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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves: Theft
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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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Theft builds — cards that lean hardest into the Theft theme.

Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+97% Synergy $0.37
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+96% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+18% Synergy $23.76

Creatures

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

Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+72% Synergy $0.35
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+71% Synergy $0.45
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+69% Synergy $11.71
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+50% Synergy $1.37
Dimir Guildmage Dimir Guildmage
+50% Synergy $0.14
Bog Initiate Bog Initiate
+50% Synergy $0.17
Author of Shadows Author of Shadows
+50% Synergy $0.44
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+49% Synergy $0.30
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+49% Synergy $0.33
Hama, the Bloodbender Hama, the Bloodbender
+49% Synergy $0.16
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+48% Synergy $1.51
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Black Cat, Cunning Thief
+48% Synergy $0.66
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+47% Synergy $3.81
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+46% Synergy $0.40
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+33% Synergy $0.24
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+32% Synergy $3.46
Aetherplasm Aetherplasm
+25% Synergy $0.10
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+25% Synergy $0.28
Brine Elemental Brine Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.13
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+25% Synergy $0.33
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+25% Synergy $3.45
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+25% Synergy $0.20
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+25% Synergy $0.20
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+25% Synergy $1.67
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+25% Synergy $0.26
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+25% Synergy $0.10
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+25% Synergy $0.90
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+25% Synergy $0.26
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+25% Synergy $0.20
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
+25% Synergy $1.25
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+24% Synergy $2.17
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+24% Synergy $1.01
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.30
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+24% Synergy $0.34
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+24% Synergy $3.65
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+24% Synergy $0.19
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+24% Synergy $20.05
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+23% Synergy $0.61
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+23% Synergy $0.49
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+23% Synergy $0.32
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+23% Synergy $0.39
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+22% Synergy $0.29
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+22% Synergy $14.55
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+21% Synergy $0.45
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+20% Synergy $5.89
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $0.77
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+20% Synergy $6.58
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+15% Synergy $9.63
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+10% Synergy $0.32
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+1% Synergy $2.44

Instants

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

Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+74% Synergy $0.38
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+50% Synergy $1.82
Triton Tactics Triton Tactics
+50% Synergy $0.20
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+49% Synergy $0.34
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+49% Synergy $0.23
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+48% Synergy $0.53
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+32% Synergy $0.28
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $1.71
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+25% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+25% Synergy $0.27
Hinder Hinder
+25% Synergy $0.30
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $0.27
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+23% Synergy $0.75
Shore Up Shore Up
+23% Synergy $0.19
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+22% Synergy $4.17
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+20% Synergy $1.88
Resculpt Resculpt
+19% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.37
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+9% Synergy $3.27
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-31% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+74% Synergy $0.30
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+74% Synergy $2.29
Self-Reflection Self-Reflection
+49% Synergy $0.11
Ravenform Ravenform
+47% Synergy $0.34
Grasp of Phantoms Grasp of Phantoms
+25% Synergy $0.15
Mind Shatter Mind Shatter
+25% Synergy $0.30
Anchor to the Aether Anchor to the Aether
+25% Synergy $0.06
Lunar Insight Lunar Insight
+25% Synergy $0.15
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+25% Synergy $1.27
Persecute Persecute
+25% Synergy $0.55
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+25% Synergy $0.52
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+25% Synergy $0.30
Massacre Massacre
+25% Synergy $0.90
Extinction Event Extinction Event
+24% Synergy $0.41
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+24% Synergy $0.40
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+24% Synergy $3.42
Covetous Urge Covetous Urge
+24% Synergy $0.08
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+24% Synergy $0.33
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+24% Synergy $1.40
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+24% Synergy $0.37
Languish Languish
+24% Synergy $0.35
Charnel Serenade Charnel Serenade
+23% Synergy $0.23
Bribery Bribery
+23% Synergy $5.83
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+23% Synergy $12.35
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+23% Synergy $0.34
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+22% Synergy $0.23
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+22% Synergy $0.27
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+22% Synergy $10.27
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+18% Synergy $1.04
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+16% Synergy $9.77
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+15% Synergy $7.08
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+75% Synergy $0.50
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+50% Synergy $1.04
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+50% Synergy $0.31
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+50% Synergy $4.28
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
+50% Synergy $0.67
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+50% Synergy $0.61
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+49% Synergy $15.61
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+49% Synergy $3.63
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+33% Synergy $0.25
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+25% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Firebomb Goblin Firebomb
+25% Synergy $0.13
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+25% Synergy $0.49
Synthesis Pod Synthesis Pod
+25% Synergy $0.27
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+25% Synergy $15.70
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+25% Synergy $0.22
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+25% Synergy $2.87
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+25% Synergy $0.32
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+25% Synergy $0.23
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.31
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+25% Synergy $10.55
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+25% Synergy $1.08
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.20
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+24% Synergy $7.51
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+24% Synergy $1.96
The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+24% Synergy $1.41
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+24% Synergy $2.14
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+24% Synergy $2.49
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $3.24
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+22% Synergy $9.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+73% Synergy $0.30
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+49% Synergy $7.76
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+48% Synergy $3.01
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+46% Synergy $1.80
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+25% Synergy $0.28
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+25% Synergy $0.32
Future Sight Future Sight
+25% Synergy $0.38
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+25% Synergy $3.36
Sleeper's Robe Sleeper's Robe
+25% Synergy $0.56
Dead Man's Chest Dead Man's Chest
+25% Synergy $0.49
War Tax War Tax
+25% Synergy $0.93
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+24% Synergy $0.49
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+24% Synergy $1.09
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+24% Synergy $0.98
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+24% Synergy $0.65
Pestilence Pestilence
+24% Synergy $0.82
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+23% Synergy $2.88
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+23% Synergy $6.67
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+23% Synergy $2.37

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+74% Synergy $1.99
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy $0.95
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+48% Synergy $1.53
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+25% Synergy $0.30
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+25% Synergy $3.13
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+25% Synergy $0.33
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+25% Synergy $0.21
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+25% Synergy $2.98
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+25% Synergy $2.14
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
+25% Synergy $0.20
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+25% Synergy $2.18
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+25% Synergy $0.29
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+25% Synergy $1.90
Mariposa Military Base Mariposa Military Base
+25% Synergy $0.25
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+24% Synergy $0.35
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+24% Synergy $0.18
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+24% Synergy $0.26
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+24% Synergy $0.70
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+21% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+69% Synergy $0.60
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+50% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $2.58
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+25% Synergy $0.13
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+25% Synergy $0.21
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+25% Synergy $0.22
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+25% Synergy $0.30
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.98
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+25% Synergy $0.81
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy $5.11
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+16% Synergy $1.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-63% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+61% Synergy $0.33
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+59% Synergy $0.26
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+44% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+37% Synergy $0.31
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+35% Synergy $0.36
Sunken Citadel Sunken Citadel
+25% Synergy $0.42
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+24% Synergy $8.75
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+24% Synergy $0.34
Secret Passage Secret Passage
+24% Synergy $0.39
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+23% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+23% Synergy $0.52
Murky Sewer Murky Sewer
+23% Synergy $0.18
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+21% Synergy $2.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+18% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+15% Synergy $0.25
River of Tears River of Tears
+15% Synergy $0.35
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+11% Synergy $2.49
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+10% Synergy $7.35
Underground River Underground River
+10% Synergy $1.42
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+6% Synergy $0.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+3% Synergy $0.38
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
0% Synergy $4.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.25
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-23% Synergy $12.40

Similar Commanders

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

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