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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves: Foretell
Price tag $0.42

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
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 $1.61
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+18% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

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

Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+99% Synergy $1.97
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+99% Synergy $0.49
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+66% Synergy $0.33
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+64% Synergy $0.32
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+63% Synergy $0.45
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+63% Synergy $3.81
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+63% Synergy $0.40
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+62% Synergy $0.22
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+62% Synergy $0.35
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+61% Synergy $11.71
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+33% Synergy $0.37
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+33% Synergy $0.33
Overwhelmed Archivist Archive Haunt Overwhelmed Archivist
+33% Synergy $0.14
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+33% Synergy $0.44
Essence Depleter Essence Depleter
+33% Synergy $0.06
Araumi of the Dead Tide Araumi of the Dead Tide
+33% Synergy $0.28
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
+33% Synergy $0.25
Rona, Disciple of Gix Rona, Disciple of Gix
+33% Synergy $0.13
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+33% Synergy $0.20
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+33% Synergy $0.29
Vengeful Reaper Vengeful Reaper
+33% Synergy $0.34
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+33% Synergy $0.20
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+33% Synergy $0.96
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+33% Synergy $5.80
Author of Shadows Author of Shadows
+33% Synergy $0.44
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+33% Synergy $0.24
Covetous Castaway Ghostly Castigator Covetous Castaway
+33% Synergy $0.05
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+33% Synergy $1.38
Pharika's Spawn Pharika's Spawn
+33% Synergy $0.18
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+33% Synergy $0.23
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+33% Synergy $0.36
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.22
Crenellated Wall Crenellated Wall
+33% Synergy $0.34
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+33% Synergy $0.38
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
+33% Synergy $0.45
Reaper of Night Reaper of Night
+33% Synergy $0.12
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+32% Synergy $2.17
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+32% Synergy $0.34
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+32% Synergy $0.46
Prized Amalgam Prized Amalgam
+32% Synergy $0.45
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+32% Synergy $0.19
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+32% Synergy $0.33
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+31% Synergy $5.32
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+31% Synergy $1.51
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+31% Synergy $0.39
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+31% Synergy $0.35
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+28% Synergy $0.76
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $0.77
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.26
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+100% Synergy $1.37

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 $0.34
Poison the Cup Poison the Cup
+66% Synergy $0.21
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+66% Synergy $0.27
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+63% Synergy $0.37
Refocus Refocus
+33% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.27
Corpse Cobble Corpse Cobble
+33% Synergy $0.17
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.21
Catalog Catalog
+33% Synergy $0.06
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.08
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+32% Synergy $0.08
Shore Up Shore Up
+32% Synergy $0.19
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+31% Synergy $1.09
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+31% Synergy $0.56
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+31% Synergy $0.27
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+30% Synergy $4.17
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+30% Synergy $0.33
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+23% Synergy $0.60
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.61
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+17% Synergy $0.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+67% Synergy $4.86
Increasing Ambition Increasing Ambition
+66% Synergy $1.96
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+66% Synergy $3.18
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+64% Synergy $10.27
Ravenform Ravenform
+64% Synergy $0.34
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+33% Synergy $0.34
Amass the Components Amass the Components
+33% Synergy $0.13
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+33% Synergy $1.03
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+33% Synergy $0.18
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+33% Synergy $0.35
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+33% Synergy $0.37
Runic Repetition Runic Repetition
+33% Synergy $0.13
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+33% Synergy $0.26
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+33% Synergy $1.16
Silent Departure Silent Departure
+33% Synergy $0.09
Chill of Foreboding Chill of Foreboding
+33% Synergy $0.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+32% Synergy $0.33
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+32% Synergy $230.81
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+32% Synergy $0.34
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+31% Synergy $12.35
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+30% Synergy $0.28
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+30% Synergy $0.32
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+26% Synergy $1.04
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $2.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+66% Synergy $0.64
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+66% Synergy $11.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy $2.99
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+33% Synergy $0.34
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+33% Synergy $1.04
Ice Cauldron Ice Cauldron
+33% Synergy $1.53
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+33% Synergy $0.46
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+33% Synergy $0.40
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+33% Synergy $2.22
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+33% Synergy $1.96
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+33% Synergy $3.63
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+33% Synergy $1.44
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.31
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+33% Synergy $0.27
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.20
Endoskeleton Endoskeleton
+33% Synergy $0.26
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+33% Synergy $2.00
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+32% Synergy $0.37
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+32% Synergy $0.26
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+32% Synergy $15.61
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $3.24
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+27% Synergy $3.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.32

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
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+33% Synergy $0.16
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+33% Synergy $0.47
Hedonist's Trove Hedonist's Trove
+33% Synergy $0.21
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+33% Synergy $11.71
War Tax War Tax
+33% Synergy $0.93
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+32% Synergy $3.53
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+32% Synergy $7.76
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+31% Synergy $3.01
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+30% Synergy $1.80

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
+32% Synergy $6.94

Utility Lands

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

Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+33% Synergy $3.13
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+33% Synergy $1.90
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+32% Synergy $1.74
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+31% Synergy $1.53
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+28% Synergy $60.97
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.

Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+33% Synergy $0.37
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+33% Synergy $0.13
The Mana Rig The Mana Rig
+33% Synergy $0.81
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+33% Synergy $0.22
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+33% Synergy $2.06
Ventifact Bottle Ventifact Bottle
+33% Synergy $1.54
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+33% Synergy $36.46
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+33% Synergy $5.11
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+32% Synergy $3.94
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+27% Synergy $0.57
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+9% Synergy $2.58
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $1.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+53% Synergy $2.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+46% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+33% Synergy $1.54
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+33% Synergy $0.39
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+33% Synergy $0.39
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+32% Synergy $0.40
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+31% Synergy $1.09
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+30% Synergy $0.21
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+28% Synergy $0.44
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+27% Synergy $7.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+9% Synergy $4.24
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-2% Synergy $0.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-3% Synergy $27.85
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-5% Synergy $0.31
Underground River Underground River
-7% Synergy $1.42
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-11% Synergy $0.70
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-14% Synergy $0.38
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-21% Synergy $2.51
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-32% Synergy $0.36

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
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