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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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute players are trying out in cEDH decks.

Black Widow, Super Spy Black Widow, Super Spy
+19% Synergy $1.97

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute's cEDH builds — cards that lean hardest into the cEDH theme.

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+99% Synergy $10.79
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
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+94% Synergy $7.02
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+86% Synergy $8.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $13.04
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+83% Synergy $49.89
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+82% Synergy $16.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $28.30

Top Cards

The staple cards most Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute cEDH decks run as their core.

Swan Song Swan Song
+81% Synergy $11.36
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+80% Synergy $1.98
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+79% Synergy $165.76
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+78% Synergy $46.80
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+76% Synergy $12.57
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+74% Synergy $57.26
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+72% Synergy $15.04
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+63% Synergy $5.94
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+56% Synergy $27.91
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+52% Synergy $3.83

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+95% Synergy $120.10
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+93% Synergy $165.23
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+92% Synergy $21.94
The One Ring The One Ring
+85% Synergy $115.22
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+85% Synergy $18.87
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+84% Synergy $54.82
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+84% Synergy $134.99
Force of Will Force of Will
+82% Synergy $59.38
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+81% Synergy $61.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

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

Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+68% Synergy $0.73
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+65% Synergy $5.84
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+64% Synergy $36.40
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+53% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+52% Synergy $206.48
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+51% Synergy $2.51
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+51% Synergy $11.91
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+42% Synergy $3.99
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+38% Synergy $0.24
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+37% Synergy $11.08
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+36% Synergy $1.09
Prismite Prismite
+30% Synergy $0.14
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+29% Synergy $4.41
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+21% Synergy $17.04
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+19% Synergy $2.52
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+18% Synergy $4.12
Spellskite Spellskite
+15% Synergy $7.99
Essence Depleter Essence Depleter
+15% Synergy $0.07
Mindshrieker Mindshrieker
+15% Synergy $0.59
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+14% Synergy $1.21
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+14% Synergy $4.96
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+14% Synergy $6.76
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+12% Synergy $16.85
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+12% Synergy $1.47
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+11% Synergy $9.20
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+9% Synergy $7.66
Bloodrite Invoker Bloodrite Invoker
+7% Synergy $0.22
Initiates of the Ebon Hand Initiates of the Ebon Hand
+7% Synergy $0.12
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+7% Synergy $2.61
Azure Mage Azure Mage
+7% Synergy $0.12
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+7% Synergy $0.18
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+7% Synergy $0.12
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+7% Synergy $1.66
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+7% Synergy $0.57
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.88
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+7% Synergy $0.97
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+7% Synergy $8.06
Mirrorshell Crab Mirrorshell Crab
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+6% Synergy $3.84
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+6% Synergy $0.43
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+6% Synergy $0.76
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+5% Synergy $8.53
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+5% Synergy $15.97
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+4% Synergy $2.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+4% Synergy $29.93
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+3% Synergy $0.30
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+3% Synergy $0.51
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+1% Synergy $0.27
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-8% Synergy $6.29

Instants

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

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+71% Synergy $13.51
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+67% Synergy $5.21
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+64% Synergy $16.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+59% Synergy $57.71
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+59% Synergy $4.70
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+50% Synergy $4.58
Dispel Dispel
+48% Synergy $0.41
Dismember Dismember
+48% Synergy $4.76
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+42% Synergy $0.51
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+39% Synergy $38.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+37% Synergy $6.91
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+37% Synergy $10.82
Miscast Miscast
+35% Synergy $1.29
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+35% Synergy $2.28
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+33% Synergy $2.58
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+22% Synergy $6.08
Delay Delay
+20% Synergy $3.43
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+18% Synergy $2.38
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+17% Synergy $0.31
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.28
Intuition Intuition
+14% Synergy $357.81
Stifle Stifle
+14% Synergy $13.34
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+12% Synergy $0.35
Spell Burst Spell Burst
+7% Synergy $0.40
Capsize Capsize
+7% Synergy $0.83
Defabricate Defabricate
+6% Synergy $0.19
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+6% Synergy $1.21
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.29
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+6% Synergy $7.39
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+5% Synergy $5.39
Submerge Submerge
+5% Synergy $12.85
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $3.65
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+4% Synergy $0.35
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $3.11
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+0% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.91
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-10% Synergy $3.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.41
Counterspell Counterspell
-40% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

