Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
$0.51

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2029 Current Rank

#1591 Last Week

#2376 Last Month

Links & Decks

Videos

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

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

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter decks.

Rikku, Resourceful Guardian

+4% Synergy $0.48

Capital City

+4% Synergy $0.12

Memories Returning

+3% Synergy $0.24

Gogo, Master of Mimicry

+2% Synergy $3.30

Relm's Sketching

+1% Synergy $0.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter's abilities and overall game plan.

Ichor Wellspring

+68% Synergy $0.75

Emry, Lurker of the Loch

+59% Synergy $0.52

Staff of Domination

+57% Synergy $4.63

Scrap Trawler

+56% Synergy $5.35

Sai, Master Thopterist

+54% Synergy $0.61

Myr Retriever

+54% Synergy $2.09

Etherium Sculptor

+52% Synergy $0.89

The Reality Chip

+51% Synergy $2.48

Foundry Inspector

+51% Synergy $0.32

Mirran Spy

+47% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter decks.

Animation Module

+47% Synergy $1.26

Prized Statue

+44% Synergy $0.21

Prismite

+44% Synergy $0.06

Mystic Forge

+43% Synergy $2.85

Umbral Mantle

+42% Synergy $5.19

Swiftfoot Boots

+23% Synergy $1.32

Fabricate

+21% Synergy $8.55

Solemn Simulacrum

+20% Synergy $0.25

Negate

+8% Synergy $0.26

Counterspell

-14% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Urza, Lord High Artificer

