Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
$0.33
$0.33Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3264
Current Rank
#2971
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute decks.
Starting Town+11% Synergy
$14.50
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute's abilities and overall game plan.
Staff of Domination+81% Synergy
$4.63
Umbral Mantle+62% Synergy
$5.19
Prophet of Distortion+56% Synergy
$0.28
Trophy Mage+51% Synergy
$0.49
Fabricate+48% Synergy
$8.55
Wishclaw Talisman+46% Synergy
$3.05
Flusterstorm+42% Synergy
$9.24
Pact of Negation+42% Synergy
$14.92
Swan Song+42% Synergy
$8.03
Mystic Remora+40% Synergy
$8.45
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute decks.
Mental Misstep+39% Synergy
$7.66
Force of Negation+36% Synergy
$51.18
Demonic Consultation+36% Synergy
$12.54
Dark Ritual+33% Synergy
$3.59
Rhystic Study+30% Synergy
$49.29
Mystical Tutor+30% Synergy
$15.45
Dauthi Voidwalker+30% Synergy
$5.85
Cyclonic Rift+27% Synergy
$46.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse+24% Synergy
$1.45
Toxic Deluge+22% Synergy
$5.54
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mana Vault+44% Synergy
$77.64
Thassa's Oracle+43% Synergy
$19.02
Chrome Mox+42% Synergy
$103.74
Mox Diamond+39% Synergy
$669.19
Ancient Tomb+37% Synergy
$95.44
Force of Will+36% Synergy
$61.91
Vampiric Tutor+35% Synergy
$59.87
Demonic Tutor+32% Synergy
$52.72
Fierce Guardianship+32% Synergy
$42.02
Grim Monolith+32% Synergy
$373.21
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Walking Ballista+38% Synergy
$13.38
Prismite+33% Synergy
$0.06
Opposition Agent+31% Synergy
$22.72
Dimensional Infiltrator+30% Synergy
$0.18
Orcish Bowmasters+26% Synergy
$31.96
Stonework Packbeast+25% Synergy
$0.05
Gilded Drake+24% Synergy
$194.92
Faerie Mastermind+21% Synergy
$10.27
The Reality Chip+20% Synergy
$2.48
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+19% Synergy
$0.52
Laboratory Maniac+17% Synergy
$0.85
Malevolent Hermit+17% Synergy
$0.64
Hypnotic Grifter+17% Synergy
$0.03
Volatile Stormdrake+16% Synergy
$0.42
Unctus, Grand Metatect+15% Synergy
$0.28
Reassembling Skeleton+15% Synergy
$0.16
Phyrexian Metamorph+14% Synergy
$2.47
Phantasmal Image+14% Synergy
$2.82
Valley Floodcaller+13% Synergy
$3.27
Spellseeker+13% Synergy
$12.94
Drift of Phantasms+12% Synergy
$0.25
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+12% Synergy
$0.16
Trinket Mage+12% Synergy
$0.75
Notion Thief+11% Synergy
$0.78
Dream Devourer+11% Synergy
$0.40
Ledger Shredder+10% Synergy
$6.31
Kelpie Guide+10% Synergy
$0.24
Spellskite+9% Synergy
$10.76
Urza, Lord High Artificer+9% Synergy
$11.58
Tribute Mage+9% Synergy
$0.96
Talion, the Kindly Lord+8% Synergy
$6.99
Ornithopter of Paradise+8% Synergy
$2.67
Forensic Researcher+8% Synergy
$0.12
Trazyn the Infinite+7% Synergy
$0.55
Corridor Monitor+7% Synergy
$0.13
Persistent Specimen+7% Synergy
$0.10
Haunt of the Dead Marshes+7% Synergy
$0.06
Champion of Wits+7% Synergy
$0.19
Rakshasa Debaser+7% Synergy
$0.36
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator+6% Synergy
$0.11
Etherium Sculptor+6% Synergy
$0.89
Rona, Herald of Invasion+6% Synergy
$0.85
Dark Confidant+6% Synergy
$4.73
Sai, Master Thopterist+6% Synergy
$0.61
Woe Strider+5% Synergy
$0.22
Thief of Sanity+4% Synergy
$0.31
Hostage Taker+4% Synergy
$0.17
Likeness Looter+1% Synergy
$0.77
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$1.16
Baleful Strix-11% Synergy
$0.76
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute safe.
