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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute: Artifacts
Price tag $0.46

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute
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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 $459.66
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+95% Synergy $105.77
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+94% Synergy $156.62
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+93% Synergy $23.76
The One Ring The One Ring
+93% Synergy $101.75
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+92% Synergy $22.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+92% Synergy $125.34
Force of Will Force of Will
+90% Synergy $70.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+81% Synergy $70.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $69.44

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 $0.55
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+93% Synergy $48.48
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+88% Synergy $5.36
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+67% Synergy $0.20
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+67% Synergy $0.20
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+66% Synergy $10.03
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+63% Synergy $4.65
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+56% Synergy $10.47
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+33% Synergy $0.10
Narcomoeba Narcomoeba
+33% Synergy $0.31
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+32% Synergy $4.45
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+32% Synergy $16.65
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+32% Synergy $0.46
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+32% Synergy $184.20
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+32% Synergy $1.05
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+31% Synergy $0.45
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+31% Synergy $8.38
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+31% Synergy $17.92
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+31% Synergy $2.43
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+31% Synergy $13.92
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+30% Synergy $34.59
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+30% Synergy $2.24
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+28% Synergy $0.30
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+28% Synergy $7.55
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+27% Synergy $9.61
Spellskite Spellskite
+26% Synergy $7.89
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+23% Synergy $2.04
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+22% Synergy $1.61

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
+99% Synergy $4.84
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+96% Synergy $15.83
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+95% Synergy $10.39
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+95% Synergy $38.25
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+95% Synergy $15.78
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+95% Synergy $18.57
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+94% Synergy $9.13
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+94% Synergy $5.46
Dismember Dismember
+94% Synergy $5.37
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+84% Synergy $62.01
Swan Song Swan Song
+82% Synergy $7.86
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+80% Synergy $26.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+77% Synergy $41.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+64% Synergy $4.19
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+64% Synergy $15.10
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+64% Synergy $5.09
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+62% Synergy $1.88
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+57% Synergy $49.82
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+53% Synergy $17.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+51% Synergy $7.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+49% Synergy $52.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+48% Synergy $56.78
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+36% Synergy $2.26
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+32% Synergy $5.12
Delay Delay
+31% Synergy $3.09
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+30% Synergy $2.60
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+30% Synergy $3.95
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+30% Synergy $5.17
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+28% Synergy $2.38
Dispel Dispel
+28% Synergy $0.37
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+28% Synergy $0.26
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $3.66

Sorceries

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

Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+64% Synergy $20.04
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+61% Synergy $16.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+41% Synergy $4.98
Reshape Reshape
+33% Synergy $4.57
Timetwister Timetwister
+33% Synergy
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+32% Synergy $3.51
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+32% Synergy $4.04
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+31% Synergy $12.35
Fabricate Fabricate
+30% Synergy $9.41
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+28% Synergy $5.96
Dread Return Dread Return
+27% Synergy $0.47
Windfall Windfall
+20% Synergy $4.34
Reanimate Reanimate
+9% Synergy $8.59
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+100% Synergy $387.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+96% Synergy $1.86
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+67% Synergy $1.08
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+33% Synergy $3.32
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+33% Synergy $37.35
Goblin Cannon Goblin Cannon
+33% Synergy $0.29
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+32% Synergy $7.39
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+31% Synergy $2.83
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+28% Synergy $18.53
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+100% Synergy $11.43
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+100% Synergy $11.94

Enchantments

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

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $11.44
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+66% Synergy
Necropotence Necropotence
+64% Synergy $37.03
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+33% Synergy $180.98
Dress Down Dress Down
+31% Synergy $0.56

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+66% Synergy $22.88

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+82% Synergy $31.72
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+66% Synergy $1.25
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+65% Synergy $1.53
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+65% Synergy $4.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+63% Synergy $60.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+61% Synergy $39.67
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+61% Synergy $0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+54% Synergy $11.57
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+33% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+32% Synergy $1.99
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.37
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $8.69
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+27% Synergy $26.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $57.13

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 $229.90
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+96% Synergy $1076.87
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+95% Synergy $84.04
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+94% Synergy $158.66
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+93% Synergy $38.08
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+65% Synergy $3.94
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $2.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+36% Synergy $0.60
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $73.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+95% Synergy $48.66
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+93% Synergy $32.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+92% Synergy $36.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+92% Synergy $38.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+92% Synergy $30.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+92% Synergy $17.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+91% Synergy $15.52
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+87% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+68% Synergy $18.92
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+64% Synergy $27.85
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+61% Synergy $33.09
City of Brass City of Brass
+61% Synergy $9.98
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+60% Synergy $1.41
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+57% Synergy $49.78
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+52% Synergy $12.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+51% Synergy $7.11
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+46% Synergy $19.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+34% Synergy $0.36
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+31% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+27% Synergy $0.54
Underground River Underground River
+26% Synergy $1.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+9% Synergy $10.63
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07

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