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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.48

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 Equipment game on their own.

Necropotence Necropotence
+97% Synergy $37.69
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+92% Synergy $23.44
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+86% Synergy $16.95

Creatures

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

Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+99% Synergy $0.16
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+99% Synergy $0.22
Divining Witch Divining Witch
+99% Synergy $0.89
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+99% Synergy $0.31
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+99% Synergy $0.67
Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+99% Synergy $1.95
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+99% Synergy $3.76
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+99% Synergy $12.59
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+98% Synergy $1.11
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+98% Synergy $3.63
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+98% Synergy $1.25
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+97% Synergy $0.56
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+97% Synergy $1.93
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+96% Synergy $0.13
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+95% Synergy $0.50
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+94% Synergy $0.99
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+94% Synergy $0.35
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+93% Synergy $7.96
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+92% Synergy $2.92
Spellskite Spellskite
+92% Synergy $7.94

Instants

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

You Come to a River You Come to a River
+99% Synergy $0.20
Suspend Suspend
+99% Synergy $0.43
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+98% Synergy $5.06
Delay Delay
+97% Synergy $2.27
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+97% Synergy $3.86
Miscast Miscast
+97% Synergy $1.05
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+96% Synergy $2.44
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+96% Synergy $5.40
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+95% Synergy $38.90
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+95% Synergy $2.38
Misdirection Misdirection
+94% Synergy $11.65
Dispel Dispel
+94% Synergy $0.32
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+94% Synergy $0.28
Resculpt Resculpt
+93% Synergy $0.38
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+91% Synergy $6.74
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+88% Synergy $0.44
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+84% Synergy $2.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+84% Synergy $5.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+73% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+68% Synergy $2.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+63% Synergy $11.92

Sorceries

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

Step Through Step Through
+99% Synergy $0.26
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+99% Synergy $2.64
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+98% Synergy $4.05
Fabricate Fabricate
+96% Synergy $9.41
Windfall Windfall
+86% Synergy $5.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+74% Synergy $8.61
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+74% Synergy $3.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+99% Synergy $11.67
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
+99% Synergy $0.71
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+99% Synergy $10.78
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+99% Synergy $2.30
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+95% Synergy $1.84

Enchantments

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

Necrodominance Necrodominance
+99% Synergy $2.60
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+99% Synergy $0.50
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+97% Synergy $1.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+99% Synergy $24.17

Utility Lands

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

Peat Bog Peat Bog
+99% Synergy $2.73
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+99% Synergy $0.37
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+99% Synergy $8.59
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+98% Synergy $4.19
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+97% Synergy $1.73
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+97% Synergy $0.87
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+92% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+99% Synergy $9.76
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+99% Synergy $11.70
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+98% Synergy $1.24
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+98% Synergy $3.75
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+93% Synergy $0.65
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+69% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $0.97
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Rootwater Depths Rootwater Depths
+99% Synergy $0.25
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+95% Synergy $0.54
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+94% Synergy $0.32
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+93% Synergy $0.69
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+93% Synergy $1.03
River of Tears River of Tears
+90% Synergy $0.32
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+88% Synergy $0.44
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+86% Synergy $2.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+84% Synergy $2.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+84% Synergy $5.19
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+83% Synergy $0.23
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+75% Synergy $10.09
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $5.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+67% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+64% Synergy $0.28
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+60% Synergy $0.47
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+59% Synergy $7.43
Underground River Underground River
+59% Synergy $1.49
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+52% Synergy $0.41
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+45% Synergy $4.23
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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