Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
$0.45
$0.45Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past's abilities and overall game plan.
Mental Misstep+61% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$7.80
Cephalid Coliseum+61% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.31
Daggermaw Megalodon+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.20
Quest for the Necropolis+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.24
Volatile Stormdrake+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.15
Pollywog Prodigy+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$5.71
Into the Flood Maw+47% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.04
Mockingbird+45% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$3.72
Boggart Trawler+43% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.92
Waterlogged Teachings+39% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.46
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ad Nauseam+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$10.61
Grim Monolith+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$477.70
Mox Diamond+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1121.07
Mana Vault+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$113.03
Imperial Seal+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$156.04
The One Ring+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$111.84
Chrome Mox+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$166.63
Orcish Bowmasters+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$36.87
Thassa's Oracle+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$23.73
Opposition Agent+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$18.97
Ancient Tomb+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$125.33
Force of Will+22% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$58.52
Mystical Tutor+17% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$17.14
Vampiric Tutor+15% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$51.77
Demonic Tutor+12% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$65.21
Cyclonic Rift+7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$39.05
Rhystic Study+7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$67.78
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Daggermaw Megalodon+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.20
Volatile Stormdrake+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.15
Pollywog Prodigy+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$5.71
Mockingbird+45% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$3.72
Boggart Trawler+43% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.92
Chakram Retriever+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$5.43
Containment Construct+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
Cunning Survivor+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.19
Drift of Phantasms+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.34
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.30
Gloomfang Mauler+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.29
Marauding Brinefang+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.22
Myrkul's Invoker+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.18
Prismite+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.11
Ruthless Sniper+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.26
Scion of Darkness+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.32
Shadowstorm Vizier+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.07
Skirge Familiar+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.30
Undead Gladiator+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.21
Vile Manifestation+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.24
Subtlety+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$9.63
Dreamscape Artist+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.15
Troll of Khazad-dûm+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$6.80
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.25
Tishana's Tidebinder+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.40
Street Wraith+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.22
Ledger Shredder+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$8.68
Cloud of Faeries+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.47
Spectral Sailor+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.28
Spellskite+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$7.94
Talion, the Kindly Lord+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$6.95
Orcish Bowmasters+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$36.87
Thassa's Oracle+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$23.73
Opposition Agent+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$18.97
Faerie Mastermind+23% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$12.00
Syr Konrad, the Grim+21% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.69
Dauthi Voidwalker+20% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$6.06
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past safe.
Mental Misstep+61% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$7.80
Into the Flood Maw+47% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.04
Waterlogged Teachings+39% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.46
Spell Snare+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.33
Easy Prey+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.12
Neutralize+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.26
Reaping the Graves+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.14
Rebuild+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.33
Rescind+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.14
Startling Development+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.20
Swat+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.08
Ad Nauseam+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$10.61
Trickbind+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$16.86
Stern Scolding+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.29
Jwari Disruption+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.37
Silundi Vision+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.42
Chain of Vapor+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$15.92
Mindbreak Trap+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$15.18
Sheoldred's Edict+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.33
Dramatic Reversal+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.44
Pact of Negation+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$15.45
Tainted Pact+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$41.96
Muddle the Mixture+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.07
Dispel+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.40
Misdirection+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$12.48
Spell Pierce+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.26
Flusterstorm+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$7.57
Demonic Consultation+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$6.37
Lim-Dûl's Vault+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$5.04
Force of Negation+23% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$45.74
Force of Will+22% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$58.52
Pongify+18% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.63
Mystical Tutor+17% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$17.14
Swan Song+16% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$12.21
Mana Drain+16% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$54.90
Vampiric Tutor+15% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$51.77
Drown in the Loch+14% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.53
Cyclonic Rift+7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$39.05
An Offer You Can't Refuse+5% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.24
Dark Ritual-1% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$7.98
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past's game plan and control the board.
Boon of the Wish-Giver+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.19
Call to the Netherworld+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.41
Dimir Machinations+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.23
Razaketh's Rite+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.37
Sacred Excavation+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.19
Wander in Death+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.16
Timetwister+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
Exhume+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$6.08
Beseech the Mirror+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$19.94
Lórien Revealed+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$6.48
Stitch Together+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.45
Unearth+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.43
Scheming Symmetry+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$8.67
Mnemonic Betrayal+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$6.87
Diabolic Intent+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$16.86
Imperial Seal+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$156.04
Treasure Cruise+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.23
Victimize+20% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.35
Windfall+19% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$5.34
Demonic Tutor+12% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$65.21
Toxic Deluge+8% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$5.14
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Blood Fountain+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.42
Diviner's Wand+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.34
Umbral Mantle+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$11.69
Weathered Runestone+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.35
Imposter Mech+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$7.03
Grafdigger's Cage+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.17
Cursed Totem+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.95
Isochron Scepter+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$13.64
Wishclaw Talisman+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.07
The One Ring+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$111.84
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Quest for the Necropolis+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.24
Compulsion+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.21
Escape Protocol+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.22
Faith of the Devoted+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
Lay Claim+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.24
Veiled Serpent+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.09
Ominous Seas+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.36
Counterbalance+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$5.20
Dress Down+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.42
Reconnaissance Mission+22% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.34
Mystic Remora+17% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$13.57
Rhystic Study+7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$67.78
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cephalid Coliseum+61% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.31
Blasted Landscape+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.60
Cradle of the Accursed+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.19
Desert of the Glorified+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.16
Desert of the Mindful+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.30
Hidden Cataract+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.20
Hidden Necropolis+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.18
Ominous Cemetery+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.29
Polluted Mire+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.26
Remote Isle+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.22
Volatile Fault+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.32
Cabal Pit+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.39
Barren Moor+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.34
Lonely Sandbar+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.21
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$57.56
Ancient Tomb+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$125.33
Otawara, Soaring City+14% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$27.82
Rogue's Passage+6% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Energy Refractor+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.14
Gemstone Array+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.79
Wizard's Rockets+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.18
Grim Monolith+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$477.70
Patriar's Seal+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.04
Mox Diamond+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1121.07
Mox Opal+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$222.00
Mana Vault+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$113.03
Mox Amber+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$81.20
Chrome Mox+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$166.63
Lotus Petal+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$42.91
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$11.99
Arcane Signet-18% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.37
Sol Ring-22% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$1.25
Talisman of Dominance-27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.91
Lands
The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Tarnished Citadel+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$20.15
Secret Passage+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.37
Plaza of Heroes+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.10
Forbidden Orchard+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$10.29
Spire of Industry+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.25
Demolition Field+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.38
Gemstone Caverns+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$61.38
Ash Barrens+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.29
Mana Confluence+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$33.96
City of Brass+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$12.51
Bloodstained Mire+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$20.13
Marsh Flats+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$31.46
Flooded Strand+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$16.28
Misty Rainforest+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$35.33
Scalding Tarn+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$33.29
Underground Sea+20% Synergy
in 33% of decks
Polluted Delta+3% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$20.95
Exotic Orchard-1% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.25
Morphic Pool-4% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$9.95
Underground River-5% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.06
Dimir Aqueduct-8% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.38
Watery Grave-11% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$10.10
Command Tower-22% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.23
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past Deck Stats
Based on 3 Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 2 |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
98
cards
- Creature 12
- Instant 14
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 9
- Enchantment 4
- Land 52
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 12 |
| Instant | 14 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 9 |
| Enchantment | 4 |
| Land | 52 |
Lands: 35 basic, 17 nonbasic
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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
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Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Candlekeep Sage
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
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Sarevok, Deathbringer // Feywild Visitor
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
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Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietroOther Available Backgrounds
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:
Raised by Giants
Passionate Archaeologist
Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage
Haunted One
Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Scion of Halaster
Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler
Faceless One
Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist
Folk Hero
Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader
Master Chef
Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier