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.28
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-24% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.22

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Deck Stats

Based on 77 Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 21
  • Instant 12
  • Sorcery 7
  • Artifact 17
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 35

Lands: 18 basic, 17 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Criminal Past Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Sengir, the Dark Baron Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Sengir, the Dark Baron // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tormod, the Desecrator Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sword Coast Sailor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Shadow Thieves Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Criminal Past Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Criminal Past
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cultist of the Absolute Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cultist of the Absolute
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
The Thirteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Thirteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sengir, the Dark Baron Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tormod, the Desecrator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Siani, Eye of the Storm Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sarevok, Deathbringer Candlekeep Sage Sarevok, Deathbringer // Candlekeep Sage
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Sarevok, Deathbringer Dungeon Delver Sarevok, Deathbringer // Dungeon Delver
Sarevok, Deathbringer Feywild Visitor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Feywild Visitor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sword Coast Sailor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur

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
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Faceless One Faceless One
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
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