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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Criminal Past
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Dimir

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 // Criminal Past's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Daggermaw Megalodon Daggermaw Megalodon
+50% Synergy $0.05
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+48% Synergy $0.46
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+48% Synergy $6.03
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+45% Synergy $3.02
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+43% Synergy $1.03
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+33% Synergy $3.95
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+33% Synergy $0.42
Cunning Survivor Cunning Survivor
+33% Synergy $0.06
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+33% Synergy $0.23
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
+33% Synergy $0.07
Gloomfang Mauler Gloomfang Mauler
+33% Synergy $0.06
Marauding Brinefang Marauding Brinefang
+33% Synergy $0.04
Myrkul's Invoker Myrkul's Invoker
+33% Synergy $0.03
Prismite Prismite
+33% Synergy $0.05
Ruthless Sniper Ruthless Sniper
+33% Synergy $0.12
Scion of Darkness Scion of Darkness
+33% Synergy $0.20
Shadowstorm Vizier Shadowstorm Vizier
+33% Synergy $0.05
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.26
Undead Gladiator Undead Gladiator
+33% Synergy $0.08
Vile Manifestation Vile Manifestation
+33% Synergy $0.09
Subtlety Subtlety
+32% Synergy $5.54
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+32% Synergy $0.14
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+32% Synergy $0.80
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+32% Synergy $0.12
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+31% Synergy $2.71
Street Wraith Street Wraith
+31% Synergy $0.15
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+28% Synergy $6.46
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+28% Synergy $0.24
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+27% Synergy $0.10
Spellskite Spellskite
+26% Synergy $8.99
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+26% Synergy $7.52
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+25% Synergy $30.57
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+24% Synergy $17.54
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+24% Synergy $19.90
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $11.80
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+21% Synergy $0.40
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+20% Synergy $5.78

Instants

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

Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+61% Synergy $8.08
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+47% Synergy $3.64
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+39% Synergy $0.75
Spell Snare Spell Snare
+33% Synergy $3.07
Easy Prey Easy Prey
+33% Synergy $0.07
Neutralize Neutralize
+33% Synergy $0.09
Reaping the Graves Reaping the Graves
+33% Synergy $0.63
Rebuild Rebuild
+33% Synergy $0.18
Rescind Rescind
+33% Synergy $0.18
Startling Development Startling Development
+33% Synergy $0.05
Swat Swat
+33% Synergy $0.09
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+32% Synergy $20.19
Trickbind Trickbind
+32% Synergy $8.63
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+32% Synergy $0.29
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+31% Synergy $0.42
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+31% Synergy $0.46
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+30% Synergy $10.56
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+28% Synergy $14.40
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+28% Synergy $0.68
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+28% Synergy $10.54
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+28% Synergy $15.61
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+28% Synergy $23.69
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $1.85
Dispel Dispel
+27% Synergy $0.31
Misdirection Misdirection
+27% Synergy $8.08
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+27% Synergy $0.21
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+26% Synergy $9.65
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+26% Synergy $10.82
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+24% Synergy $4.51
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+23% Synergy $45.90
Force of Will Force of Will
+22% Synergy $64.58
Pongify Pongify
+18% Synergy $1.81
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+17% Synergy $13.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+16% Synergy $8.48
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+16% Synergy $46.95
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+15% Synergy $54.04
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+14% Synergy $1.27
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $43.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+33% Synergy $0.11
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+33% Synergy $0.34
Dimir Machinations Dimir Machinations
+33% Synergy $0.99
Razaketh's Rite Razaketh's Rite
+33% Synergy $0.25
Sacred Excavation Sacred Excavation
+33% Synergy $0.03
Wander in Death Wander in Death
+33% Synergy $0.05
Timetwister Timetwister
+32% Synergy
Exhume Exhume
+32% Synergy $3.35
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+30% Synergy $14.87
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+30% Synergy $2.91
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+30% Synergy $3.00
Unearth Unearth
+30% Synergy $0.47
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+28% Synergy $7.05
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+28% Synergy $7.60
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+27% Synergy $11.31
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+27% Synergy $125.49
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+24% Synergy $0.24
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $0.49
Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $3.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $48.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $5.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+33% Synergy $0.30
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+33% Synergy $0.49
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+33% Synergy $6.34
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+32% Synergy $0.19
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+32% Synergy $5.01
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+30% Synergy $2.62
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+30% Synergy $0.80
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+30% Synergy $16.26
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+28% Synergy $3.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+26% Synergy $78.29

Enchantments

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

Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+50% Synergy $0.09
Compulsion Compulsion
+33% Synergy $0.22
Escape Protocol Escape Protocol
+33% Synergy $0.13
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+33% Synergy $0.19
Lay Claim Lay Claim
+33% Synergy $0.11
Veiled Serpent Veiled Serpent
+33% Synergy $0.01
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+32% Synergy $1.00
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+31% Synergy $6.43
Dress Down Dress Down
+30% Synergy $0.57
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+22% Synergy $1.03
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+17% Synergy $10.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $51.13

Utility Lands

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

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+61% Synergy $0.18
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+33% Synergy $1.78
Cradle of the Accursed Cradle of the Accursed
+33% Synergy $0.10
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+33% Synergy $0.07
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+33% Synergy $0.13
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+33% Synergy $0.05
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+33% Synergy $0.07
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+33% Synergy $0.14
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+33% Synergy $0.11
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+33% Synergy $0.14
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+33% Synergy $0.12
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+32% Synergy $1.02
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+31% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+31% Synergy $0.11
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+28% Synergy $46.25
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+24% Synergy $94.95
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $18.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+33% Synergy $0.14
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+33% Synergy $1.03
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+33% Synergy $0.09
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+32% Synergy $383.77
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+32% Synergy $3.69
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+28% Synergy $716.12
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+28% Synergy $181.24
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+28% Synergy $78.39
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $64.47
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+26% Synergy $109.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+25% Synergy $26.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-27% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+33% Synergy $21.74
Secret Passage Secret Passage
+33% Synergy $0.20
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+32% Synergy $6.54
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+31% Synergy $7.10
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+31% Synergy $0.18
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+31% Synergy $0.52
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+28% Synergy $38.48
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+28% Synergy $0.07
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+27% Synergy $24.01
City of Brass City of Brass
+26% Synergy $19.64
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+25% Synergy $12.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+25% Synergy $21.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+24% Synergy $13.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+24% Synergy $26.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+24% Synergy $23.54
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+20% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.21
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $17.98
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $0.83
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-8% Synergy $0.20
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-11% Synergy $7.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-22% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Shadow Thieves Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tormod, the Desecrator Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tormod, the Desecrator
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Shadow Thieves Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Criminal Past Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Criminal Past
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cultist of the Absolute Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cultist of the Absolute
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sengir, the Dark Baron Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tormod, the Desecrator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Siani, Eye of the Storm Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sarevok, Deathbringer Candlekeep Sage Sarevok, Deathbringer // Candlekeep Sage
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Sarevok, Deathbringer Dungeon Delver Sarevok, Deathbringer // Dungeon Delver
Sarevok, Deathbringer Feywild Visitor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Feywild Visitor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sword Coast Sailor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

Other Available Backgrounds

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Folk Hero Folk Hero
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
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier