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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Price tag $0.81

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 69% Combo 7% Cantrips 3% Clues 3% +1/+1 Counters 3%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter Cantrips game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $16.95

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Cantrips plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter decks, from early pressure to payoff.

James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+65% Synergy $0.29
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+64% Synergy $0.38
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+63% Synergy $0.25
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+54% Synergy $0.53
Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+33% Synergy $0.10
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+33% Synergy $0.16
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+33% Synergy $0.73
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+33% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Investigator Arcane Investigator
+33% Synergy $0.18
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+33% Synergy $0.22
Parcel Myr Parcel Myr
+33% Synergy $0.14
Daring Sleuth Bearer of Overwhelming Truths Daring Sleuth
+33% Synergy $0.06
Tenacious Tomeseeker Tenacious Tomeseeker
+33% Synergy $0.15
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+33% Synergy $0.17
Suspicious Bookcase Suspicious Bookcase
+33% Synergy $0.15
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+33% Synergy $0.27
Spectral Adversary Spectral Adversary
+32% Synergy $0.43
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+32% Synergy $1.99
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+32% Synergy $0.34
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+32% Synergy $1.88
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+32% Synergy $0.34
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+32% Synergy $0.28
Broodstar Broodstar
+32% Synergy $1.00
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+32% Synergy $0.37
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+32% Synergy $0.31
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+32% Synergy $0.27
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+32% Synergy $14.73
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+32% Synergy $0.18
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+31% Synergy $0.23
Metalworker Metalworker
+31% Synergy $191.09
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+31% Synergy $0.40
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+31% Synergy $0.40
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+31% Synergy $2.14
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+31% Synergy $0.34
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+30% Synergy $0.36
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+29% Synergy $0.26
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+29% Synergy $0.32
Mirran Spy Mirran Spy
+29% Synergy $0.22
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+29% Synergy $2.84
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+29% Synergy $0.26
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+29% Synergy $2.13
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+29% Synergy $0.26
Wonder Wonder
+28% Synergy $1.70
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+24% Synergy $0.36
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+22% Synergy $0.99
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+22% Synergy $0.37
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+22% Synergy $0.56
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+19% Synergy $0.41
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+16% Synergy $0.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter's Cantrips deck ahead.

Reality Shift Reality Shift
+40% Synergy $0.40
Catalog Catalog
+33% Synergy $0.07
Flatline Flatline
+32% Synergy $0.40
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+32% Synergy $0.30
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+32% Synergy $0.16
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+31% Synergy $0.27
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+31% Synergy $0.20
Curate Curate
+30% Synergy $0.31
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+30% Synergy $0.41
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+30% Synergy $0.33
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+30% Synergy $0.87
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+29% Synergy $0.33
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+27% Synergy $0.41
Shore Up Shore Up
+27% Synergy $0.22
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+25% Synergy $4.28
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+24% Synergy $0.28
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.22
Dispel Dispel
+24% Synergy $0.32
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+22% Synergy $2.94
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+18% Synergy $2.38
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.38
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+16% Synergy $1.61
Counterspell Counterspell
+0% Synergy $3.77
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.92
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Cantrips game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter.

Mercurial Transformation Mercurial Transformation
+33% Synergy $0.22
Index Index
+32% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Endeavor Arcane Endeavor
+32% Synergy $0.46
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+32% Synergy $0.23
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+31% Synergy $0.28
Careful Study Careful Study
+31% Synergy $3.82
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+30% Synergy $0.31
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+29% Synergy $6.63
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+28% Synergy $0.13
Wash Out Wash Out
+28% Synergy $0.43
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+21% Synergy $3.82
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.84

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter Cantrips decks.

Investigator's Journal Investigator's Journal
+66% Synergy $0.28
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+65% Synergy $0.40
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+65% Synergy $2.90
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+65% Synergy $0.39
Stitcher's Graft Stitcher's Graft
+33% Synergy $0.15
Thran Tome Thran Tome
+33% Synergy $0.70
Mishra's Helix Mishra's Helix
+33% Synergy $2.52
Illuminated Folio Illuminated Folio
+33% Synergy $0.21
Book of Rass Book of Rass
+33% Synergy $0.90
Mangara's Tome Mangara's Tome
+33% Synergy $3.32
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+33% Synergy $0.11
Heirloom Epic Heirloom Epic
+33% Synergy $0.22
Mysterious Tome Chilling Chronicle Mysterious Tome
+33% Synergy $0.16
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+33% Synergy $10.01
Jalum Tome Jalum Tome
+33% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Encyclopedia Arcane Encyclopedia
+33% Synergy $0.19
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+33% Synergy $11.67
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+33% Synergy $0.34
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+33% Synergy $0.18
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+33% Synergy $0.26
Animation Module Animation Module
+33% Synergy $1.46
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+32% Synergy $0.37
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+32% Synergy $1.02
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+32% Synergy $1.36
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+32% Synergy $0.43
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+32% Synergy $2.54
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+32% Synergy $0.33
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+32% Synergy $1.09
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+32% Synergy $0.56
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+32% Synergy $2.60
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+32% Synergy $0.38
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+32% Synergy $9.71
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+32% Synergy $2.85
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+31% Synergy $0.41
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+31% Synergy $10.78
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+30% Synergy $1.14
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+29% Synergy $1.64
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+27% Synergy $0.28
Spellbook Spellbook
+26% Synergy $4.50
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+25% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $2.46
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-26% Synergy $5.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Cantrips strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter decks.

Dwindle Dwindle
+33% Synergy $0.04
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+33% Synergy $0.18
Gadwick's First Duel Gadwick's First Duel
+33% Synergy $0.14
Charmed Sleep Charmed Sleep
+33% Synergy $0.10
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+33% Synergy $0.20
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+32% Synergy $0.32
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+32% Synergy $0.21
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+32% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+32% Synergy $0.25
Opposition Opposition
+32% Synergy $0.93
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+32% Synergy $0.29
Vanishing Vanishing
+31% Synergy $0.54
Combat Research Combat Research
+31% Synergy $0.42
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+27% Synergy $0.36
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+26% Synergy $7.99
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+26% Synergy $4.40
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+25% Synergy $0.41
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+15% Synergy $4.99
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+15% Synergy $2.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter's Cantrips game plan.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+31% Synergy $0.41

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter Cantrips decks.

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+23% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter's Cantrips strategy.

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+56% Synergy $3.75
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+50% Synergy $0.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+44% Synergy $0.26
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+33% Synergy $0.91
Terrarion Terrarion
+33% Synergy $0.30
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+33% Synergy $0.21
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+33% Synergy $0.15
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+33% Synergy $0.20
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+33% Synergy $3.24
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+32% Synergy $0.13
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+32% Synergy $5.95
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+32% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+32% Synergy $0.31
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+30% Synergy $5.06
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+30% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter's Cantrips decks.

Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+32% Synergy $0.27
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+27% Synergy $0.41
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter: Cantrips.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
The Fifteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Alena, Kessig Trapper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Twelfth Doctor Dan Lewis The Twelfth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Vial Smasher the Fierce Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals

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