Whir of Invention+39% Synergy
$3.68
Tainted Pact+36% Synergy
$23.01
Chain of Vapor+33% Synergy
$10.55
Muddle the Mixture+28% Synergy
$1.83
Dispel+27% Synergy
$0.37
Mindbreak Trap+26% Synergy
$8.20
Mana Drain+22% Synergy
$44.85
March of Swirling Mist+22% Synergy
$1.15
Cabal Ritual+21% Synergy
$12.66
Dramatic Reversal+21% Synergy
$13.39
Borne Upon a Wind+21% Synergy
$2.43
Spell Pierce+20% Synergy
$0.19
Miscast+19% Synergy
$1.30
Resculpt+18% Synergy
$0.28
Ad Nauseam+17% Synergy
$18.87
Delay+16% Synergy
$1.30
Deadly Rollick+13% Synergy
$18.91
Sink into Stupor+11% Synergy
$7.87
Dismember+11% Synergy
$6.62
Dive Down+11% Synergy
$0.13
Lim-Dûl's Vault+10% Synergy
$4.35
Shore Up+10% Synergy
$0.11
Saw It Coming+7% Synergy
$0.29
Blue Sun's Zenith+7% Synergy
$1.39
Spell Snare+7% Synergy
$3.16
Triton Tactics+6% Synergy
$0.17
Perplex+5% Synergy
$0.68
Poison the Cup+5% Synergy
$0.08
Behold the Multiverse+5% Synergy
$0.13
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.38
Strix Serenade+3% Synergy
$1.19
Siphon Insight+3% Synergy
$0.17
Culling the Weak+3% Synergy
$11.08
Pongify+2% Synergy
$2.22
Misdirection+1% Synergy
$6.75
Baleful Mastery+1% Synergy
$2.65
Rapid Hybridization0% Synergy
$1.38
Snap-1% Synergy
$2.17
Entomb-2% Synergy
$15.82
Waterlogged Teachings-3% Synergy
$0.62
Reality Shift-5% Synergy
$0.25
Withering Torment-6% Synergy
$2.64
Fell the Profane-7% Synergy
$5.02
Frantic Search-8% Synergy
$0.44
Go for the Throat-8% Synergy
$0.76
Infernal Grasp-9% Synergy
$0.29
Brainstorm-10% Synergy
$1.34
Negate-11% Synergy
$0.26
Arcane Denial-14% Synergy
$1.82
Counterspell-26% Synergy
$1.25
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute's game plan and control the board.
Reshape+37% Synergy
$2.69
Imperial Seal+31% Synergy
$119.32
Transmute Artifact+30% Synergy
$411.52
Beseech the Mirror+23% Synergy
$14.59
Diabolic Intent+20% Synergy
$10.83
Gitaxian Probe+17% Synergy
$3.89
Mnemonic Betrayal+16% Synergy
$7.94
Praetor's Grasp+13% Synergy
$10.05
Yawgmoth's Will+12% Synergy
$170.53
Timetwister+11% Synergy
Windfall+9% Synergy
$4.82
Grim Tutor+7% Synergy
$20.09
Step Through+5% Synergy
$0.16
Exsanguinate+4% Synergy
$0.31
Diabolic Tutor+3% Synergy
$1.72
Ponder-1% Synergy
$1.33
Reanimate-3% Synergy
$5.14
Preordain-4% Synergy
$0.61
Damnation-6% Synergy
$20.12
Feed the Swarm-13% Synergy
$0.20
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The One Ring+25% Synergy
$82.60
Sword of the Paruns+22% Synergy
$0.83
Diviner's Wand+16% Synergy
$0.41
Isochron Scepter+15% Synergy
$17.19
Agatha's Soul Cauldron+15% Synergy
$32.27
Thousand-Year Elixir+14% Synergy
$11.96
Slagwurm Armor+10% Synergy
$1.28
Mystic Forge+9% Synergy
$2.85
Imposter Mech+9% Synergy
$5.67
Sorcerer's Wand+9% Synergy
$0.15
Screaming Shield+9% Synergy
$0.09
Sensei's Divining Top+8% Synergy
$32.79
Rings of Brighthearth+8% Synergy
$3.79
Grafdigger's Cage+7% Synergy
$1.73
Accorder's Shield+7% Synergy
$0.18
Conqueror's Flail+7% Synergy
$3.92
Robe of the Archmagi+7% Synergy
$0.28
Blackblade Reforged+6% Synergy
$2.24
Cathar's Shield+6% Synergy
$0.12
Mirror Shield+6% Synergy
$0.43
Altar of the Wretched+5% Synergy
$0.40
Codex Shredder+4% Synergy
$0.21
Swiftfoot Boots-1% Synergy
$1.32
Lightning Greaves-10% Synergy
$4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble-10% Synergy
$0.26
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Necropotence+24% Synergy
$16.11
Dress Down+16% Synergy
$0.64
Freed from the Real+16% Synergy
$11.77
Pemmin's Aura+15% Synergy
$12.40
Future Sight+13% Synergy
$0.21
Crab Umbra+10% Synergy
$0.51
Necrodominance+7% Synergy
$1.67
Singing Bell Strike+6% Synergy
$0.04
Thassa's Ire+6% Synergy
$0.10
Back to Basics+6% Synergy
$5.59
Soothsaying+4% Synergy
$3.03
Wizard Class+4% Synergy
$1.34
Witness Protection+4% Synergy
$0.15
Counterbalance+4% Synergy
$7.52
Dreadhorde Invasion+2% Synergy
$1.05
Bitterblossom-2% Synergy
$21.01
Black Market Connections-4% Synergy
$12.32
Propaganda-8% Synergy
$2.35
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret the Seeker+34% Synergy
$18.28
Narset, Parter of Veils+10% Synergy
$2.11
Karn, the Great Creator+5% Synergy
$4.42
Ashiok, Dream Render-1% Synergy
$1.13
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+33% Synergy
