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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.21

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cloakwood Hermit
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Darksteel Myr Darksteel Myr
+33% Synergy $0.47
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+33% Synergy $0.31
Guard Gomazoa Guard Gomazoa
+33% Synergy $0.40
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+33% Synergy $0.17
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.91
Phantasmal Dragon Phantasmal Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.18
Star Whale Star Whale
+33% Synergy $0.89
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+33% Synergy $0.17
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+33% Synergy $1.25
Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp
+33% Synergy $0.03
Ambush Commander Ambush Commander
+33% Synergy $1.48
Barrin, Master Wizard Barrin, Master Wizard
+33% Synergy $5.48
Drowned Rusalka Drowned Rusalka
+33% Synergy $0.31
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+33% Synergy $6.17
Haruspex Haruspex
+33% Synergy $0.32
Heart Warden Heart Warden
+33% Synergy $0.23
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+33% Synergy $0.18
Kadena's Silencer Kadena's Silencer
+33% Synergy $0.20
Lumberknot Lumberknot
+33% Synergy $0.05
Marang River Prowler Marang River Prowler
+33% Synergy $0.15
Masked Admirers Masked Admirers
+33% Synergy $0.14
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
+33% Synergy $0.70
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+32% Synergy $0.25
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+32% Synergy $0.17
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+32% Synergy $0.31
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+32% Synergy $0.24
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+32% Synergy $2.68
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+32% Synergy $0.23
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+32% Synergy $0.92
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+32% Synergy $5.28
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+32% Synergy $0.92
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+31% Synergy $4.05
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+31% Synergy $0.91
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+31% Synergy $0.84
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+31% Synergy $0.87
Kheru Spellsnatcher Kheru Spellsnatcher
+31% Synergy $0.11
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+31% Synergy $0.67
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+30% Synergy $0.19
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+30% Synergy $4.13
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $1.55
Hauntwoods Shrieker Hauntwoods Shrieker
+28% Synergy $0.89
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+28% Synergy $0.63
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+28% Synergy $0.98
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+26% Synergy $0.43
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+25% Synergy $2.52
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+18% Synergy $0.24
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+18% Synergy $2.16
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+17% Synergy $0.97
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.19

