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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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Creatures

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

Molten-Tail Masticore Molten-Tail Masticore
+99% Synergy $0.40
Shell Skulkin Shell Skulkin
+99% Synergy $0.26
Amphin Pathmage Amphin Pathmage
+99% Synergy $0.09
Coralhelm Guide Coralhelm Guide
+99% Synergy $0.06
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+99% Synergy $0.16
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+99% Synergy $0.26
Floodhound Floodhound
+99% Synergy $0.21
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
+99% Synergy $11.85
Hexavus Hexavus
+99% Synergy $0.41
Deepfathom Skulker Deepfathom Skulker
+99% Synergy $0.25
Mindshrieker Mindshrieker
+99% Synergy $0.58
Jushi Apprentice Jushi Apprentice
+99% Synergy $0.41
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+99% Synergy $0.34
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+99% Synergy $0.34
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+99% Synergy $0.18
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+99% Synergy $0.91
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+99% Synergy $0.33
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+99% Synergy $0.26
Floodgate Floodgate
+99% Synergy $0.14
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+99% Synergy $0.29
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+98% Synergy $0.37
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+98% Synergy $0.40
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+98% Synergy $0.38
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+98% Synergy $12.87
Memnarch Memnarch
+97% Synergy $6.24
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+97% Synergy $0.13
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+96% Synergy $3.50
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+92% Synergy $15.76
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+89% Synergy $0.72
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+88% Synergy $2.18
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+85% Synergy $0.68
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+84% Synergy $10.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+78% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Unity of Purpose Unity of Purpose
+99% Synergy $0.10
Zimone's Hypothesis Zimone's Hypothesis
+99% Synergy $0.27
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+99% Synergy $0.20
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+99% Synergy $0.30
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+99% Synergy $12.22
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+97% Synergy $3.04
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+92% Synergy $5.40
Swan Song Swan Song
+72% Synergy $8.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+63% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+61% Synergy $2.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+99% Synergy $0.31
Savor the Moment Savor the Moment
+99% Synergy $8.92
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+89% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+99% Synergy $0.26
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+99% Synergy $0.16
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+99% Synergy $0.42
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+99% Synergy $2.90
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+99% Synergy $0.56
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+97% Synergy $1.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+96% Synergy $30.07
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+96% Synergy $14.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+82% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

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

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+92% Synergy $7.99
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+91% Synergy $1.70

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+99% Synergy $1.36

Utility Lands

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

Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+99% Synergy $0.36
Diamond City Diamond City
+99% Synergy $3.51
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+98% Synergy $3.03
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+89% Synergy $0.74
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+87% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+84% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+74% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+50% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+43% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+99% Synergy $0.90
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+98% Synergy $3.03

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+85% Synergy $0.68
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: Clues.

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