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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
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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves players are trying out in Theft decks.

Baxter Building Baxter Building
+99% Synergy $0.36
Klaw, Master of Sound Klaw, Master of Sound
+99% Synergy $0.50
Black Widow, Super Spy Black Widow, Super Spy
+99% Synergy $2.28
Captain America's Shield Captain America's Shield
+99% Synergy $1.23

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
+96% Synergy $0.34
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+95% Synergy $0.29

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
+17% Synergy $19.34

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 $0.36
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+70% Synergy $0.48
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+68% Synergy $10.32
Bog Initiate Bog Initiate
+49% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Guildmage Dimir Guildmage
+49% Synergy $0.10
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+49% Synergy $1.35
Author of Shadows Author of Shadows
+49% Synergy $0.49
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+48% Synergy $0.32
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Black Cat, Cunning Thief
+48% Synergy $0.49
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+48% Synergy $1.05
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+47% Synergy $1.27
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+46% Synergy $3.72
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+46% Synergy $0.37
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+32% Synergy $0.27
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+24% Synergy $0.17
Aetherplasm Aetherplasm
+24% Synergy $0.12
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+24% Synergy $0.36
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+24% Synergy $0.16
Brine Elemental Brine Elemental
+24% Synergy $0.14
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+24% Synergy $0.21
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
+24% Synergy $1.28
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+24% Synergy $0.96
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+24% Synergy $0.24
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+24% Synergy $0.11
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+24% Synergy $1.61
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+24% Synergy $0.18
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+24% Synergy $3.28
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+24% Synergy $0.31
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+24% Synergy $4.80
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+24% Synergy $0.31
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.37
Thieving Varmint Thieving Varmint
+24% Synergy $3.41
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+24% Synergy $18.56
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+23% Synergy $0.25
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+23% Synergy $1.11
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+23% Synergy $0.20
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+23% Synergy $2.52
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+23% Synergy $0.60
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+22% Synergy $0.56
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+22% Synergy $0.34
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.27
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+22% Synergy $10.29
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+22% Synergy $0.29
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+21% Synergy $0.45
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+20% Synergy $5.46
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+19% Synergy $4.45
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+19% Synergy $0.99
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+15% Synergy $7.92
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+9% Synergy $0.26
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+1% Synergy $3.61

Instants

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

Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+73% Synergy $0.44
Triton Tactics Triton Tactics
+49% Synergy $0.20
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+49% Synergy $2.46
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+49% Synergy $0.30
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+49% Synergy $0.35
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+47% Synergy $0.56
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+32% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+24% Synergy $0.25
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+24% Synergy $0.35
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $2.19
Hinder Hinder
+24% Synergy $0.29
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $0.15
Shore Up Shore Up
+23% Synergy $0.22
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+22% Synergy $0.75
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+21% Synergy $4.28
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+20% Synergy $2.38
Resculpt Resculpt
+18% Synergy $0.38
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.38
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+8% Synergy $4.15
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-30% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+74% Synergy $0.27
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+74% Synergy $2.15
Self-Reflection Self-Reflection
+49% Synergy $0.14
Ravenform Ravenform
+47% Synergy $0.45
Grasp of Phantoms Grasp of Phantoms
+24% Synergy $0.11
Persecute Persecute
+24% Synergy $0.50
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+24% Synergy $0.61
Mind Shatter Mind Shatter
+24% Synergy $0.31
Anchor to the Aether Anchor to the Aether
+24% Synergy $0.07
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+24% Synergy $0.27
Lunar Insight Lunar Insight
+24% Synergy $0.21
Massacre Massacre
+24% Synergy $1.86
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+24% Synergy $0.84
Covetous Urge Covetous Urge
+24% Synergy $0.09
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+24% Synergy $0.42
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+24% Synergy $1.23
Languish Languish
+24% Synergy $0.37
Extinction Event Extinction Event
+24% Synergy $0.39
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+24% Synergy $0.35
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+24% Synergy $4.27
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+23% Synergy $0.35
Charnel Serenade Charnel Serenade
+23% Synergy $0.27
Bribery Bribery
+23% Synergy $5.77
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+22% Synergy $11.66
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+22% Synergy $0.34
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+21% Synergy $0.29
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+21% Synergy $8.72
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+21% Synergy $0.35
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+17% Synergy $1.53
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+15% Synergy $9.97
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+15% Synergy $6.80
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+74% Synergy $0.50
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+49% Synergy $0.30
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
+49% Synergy $0.71
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+49% Synergy $1.02
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+49% Synergy $1.84
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+49% Synergy $1.57
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+49% Synergy $3.35
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+48% Synergy $14.43
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+33% Synergy $0.23
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+24% Synergy $0.25
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+24% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Firebomb Goblin Firebomb
+24% Synergy $0.14
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+24% Synergy $0.18
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+24% Synergy $1.34
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+24% Synergy $0.21
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.21
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.15
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+24% Synergy $0.56
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+24% Synergy $9.79
Synthesis Pod Synthesis Pod
+24% Synergy $0.30
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+24% Synergy $3.87
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+24% Synergy $14.19
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+24% Synergy $1.64
The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+24% Synergy $1.43
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+24% Synergy $2.86
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+24% Synergy $2.49
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+23% Synergy $7.40
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $3.25
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+22% Synergy $5.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $2.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.66

