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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.39

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Foretell game on their own.

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+22% Synergy $1.47
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+18% Synergy $54.82

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Foretell plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+99% Synergy $1.66
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+99% Synergy $4.59
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+99% Synergy $1.55
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+66% Synergy $0.34
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+64% Synergy $0.29
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+63% Synergy $4.49
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+62% Synergy $0.35
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+62% Synergy $0.51
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+62% Synergy $0.29
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+62% Synergy $0.36
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+60% Synergy $11.06
Essence Depleter Essence Depleter
+33% Synergy $0.07
Crenellated Wall Crenellated Wall
+33% Synergy $0.43
Pharika's Spawn Pharika's Spawn
+33% Synergy $0.18
Reaper of Night Reaper of Night
+33% Synergy $0.13
Overwhelmed Archivist Archive Haunt Overwhelmed Archivist
+33% Synergy $0.14
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
+33% Synergy $0.14
Vengeful Reaper Vengeful Reaper
+33% Synergy $0.25
Covetous Castaway Ghostly Castigator Covetous Castaway
+33% Synergy $0.13
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+33% Synergy $0.17
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+33% Synergy $6.16
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+33% Synergy $0.37
Rona, Disciple of Gix Rona, Disciple of Gix
+33% Synergy $0.19
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+33% Synergy $0.25
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+33% Synergy $0.40
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+33% Synergy $0.28
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.27
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+33% Synergy $1.86
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+33% Synergy $1.02
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+33% Synergy $0.31
Author of Shadows Author of Shadows
+33% Synergy $0.47
Araumi of the Dead Tide Araumi of the Dead Tide
+32% Synergy $0.28
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+32% Synergy $0.59
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
+32% Synergy $1.35
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+32% Synergy $0.27
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+32% Synergy $0.36
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+32% Synergy $0.43
Prized Amalgam Prized Amalgam
+32% Synergy $0.64
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+32% Synergy $0.36
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+32% Synergy $0.43
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+32% Synergy $0.37
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+32% Synergy $0.18
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+31% Synergy $2.03
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+31% Synergy $5.01
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+31% Synergy $1.52
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+31% Synergy $0.40
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+30% Synergy $0.36
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+29% Synergy $0.69
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+27% Synergy $2.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Foretell deck ahead.

Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+99% Synergy $0.37
Poison the Cup Poison the Cup
+66% Synergy $0.24
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+66% Synergy $0.27
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+63% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.28
Catalog Catalog
+33% Synergy $0.07
Refocus Refocus
+33% Synergy $0.11
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.11
Corpse Cobble Corpse Cobble
+32% Synergy $0.21
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+32% Synergy $0.33
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+31% Synergy $0.30
Shore Up Shore Up
+31% Synergy $0.30
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+31% Synergy $0.35
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+31% Synergy $0.64
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+30% Synergy $1.03
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+30% Synergy $0.34
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+29% Synergy $5.08
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+22% Synergy $1.20
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+17% Synergy $0.35
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.57
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Foretell game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+66% Synergy $3.94
Increasing Ambition Increasing Ambition
+66% Synergy $2.83
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+66% Synergy $3.33
Ravenform Ravenform
+64% Synergy $0.36
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+63% Synergy $8.14
Runic Repetition Runic Repetition
+33% Synergy $0.14
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+33% Synergy $0.33
Amass the Components Amass the Components
+33% Synergy $0.15
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+33% Synergy $0.30
Chill of Foreboding Chill of Foreboding
+33% Synergy $0.25
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+33% Synergy $1.51
Silent Departure Silent Departure
+33% Synergy $0.13
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+33% Synergy $0.20
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+33% Synergy $0.25
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+33% Synergy $0.39
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+32% Synergy $0.80
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+32% Synergy $0.40
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+32% Synergy $249.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+31% Synergy $0.16
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+31% Synergy $10.78
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+30% Synergy $0.34
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+29% Synergy $0.32
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+26% Synergy $1.42
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $1.58

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Foretell decks.

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+66% Synergy $10.79
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+66% Synergy $0.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy $2.28
Endoskeleton Endoskeleton
+33% Synergy $0.19
Ice Cauldron Ice Cauldron
+33% Synergy $1.45
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+33% Synergy $0.86
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+33% Synergy $2.68
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+33% Synergy $1.24
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.22
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.16
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+33% Synergy $0.94
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+33% Synergy $0.34
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+33% Synergy $1.95
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+33% Synergy $0.42
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+32% Synergy $0.28
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+32% Synergy $3.79
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+32% Synergy $1.65
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+32% Synergy $0.39
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+32% Synergy $0.27
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $2.86
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+31% Synergy $14.66
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+27% Synergy $1.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Foretell strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Future Sight Future Sight
+66% Synergy $0.38
War Tax War Tax
+33% Synergy $2.74
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+33% Synergy $0.41
Hedonist's Trove Hedonist's Trove
+33% Synergy $0.30
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+32% Synergy $11.71
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+32% Synergy $0.19
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+31% Synergy $5.65
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+31% Synergy $3.67
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+31% Synergy $3.52
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+29% Synergy $1.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Foretell game plan.

Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+31% Synergy $5.73

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Foretell decks.

Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+33% Synergy $2.14
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+32% Synergy $2.66
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+32% Synergy $1.80
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+31% Synergy $2.26
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+29% Synergy $60.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Foretell strategy.

Ventifact Bottle Ventifact Bottle
+33% Synergy $1.52
The Mana Rig The Mana Rig
+33% Synergy $0.76
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+33% Synergy $0.23
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+33% Synergy $2.72
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+33% Synergy $0.49
Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+33% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+32% Synergy $34.91
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+32% Synergy $5.93
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+31% Synergy $4.46
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+26% Synergy $0.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+8% Synergy $1.04
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $1.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Foretell decks.

Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+52% Synergy $2.67
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+46% Synergy $0.37
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+33% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+32% Synergy $1.10
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+32% Synergy $0.48
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+32% Synergy $0.34
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+30% Synergy $1.03
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+30% Synergy $0.24
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+28% Synergy $0.52
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+26% Synergy $7.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.31
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.39
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-1% Synergy $0.22
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $27.14
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-3% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
-7% Synergy $2.22
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $2.91
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-13% Synergy $0.31
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-21% Synergy $1.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-31% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

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

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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Master Chef Master Chef
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier