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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter

Partner Combination

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Popularity

Niche Pick: Less common, brings surprise factor
Current Rank #2355
Last Week #2109
Last Month #2319

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 73% Combo 6% Cantrips 3% Clues 3% +1/+1 Counters 2% Storm 2%

Links & Decks

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying: Some frustrating moments but still fun

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter.

Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate | Game Knights 54 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay

Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate | Game Knights 54 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay

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Other Available Backgrounds

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 28 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
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
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
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin