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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.45

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

cEDH 32% Combo 22% Artifacts 16% Equipment 5% Exile 5%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute Artifacts game on their own.

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+98% Synergy $475.47
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+95% Synergy $120.10
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+94% Synergy $165.76
The One Ring The One Ring
+93% Synergy $115.22
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+93% Synergy $18.87
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+92% Synergy $21.94
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+91% Synergy $134.99
Force of Will Force of Will
+90% Synergy $59.38
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+81% Synergy $61.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+99% Synergy $0.73
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+97% Synergy $36.40
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+93% Synergy $46.80
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+88% Synergy $5.84
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+66% Synergy $0.24
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+66% Synergy $0.17
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+65% Synergy $11.08
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+56% Synergy $2.51
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+56% Synergy $11.91
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+33% Synergy $0.18
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+32% Synergy $0.43
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+31% Synergy $17.04
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+31% Synergy $1.09
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+31% Synergy $8.53
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+31% Synergy $15.97
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+30% Synergy $16.85
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+30% Synergy $2.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+29% Synergy $29.93
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+29% Synergy $2.52
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+29% Synergy $3.99
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+29% Synergy $0.30
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+27% Synergy $7.66
Spellskite Spellskite
+25% Synergy $7.99

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute's Artifacts deck ahead.

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+98% Synergy $5.21
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+95% Synergy $15.04
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+95% Synergy $40.49
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+95% Synergy $18.00
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+95% Synergy $8.90
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+94% Synergy $13.51
Dismember Dismember
+94% Synergy $4.76
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+94% Synergy $7.02
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+93% Synergy $8.78
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+91% Synergy $49.89
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+84% Synergy $54.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+84% Synergy $6.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+82% Synergy $57.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+81% Synergy $11.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+79% Synergy $27.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+77% Synergy $38.67
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+68% Synergy $3.83
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+64% Synergy $4.70
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+64% Synergy $16.09
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+63% Synergy $2.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+63% Synergy $5.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+53% Synergy $16.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+49% Synergy $57.71
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+31% Synergy $5.39
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+30% Synergy $4.58
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+29% Synergy $0.51
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+29% Synergy $2.38
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $2.58
Dispel Dispel
+27% Synergy $0.41
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $3.65

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute.

Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+99% Synergy $403.80
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+64% Synergy $18.75
Fabricate Fabricate
+63% Synergy $10.13
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+60% Synergy $16.42
Stock Up Stock Up
+48% Synergy $1.48
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+41% Synergy $4.37
Reshape Reshape
+32% Synergy $4.73
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+32% Synergy $3.37
Careful Study Careful Study
+31% Synergy $4.09
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+31% Synergy $10.78
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+29% Synergy $24.73
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+28% Synergy $4.17
Preordain Preordain
+23% Synergy $0.68
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $9.76

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute Artifacts decks.

Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+99% Synergy $12.57
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+99% Synergy $10.79
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+95% Synergy $1.98
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+64% Synergy $1.93
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+33% Synergy $2.95
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+33% Synergy $4.09
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+32% Synergy $37.49
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+32% Synergy $1.86
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+32% Synergy $6.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $13.04
Necropotence Necropotence
+63% Synergy $36.65
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+49% Synergy $0.14
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+33% Synergy $183.28
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+32% Synergy
Dress Down Dress Down
+31% Synergy $0.51

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute's Artifacts game plan.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+65% Synergy $24.96
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+48% Synergy $21.09

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute Artifacts decks.

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+96% Synergy $60.52
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $28.30
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+64% Synergy $2.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+60% Synergy $38.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+54% Synergy $10.89
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+33% Synergy $0.28
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+32% Synergy $534.39
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+32% Synergy $2.06
War Room War Room
+32% Synergy $5.79
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+31% Synergy $3.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+30% Synergy $0.43
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $8.07
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+27% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $54.58

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute's Artifacts strategy.

Mox Opal Mox Opal
+96% Synergy $238.58
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+96% Synergy $1131.80
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+93% Synergy $165.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+92% Synergy $38.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+69% Synergy $0.89
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+65% Synergy $4.46
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+44% Synergy $101.88
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $1.04
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $81.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute's Artifacts decks.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+94% Synergy $57.96
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+92% Synergy $28.70
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+92% Synergy $31.87
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+92% Synergy $37.29
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+91% Synergy $18.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+91% Synergy $35.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+91% Synergy $15.97
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+86% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+84% Synergy $6.91
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+67% Synergy $20.44
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+63% Synergy $27.14
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+61% Synergy $36.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+60% Synergy $12.30
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+60% Synergy $1.47
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+57% Synergy $51.14
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+51% Synergy $9.66
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+45% Synergy $15.18
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+42% Synergy $10.54
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy $32.42
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+27% Synergy $0.77
Underground River Underground River
+25% Synergy $2.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.31
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.39
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute: Artifacts.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Francisco, Fowl Marauder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
The Fifteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tymna the Weaver Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tymna the Weaver
The Third Doctor Vislor Turlough The Third Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Siani, Eye of the Storm Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Third Doctor Peri Brown The Third Doctor // Peri Brown
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Shadow Thieves Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Criminal Past Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
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 Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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