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 $0.27
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+48% Synergy $7.92
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+47% Synergy $3.88
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+24% Synergy $0.19
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+24% Synergy $3.57
War Tax War Tax
+24% Synergy $1.68
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+24% Synergy $0.34
Future Sight Future Sight
+24% Synergy $0.39
Dead Man's Chest Dead Man's Chest
+24% Synergy $0.43
Sleeper's Robe Sleeper's Robe
+24% Synergy $0.56
Pestilence Pestilence
+24% Synergy $0.79
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+24% Synergy $0.50
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+24% Synergy $1.18
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+23% Synergy $1.40
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+23% Synergy $0.99
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+23% Synergy $2.38
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+22% Synergy $2.22
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+22% Synergy $5.70
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+21% Synergy $1.64

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+73% Synergy $2.87
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy $0.71
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+47% Synergy $1.73
Mariposa Military Base Mariposa Military Base
+24% Synergy $0.34
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+24% Synergy $1.77
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+24% Synergy $2.29
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+24% Synergy $0.25
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+24% Synergy $0.30
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
+24% Synergy $0.23
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+24% Synergy $0.37
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+24% Synergy $2.17
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+24% Synergy $3.03
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+24% Synergy $0.22
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+24% Synergy $0.19
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+24% Synergy $0.69
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+24% Synergy $0.27
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+23% Synergy $0.34
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+20% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $0.95

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 $0.70
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+49% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $0.97
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+24% Synergy $0.21
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+24% Synergy $0.31
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+24% Synergy $0.32
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+24% Synergy $0.19
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+24% Synergy $0.76
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy $0.96
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy $5.06
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+16% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-62% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+60% Synergy $0.47
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+58% Synergy $0.23
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+43% Synergy $0.31
River of Tears River of Tears
+40% Synergy $0.32
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+37% Synergy $0.36
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.32
Sunken Citadel Sunken Citadel
+24% Synergy $0.46
Secret Passage Secret Passage
+24% Synergy $0.38
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+24% Synergy $0.26
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+23% Synergy $3.79
Murky Sewer Murky Sewer
+23% Synergy $0.26
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+22% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.27
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+20% Synergy $4.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+17% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+14% Synergy $0.28
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+11% Synergy $2.27
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $7.43
Underground River Underground River
+9% Synergy $1.49
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+5% Synergy $1.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.41
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+0% Synergy $5.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.34
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-23% Synergy $9.28

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
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Haunted One Haunted One
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
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
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