$49.50
Otawara, Soaring City+30% Synergy
$18.65
Treasure Vault+28% Synergy
$1.48
Inventors' Fair+28% Synergy
$10.32
Urza's Saga+28% Synergy
$41.89
Emergence Zone+17% Synergy
$1.81
Cephalid Coliseum+16% Synergy
$0.19
Academy Ruins+16% Synergy
$10.78
Seat of the Synod+14% Synergy
$0.70
Vault of Whispers+13% Synergy
$2.94
Buried Ruin+12% Synergy
$0.35
War Room+12% Synergy
$2.85
Geier Reach Sanitarium+8% Synergy
$0.89
Cabal Pit+7% Synergy
$1.12
Ifnir Deadlands+6% Synergy
$0.35
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+5% Synergy
$7.19
Hall of Storm Giants+5% Synergy
$0.48
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-1% Synergy
$49.13
Creeping Tar Pit-2% Synergy
$0.29
Restless Reef-2% Synergy
$1.05
Mystic Sanctuary-12% Synergy
$1.39
Rogue's Passage-17% Synergy
$0.32
Reliquary Tower-20% Synergy
$2.59
Bojuka Bog-31% Synergy
$0.89
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mox Opal+42% Synergy
$173.92
Lotus Petal+41% Synergy
$26.29
Energy Refractor+38% Synergy
$0.20
Urn of Godfire+36% Synergy
$0.07
Jeweled Lotus+25% Synergy
$31.25
Mana Crypt+22% Synergy
$39.82
Basalt Monolith+18% Synergy
$3.81
Fellwar Stone+13% Synergy
$1.34
Mox Amber+11% Synergy
$65.92
Talisman of Dominance+10% Synergy
$0.87
Patriar's Seal+9% Synergy
$3.14
Paradise Mantle+5% Synergy
$9.14
Charcoal Diamond+4% Synergy
$0.24
Midnight Clock+2% Synergy
$0.38
Everflowing Chalice+1% Synergy
$0.24
Sky Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.17
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
$1.24
Arcane Signet-4% Synergy
$0.52
Dimir Signet-8% Synergy
$0.51
Mind Stone-10% Synergy
$0.21
Commander's Sphere-11% Synergy
$0.17
Thought Vessel-16% Synergy
$1.15
Lands
The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Misty Rainforest+37% Synergy
$27.41
Gemstone Caverns+36% Synergy
$40.36
Flooded Strand+34% Synergy
$13.93
Mana Confluence+34% Synergy
$23.97
Bloodstained Mire+33% Synergy
$13.64
Scalding Tarn+33% Synergy
$24.05
Underground Sea+32% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs+31% Synergy
$20.83
City of Brass+28% Synergy
$18.89
Marsh Flats+26% Synergy
$23.61
Underground River+21% Synergy
$0.87
Polluted Delta+21% Synergy
$15.70
Morphic Pool+19% Synergy
$16.75
Watery Grave+18% Synergy
$7.60
Undercity Sewers+14% Synergy
$20.95
Spire of Industry+11% Synergy
$0.20
Forbidden Orchard+8% Synergy
$6.76
Exotic Orchard+6% Synergy
$0.27
Darkslick Shores+6% Synergy
$2.34
Cavern of Souls+4% Synergy
$34.92
Prismatic Vista+3% Synergy
$30.82
Sunken Ruins+2% Synergy
$9.11
Reflecting Pool+2% Synergy
$8.12
Ice Tunnel+2% Synergy
$0.30
Port of Karfell+1% Synergy
$0.08
Dimir Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.18
Clearwater Pathway-1% Synergy
$4.03
Gloomlake Verge-1% Synergy
$11.76
River of Tears-1% Synergy
$0.14
Fetid Pools-4% Synergy
$0.20
Dismal Backwater-7% Synergy
$0.04
Command Tower-10% Synergy
$0.30
Evolving Wilds-10% Synergy
$0.07
Shipwreck Marsh-13% Synergy
$5.02
Darkwater Catacombs-16% Synergy
$0.21
Myriad Landscape-16% Synergy
$0.21
Drowned Catacomb-20% Synergy
$1.44
Tainted Isle-22% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of Deceit-22% Synergy
$0.25
Dimir Aqueduct-28% Synergy
$0.23
Choked Estuary-30% Synergy
$0.19
Sunken Hollow-44% Synergy
$0.26
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute.
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
The Fifteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tymna the Weaver
The Third Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Third Doctor // Peri Brown
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the DesecratorOther Available Backgrounds
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:
Raised by Giants
Clan Crafter
Passionate Archaeologist
Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One
Tavern Brawler
Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Iron Throne
Scion of Halaster
Sword Coast Sailor
Candlekeep Sage
Folk Hero
Acolyte of Bahamut
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Faceless One
Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader
Master Chef
Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan
Veteran Soldier