+24% Synergy $11.58

Mana Vault

+11% Synergy $77.64

Grim Monolith

+8% Synergy $373.21

Ancient Tomb

+3% Synergy $95.44

Thassa's Oracle

+2% Synergy $19.02

Fierce Guardianship

0% Synergy $42.02

Mox Diamond

0% Synergy $669.19

Chrome Mox

-1% Synergy $103.74

The One Ring

-3% Synergy $82.60

Force of Will

-4% Synergy $61.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Junk Diver

+40% Synergy $0.15

Trophy Mage

+33% Synergy $0.49

Vizier of Tumbling Sands

+33% Synergy $0.16

Forensic Gadgeteer

+32% Synergy $2.19

Walking Ballista

+31% Synergy $13.38

Stonework Packbeast

+28% Synergy $0.05

Trinket Mage

+28% Synergy $0.75

Workshop Assistant

+28% Synergy $0.10

Jhoira's Familiar

+25% Synergy $1.37

Tribute Mage

+23% Synergy $0.96

Riddlesmith

+21% Synergy $0.16

Thought Monitor

+19% Synergy $0.41

Cogwork Assembler

+19% Synergy $0.08

Hangarback Walker

+18% Synergy $0.33

Aphetto Alchemist

+18% Synergy $3.10

Magus of the Future

+18% Synergy $0.15

Threefold Thunderhulk

+16% Synergy $0.21

Kelpie Guide

+15% Synergy $0.24

Vedalken Archmage

+14% Synergy $10.61

Memnarch

+14% Synergy $5.11

Ioreth of the Healing House

+14% Synergy $0.18

Corridor Monitor

+14% Synergy $0.13

Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender

+13% Synergy $0.65

Crossroads Candleguide

+12% Synergy $0.10

Tolarian Kraken

+11% Synergy $0.12

Unctus, Grand Metatect

+10% Synergy $0.28

James, Wandering Dad

+10% Synergy $0.14

Shimmer Myr

+9% Synergy $0.22

Marketback Walker

+9% Synergy $0.58

Chrome Host Seedshark

+8% Synergy $0.15

Metalworker

+8% Synergy $120.32

Piper Wright, Publick Reporter

+8% Synergy $0.20

Mishra's Self-Replicator

+8% Synergy $0.19

Kappa Cannoneer

+7% Synergy $0.39

Drift of Phantasms

+7% Synergy $0.25

Myr Sire

+7% Synergy $0.18

Osgood, Operation Double

+7% Synergy $0.15

Prophet of Distortion

+7% Synergy $0.28

Burnished Hart

+6% Synergy $0.09

Grand Architect

+6% Synergy $1.03

Chakram Retriever

+6% Synergy $4.07

Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam

+5% Synergy $0.32

Silver Myr

+4% Synergy $0.39

Ornithopter of Paradise

+4% Synergy $2.67

Padeem, Consul of Innovation

+3% Synergy $0.91

Ledger Shredder

+3% Synergy $6.31

Spellskite

+1% Synergy $10.76

Laboratory Maniac

-2% Synergy $0.85

Hydroelectric Specimen

-2% Synergy $1.16

Phyrexian Metamorph

-6% Synergy $2.47

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter safe.

Whir of Invention

+24% Synergy $3.68

Shore Up

+18% Synergy $0.11

Resculpt

+9% Synergy $0.28

Capsize

+8% Synergy $1.22

Saw It Coming

+7% Synergy $0.29

Depart the Realm

+7% Synergy $0.08

Secrets of the Key

+7% Synergy $0.03

Slip Out the Back

+6% Synergy $2.43

Reality Heist

+6% Synergy $0.15

Stern Lesson

+6% Synergy $0.05

Muddle the Mixture

+5% Synergy $1.83

Metallic Rebuke

+5% Synergy $0.17

Desynchronization

+4% Synergy $3.93

Thirst for Knowledge

+4% Synergy $0.12

Access Denied

+4% Synergy $2.68

Spell Swindle

+4% Synergy $1.21

Disruption Protocol

+4% Synergy $0.08

Stoic Rebuttal

+4% Synergy $0.24

Deduce

+4% Synergy $0.08

Dramatic Reversal

+3% Synergy $13.39

Dispel

+3% Synergy $0.37

Stroke of Genius

+3% Synergy $0.30

Chain of Vapor

+2% Synergy $10.55

An Offer You Can't Refuse

+1% Synergy $1.45

Swan Song

+1% Synergy $8.03

March of Swirling Mist

0% Synergy $1.15

Delay

0% Synergy $1.30

Flusterstorm

-2% Synergy $9.24

Spell Pierce

-2% Synergy $0.19

Mental Misstep

-2% Synergy $7.66

Pact of Negation

-3% Synergy $14.92

Mystic Confluence

-3% Synergy $0.44

Reality Shift

-4% Synergy $0.25

Blue Sun's Zenith

-5% Synergy $1.39

Force of Negation

-7% Synergy $51.18

Sink into Stupor

-9% Synergy $7.87

Cyclonic Rift

-10% Synergy $46.53

Rapid Hybridization

-10% Synergy $1.38

Arcane Denial

-14% Synergy $1.82

Pongify

-15% Synergy $2.22

Mana Drain

-15% Synergy $44.85

Aetherize

-15% Synergy $0.45

Mystical Tutor

-16% Synergy $15.45

Frantic Search

-22% Synergy $0.44

Brainstorm

-27% Synergy $1.34

High Tide

-28% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtcast

+25% Synergy $1.48

Reshape

+16% Synergy $2.69

All Is Dust

+8% Synergy $3.73

Ravenform

+6% Synergy $0.15

Wash Out

+6% Synergy $0.30

Anchor to Reality

+4% Synergy $0.11

Rise and Shine

+3% Synergy $0.26

Spectral Deluge

+2% Synergy $2.81

Curse of the Swine

-1% Synergy $0.21

Step Through

-1% Synergy $0.16

Gitaxian Probe

-7% Synergy $3.89

Solve the Equation

-9% Synergy $1.94

Windfall

-16% Synergy $4.82

Preordain

-19% Synergy $0.61

Ponder

-21% Synergy $1.33

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Thousand-Year Elixir

+38% Synergy $11.96

Nimblewright Schematic

+38% Synergy $0.14

Servo Schematic

+35% Synergy $0.26

Mycosynth Wellspring

+28% Synergy $0.27

Esoteric Duplicator

+26% Synergy $1.45

Doubling Cube

+24% Synergy $16.40

Cloud Key

+23% Synergy $1.54

Slagwurm Armor

+23% Synergy $1.28

Semblance Anvil

+22% Synergy $1.54

Aether Spellbomb

+21% Synergy $0.18

Moonsilver Key

+21% Synergy $0.54

Magewright's Stone

+20% Synergy $6.20

Diviner's Wand

+19% Synergy $0.41

Tarrian's Soulcleaver

+19% Synergy $1.31

Krark-Clan Ironworks

+18% Synergy $22.94

Soul-Guide Lantern

+17% Synergy $0.15

Sword of the Paruns

+17% Synergy $0.83

Manifold Key

+16% Synergy $1.18

Mirrorworks

+15% Synergy $1.60

Sculpting Steel

+14% Synergy $1.17

Kite Shield

+14% Synergy $0.19

Commander's Plate

+13% Synergy $36.21

Retrofitter Foundry

+12% Synergy $2.68

Sensei's Divining Top

+11% Synergy $32.79

Sting, the Glinting Dagger

+11% Synergy $1.73

Wayfarer's Bauble

+9% Synergy $0.26

Thopter Fabricator

+9% Synergy $0.31

Planar Bridge

+9% Synergy $2.00

Adaptive Omnitool

+9% Synergy $1.74

Transmutation Font

+8% Synergy $1.30

Mask of Avacyn

+8% Synergy $1.07

Spine of Ish Sah

+7% Synergy $0.23

Ring of Evos Isle

+7% Synergy $0.54

Accorder's Shield

+7% Synergy $0.18

Mirror Shield

+7% Synergy $0.43

Rings of Brighthearth

+6% Synergy $3.79

Worldwalker Helm

+6% Synergy $3.80

Cathar's Shield

+6% Synergy $0.12

Mishra's Bauble

+5% Synergy $1.93

Aetherflux Reservoir

+5% Synergy $19.92

Imposter Mech

+5% Synergy $5.67

Mirage Mirror

+5% Synergy $0.63

Tamiyo's Journal

+5% Synergy $1.39

Inspiring Statuary

+5% Synergy $0.19

Lightning Greaves

+4% Synergy $4.54

Lithoform Engine

+4% Synergy $6.03

Voltaic Key

+3% Synergy $3.55

Unwinding Clock

+2% Synergy $16.03

Isochron Scepter

-3% Synergy $17.19

Sapphire Medallion

-36% Synergy $3.78

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mirrodin Besieged

+28% Synergy $4.51

Future Sight

+28% Synergy $0.21

Efficient Construction

+25% Synergy $0.38

Ringing Strike Mastery

+21% Synergy $0.03

Freed from the Real

+19% Synergy $11.77

Thopter Spy Network

+17% Synergy $1.41

Pemmin's Aura

+16% Synergy $12.40

Artificer Class

+15% Synergy $13.51

Crab Umbra

+12% Synergy $0.51

Thassa's Ire

+8% Synergy $0.10

Singing Bell Strike

+7% Synergy $0.04

Copy Artifact

+6% Synergy

Fortune Teller's Talent

+6% Synergy $0.57

Unstoppable Plan

+5% Synergy $2.51

Training Grounds

+5% Synergy $4.36

Curious Inquiry

+5% Synergy $0.07

The Antiquities War

+4% Synergy $0.25

One with the Multiverse

+2% Synergy $0.97

Mechanized Production

+1% Synergy $0.69

Shark Typhoon

0% Synergy $0.69

Wizard Class

-5% Synergy $1.34

Imprisoned in the Moon

-7% Synergy $0.16

Mystic Remora

-8% Synergy $8.45

Rhystic Study

-9% Synergy $49.29

Propaganda

-20% Synergy $2.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable

+8% Synergy $1.31

Karn, Living Legacy

+7% Synergy $1.08

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh

+3% Synergy $0.33

Tezzeret the Seeker

+1% Synergy $18.28

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries

-5% Synergy $6.72

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Seat of the Synod

+41% Synergy $0.70

Buried Ruin

+41% Synergy $0.35

Treasure Vault

+39% Synergy $1.48

Darksteel Citadel

+32% Synergy $1.04

Academy Ruins

+24% Synergy $10.78

Tyrite Sanctum

+21% Synergy $1.67

Inventors' Fair

+16% Synergy $10.32

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

+15% Synergy $49.50

Cascading Cataracts

+15% Synergy $1.38

Urza's Saga

+13% Synergy $41.89

Archway of Innovation

+12% Synergy $0.97

Rogue's Passage

+10% Synergy $0.32

Bonders' Enclave

+10% Synergy $0.49

War Room

+8% Synergy $2.85

Tomb of the Spirit Dragon

+7% Synergy $0.38

Fountainport

+6% Synergy $4.78

Wasteland

+4% Synergy $20.31

Strip Mine

+3% Synergy $18.89

Otawara, Soaring City

+2% Synergy $18.65

Scavenger Grounds

-1% Synergy $0.40

Tolaria West

-1% Synergy $1.15

Riptide Laboratory

-2% Synergy $0.45

Castle Vantress

-3% Synergy $0.24

Temple of the False God

-4% Synergy $0.15

Rivendell

-6% Synergy $1.04

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

-10% Synergy $35.89

Reliquary Tower

-12% Synergy $2.59

Mystic Sanctuary

-30% Synergy $1.39

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

$Energy Refractor$ Energy Refractor

+57% Synergy $0.20

Urn of Godfire

+53% Synergy $0.07

Liquimetal Torque

+43% Synergy $1.81

Basalt Monolith

+42% Synergy $3.81

Patriar's Seal

+28% Synergy $3.14

Wizard's Rockets

+24% Synergy $0.09

Mind Stone

+17% Synergy $0.21

Chromatic Star

+17% Synergy $0.16

Slagstone Refinery

+15% Synergy $0.13

Moonsnare Prototype

+13% Synergy $0.12

Gemstone Array

+12% Synergy $1.02

Terrarion

+10% Synergy $0.10

Prophetic Prism

+9% Synergy $0.06

Everflowing Chalice

+8% Synergy $0.24

Unstable Obelisk

+8% Synergy $0.09

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass

+6% Synergy $2.76

Prismatic Lens

+5% Synergy $0.26

Sonic Screwdriver

+4% Synergy $0.59

Arcane Signet

+3% Synergy $0.52

Coveted Jewel

+3% Synergy $0.25

Midnight Clock

+2% Synergy $0.38

Mox Opal

+2% Synergy $173.92

Jeweled Lotus

+2% Synergy $31.25

Mana Crypt

+1% Synergy $39.82

Sol Ring

0% Synergy $1.24

Mox Amber

0% Synergy $65.92

Hedron Archive

-1% Synergy $0.28

Fellwar Stone

-2% Synergy $1.34

Lotus Petal

-2% Synergy $26.29

Sky Diamond

-5% Synergy $0.17

Commander's Sphere

-5% Synergy $0.17

Thran Dynamo

-6% Synergy $2.70

Gilded Lotus

-6% Synergy $1.13

Decanter of Endless Water

-9% Synergy $2.88

Thought Vessel

-14% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hall of Tagsin

+18% Synergy $0.32

The Mycosynth Gardens

+14% Synergy $0.62

Voldaren Estate

+6% Synergy $0.12

Mirrex

+4% Synergy $0.54

Myriad Landscape

+3% Synergy $0.21

Talon Gates of Madara

+2% Synergy $28.40

Gemstone Caverns

+1% Synergy $40.36

Misty Rainforest

0% Synergy $27.41

Polluted Delta

0% Synergy $15.70

Flooded Strand

0% Synergy $13.93

Scalding Tarn

-2% Synergy $24.05

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