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

Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+68% Synergy $403.80
Fabricate Fabricate
+66% Synergy $10.13
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+64% Synergy $4.17
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+59% Synergy $18.75
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+43% Synergy $10.78
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+43% Synergy $8.14
Reshape Reshape
+37% Synergy $4.73
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+28% Synergy $4.37
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+17% Synergy $16.42
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+14% Synergy $249.31
Careful Study Careful Study
+13% Synergy $4.09
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+11% Synergy $24.73
Windfall Windfall
+9% Synergy $5.05
Stock Up Stock Up
+9% Synergy $1.48
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+7% Synergy $0.35
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+7% Synergy $5.00
Timetwister Timetwister
+7% Synergy
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+6% Synergy $3.37
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $9.76
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.68
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $2.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-27% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+35% Synergy $11.80
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+23% Synergy $2.95
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+22% Synergy $6.16
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+20% Synergy $1.93
Mantle of Tides Mantle of Tides
+15% Synergy $0.12
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+15% Synergy $0.23
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+14% Synergy $1.67
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+14% Synergy $1.86
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+7% Synergy $0.38
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+7% Synergy $1.24
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $4.09
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+7% Synergy $6.85
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $4.78
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+7% Synergy $37.49
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+6% Synergy $6.26
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+6% Synergy $2.40
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+6% Synergy $14.66
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $42.88
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.72
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.36
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+3% Synergy $30.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+58% Synergy $36.65
Dress Down Dress Down
+44% Synergy $0.51
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+24% Synergy $0.14
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+15% Synergy $2.70
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+14% Synergy $3.51
Hard Cover Hard Cover
+7% Synergy $0.27
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+7% Synergy $183.28
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+7% Synergy $0.91
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+7% Synergy $11.71
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+7% Synergy
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+6% Synergy $8.59
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+6% Synergy $3.67
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+6% Synergy $0.69

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+52% Synergy $24.96
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+13% Synergy $21.09
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+9% Synergy $1.51
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+7% Synergy $5.09
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+73% Synergy $60.52
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+55% Synergy $38.89
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+32% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+28% Synergy $17.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+27% Synergy $0.43
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+26% Synergy $8.07
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+21% Synergy $3.23
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+20% Synergy $2.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+18% Synergy $10.89
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+17% Synergy $5.01
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+17% Synergy $0.93
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+14% Synergy $534.39
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+14% Synergy $2.06
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+7% Synergy $0.28
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+7% Synergy $2.23
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+7% Synergy $8.78
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+7% Synergy $17.95
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.75
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $5.79
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $19.36
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $4.58
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-12% Synergy $54.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+92% Synergy $38.19
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+88% Synergy $1131.80
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+80% Synergy $238.58
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+67% Synergy $475.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+53% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $1.04
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+30% Synergy $0.23
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+30% Synergy $0.13
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+21% Synergy $4.46
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+17% Synergy $81.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.55
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+8% Synergy $101.88
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-42% Synergy $1.20

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+94% Synergy $57.96
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+91% Synergy $18.20
City of Brass City of Brass
+86% Synergy $12.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+84% Synergy $35.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+83% Synergy $15.97
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+79% Synergy $36.24
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+78% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+77% Synergy $28.70
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+76% Synergy $31.87
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+76% Synergy $37.29
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+70% Synergy $1.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+67% Synergy $20.44
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+56% Synergy $27.14
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+55% Synergy $0.77
Underground River Underground River
+51% Synergy $2.22
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+51% Synergy $9.66
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+37% Synergy $6.91
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+32% Synergy $15.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+29% Synergy $51.14
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+21% Synergy $4.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+21% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+17% Synergy $32.42
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+15% Synergy $19.08
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+14% Synergy $0.34
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+13% Synergy $0.27
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $10.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.31
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+9% Synergy $2.67
Gemstone Mine Gemstone Mine
+7% Synergy $2.77
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.88
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+7% Synergy $7.10
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $39.06
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.75
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $8.92
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-1% Synergy $10.54
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $7.72
River of Tears River of Tears
-2% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
-12% Synergy $0.08
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-17% Synergy $7.45
Swamp Swamp
-19% Synergy $0.08
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-23% Synergy $0.38
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-31% Synergy $1.19
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-36% Synergy $2.91

Similar Commanders

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

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