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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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Creatures

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

Cackling Witch Cackling Witch
+99% Synergy $0.15
Ghost-Lit Stalker Ghost-Lit Stalker
+99% Synergy $0.13
Greel, Mind Raker Greel, Mind Raker
+99% Synergy $0.56
Reaper of Night Reaper of Night
+99% Synergy $0.13
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+99% Synergy $0.21
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
+99% Synergy $0.55
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+99% Synergy $0.38
Thassa's Emissary Thassa's Emissary
+99% Synergy $0.24
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+99% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Guildmage Dimir Guildmage
+99% Synergy $0.10
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+99% Synergy $0.34
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+99% Synergy $0.21
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+99% Synergy $0.27
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+99% Synergy $0.45
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+99% Synergy $1.35
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+99% Synergy $0.29
Author of Shadows Author of Shadows
+99% Synergy $0.49
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+99% Synergy $0.17
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+99% Synergy $0.64
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.35
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+99% Synergy $0.33
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+99% Synergy $0.20
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+99% Synergy $0.29
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+99% Synergy $0.36
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+98% Synergy $0.31
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+98% Synergy $1.25
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+98% Synergy $0.18
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+97% Synergy $0.56
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+97% Synergy $0.54
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+97% Synergy $0.34
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+97% Synergy $1.93
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+97% Synergy $0.36
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+96% Synergy $1.14
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+95% Synergy $0.48
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+95% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Suspend Suspend
+99% Synergy $0.43
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+99% Synergy $0.15
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+99% Synergy $0.35
Wash Away Wash Away
+98% Synergy $0.86
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+98% Synergy $0.38
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+96% Synergy $0.34
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+96% Synergy $3.61
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+94% Synergy $0.28
Resculpt Resculpt
+93% Synergy $0.38
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+90% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+86% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+99% Synergy $0.21
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+99% Synergy $3.32
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+99% Synergy $0.35
Ravenform Ravenform
+97% Synergy $0.45
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+96% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+99% Synergy $0.37

Enchantments

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

Dead Man's Chest Dead Man's Chest
+99% Synergy $0.43
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+98% Synergy $0.13
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+96% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+98% Synergy $0.51
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+98% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+99% Synergy $0.32
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+98% Synergy $0.38
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+95% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+93% Synergy $0.65
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+92% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+92% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+98% Synergy $0.38
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+94% Synergy $0.38
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+93% Synergy $0.11
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+84% Synergy $0.16
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+83% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+64% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+62% Synergy $0.36
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+55% Synergy $1.10
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+52% Synergy $0.41
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: Exile.

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