Instants

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

Lifecraft Awakening Lifecraft Awakening
+33% Synergy $0.07
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+33% Synergy $3.95
Mirror Match Mirror Match
+33% Synergy $0.30
Mental Journey Mental Journey
+33% Synergy $0.02
Pounce Pounce
+33% Synergy $0.20
Summary Dismissal Summary Dismissal
+32% Synergy $0.06
Twist Reality Twist Reality
+32% Synergy $0.04
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+32% Synergy $0.21
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+31% Synergy $0.21
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+30% Synergy $0.97
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+28% Synergy $4.90
Force of Will Force of Will
+23% Synergy $57.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+23% Synergy $11.92
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+23% Synergy $4.33
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+22% Synergy $0.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+22% Synergy $7.64
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+20% Synergy $0.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+17% Synergy $42.96
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+17% Synergy $18.72
Counterspell Counterspell
+16% Synergy $1.65
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $2.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $1.15
Beast Within Beast Within
-18% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+33% Synergy $0.06
Aggressive Instinct Aggressive Instinct
+33% Synergy $0.15
Beneath the Sands Beneath the Sands
+33% Synergy $0.08
Map the Wastes Map the Wastes
+33% Synergy $0.03
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+33% Synergy $0.14
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.12
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+31% Synergy $0.76
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+31% Synergy $0.50
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+31% Synergy $0.26
Migration Path Migration Path
+30% Synergy $0.27
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+28% Synergy $0.69
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.25
Fabricate Fabricate
+27% Synergy $7.90
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+27% Synergy $7.87
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+22% Synergy $0.19
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+22% Synergy $1.16
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+22% Synergy $9.06
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+65% Synergy $5.02
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+33% Synergy $3.97
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+33% Synergy $2.39
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+33% Synergy $0.73
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+33% Synergy $1.12
Nuisance Engine Nuisance Engine
+33% Synergy $0.19
Peregrine Mask Peregrine Mask
+33% Synergy $0.24
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+33% Synergy $0.49
Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher
+33% Synergy $5.81
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+33% Synergy $0.10
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+33% Synergy $0.19
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+33% Synergy $5.79
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+33% Synergy $0.17
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+33% Synergy $0.11
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+33% Synergy $0.72
Campfire Campfire
+33% Synergy $0.22
Feldon's Cane Feldon's Cane
+33% Synergy $0.37
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+33% Synergy $0.72
Mantle of Tides Mantle of Tides
+33% Synergy $0.04
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+33% Synergy $5.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+32% Synergy $0.24
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+31% Synergy $14.41
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+31% Synergy $5.92
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+30% Synergy $29.26
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+28% Synergy $0.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Encrust Encrust
+33% Synergy $0.06
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+33% Synergy $170.18
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+33% Synergy $0.17
Sugar Coat Sugar Coat
+33% Synergy $0.06
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+33% Synergy $4.04
Faces of the Past Faces of the Past
+33% Synergy $1.65
Fecundity Fecundity
+33% Synergy $0.69
From Beyond From Beyond
+33% Synergy $1.27
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+33% Synergy $0.22
Invigorating Boon Invigorating Boon
+33% Synergy $0.03
New Perspectives New Perspectives
+33% Synergy $0.15
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+32% Synergy $0.14
On the Trail On the Trail
+32% Synergy $0.51
Lignify Lignify
+31% Synergy $1.45
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+30% Synergy $7.34
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+28% Synergy $0.16
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $1.16
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+28% Synergy $2.10
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+28% Synergy $9.04
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+28% Synergy $1.44
Propaganda Propaganda
+27% Synergy $2.01
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+27% Synergy $11.08
They Came from the Pipes They Came from the Pipes
+27% Synergy $0.23
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+20% Synergy $0.39
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+18% Synergy $1.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Arcane Strategist Jace, Arcane Strategist
+33% Synergy $0.92
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+32% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

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

Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+62% Synergy $0.23
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+62% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+33% Synergy $7.23
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+33% Synergy $5.71
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+33% Synergy $0.37
Ice Floe Ice Floe
+33% Synergy $0.35
Underdark Rift Underdark Rift
+33% Synergy $0.34
High Market High Market
+33% Synergy $4.50
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+33% Synergy $17.55
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+33% Synergy $1.83
Fountainport Fountainport
+32% Synergy $3.16
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+32% Synergy $1.09
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+31% Synergy $0.45
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+31% Synergy $0.34
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+31% Synergy $0.16
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+31% Synergy $0.14
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+30% Synergy $7.01
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+30% Synergy $0.34
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+28% Synergy $0.90
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $0.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+33% Synergy $1.29
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+32% Synergy $0.15
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+26% Synergy $2.82
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+33% Synergy $0.08
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+32% Synergy $0.09
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+31% Synergy $0.14
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+31% Synergy $0.14
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+28% Synergy $0.15
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+28% Synergy $0.47
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+20% Synergy $4.24
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+13% Synergy $1.46
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.28
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+12% Synergy $3.74
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.11
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+9% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-6% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-6% Synergy $0.18
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-16% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-19% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-52% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cloakwood Hermit.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Acolyte of Bahamut Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Hardy Outlander Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Hardy Outlander
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Master Chef Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Raised by Giants Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Clan Crafter Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Clan Crafter
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Feywild Visitor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Feywild Visitor
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Shameless Charlatan Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Shameless Charlatan
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Sword Coast Sailor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Sword Coast Sailor
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Siani, Eye of the Storm Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Thrasios, Triton Hero Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Siani, Eye of the Storm Thrasios, Triton Hero Siani, Eye of the Storm // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Shameless Charlatan Skanos Dragonheart // Shameless Charlatan
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cloakwood Hermit Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
The Third Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Third Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Third Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Third Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Third Doctor Clara Oswald The Third Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Third Doctor Graham O'Brien The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Third Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Third Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Third Doctor K-9, Mark I The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Third Doctor Martha Jones The Third Doctor // Martha Jones
The Third Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Third Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa

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
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Faceless One Faceless One
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
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
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier