App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dragon Cultist
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Burn 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

EDH Combo Search Engine icon Izzet Combos Moxfield Logo Decks on Moxfield Archidekt Logo Decks on Archidekt Cardmarket Logo Cardmarket

Buy Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist

Mana Pool $0.15
View Average Decklist

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist's abilities and overall game plan.

Nin, the Pain Artist Nin, the Pain Artist
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.47
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Burn Away Burn Away
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12
Magmatic Sinkhole Magmatic Sinkhole
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.17
Draconic Roar Draconic Roar
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Inescapable Blaze Inescapable Blaze
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Ravaging Blaze Ravaging Blaze
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+69% Synergy in 100% of decks $40.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.13
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Nin, the Pain Artist Nin, the Pain Artist
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.47
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist safe.

Creative Outburst Creative Outburst
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.15
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $16.21
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.79
Burn Away Burn Away
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12
Magmatic Sinkhole Magmatic Sinkhole
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.17
Draconic Roar Draconic Roar
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Inescapable Blaze Inescapable Blaze
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Ravaging Blaze Ravaging Blaze
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Flames of the Raze-Boar Flames of the Raze-Boar
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.06

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist's game plan and control the board.

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.05
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.62
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.52
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.83
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.08
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.55
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.54
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.88
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+78% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+69% Synergy in 100% of decks $40.79
Meteor Blast Meteor Blast
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.48
Flame Wave Flame Wave
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Crush the Weak Crush the Weak
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Sundering Stroke Sundering Stroke
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Fight with Fire Fight with Fire
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.13
Rolling Temblor Rolling Temblor
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Roast Roast
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Rolling Thunder Rolling Thunder
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Arrow Storm Arrow Storm
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.08
Nahiri's Warcrafting Nahiri's Warcrafting
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.18
Trial of Agony Trial of Agony
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Wildfire Howl Wildfire Howl
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.13

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.90
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.07
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.63
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.79
Spare Supplies Spare Supplies
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.32
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.47
Witching Well Witching Well
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.17
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.27
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.96

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+37% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Surtland Frostpyre Surtland Frostpyre
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+56% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+41% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist Deck Stats

Based on 1 Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 7
  • Instant 12
  • Sorcery 25
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 2
  • Land 41

Lands: 23 basic, 18 nonbasic

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist.

Donna Noble Donna Noble
Hawkeye, Avenging Archer Hawkeye, Avenging Archer
The Eleventh Doctor Donna Noble The Eleventh Doctor // Donna Noble
Hawkeye, Young Avenger Hawkeye, Young Avenger
Lady Loki, Agent of Chaos Lady Loki, Agent of Chaos
The Fifth Doctor Donna Noble The Fifth Doctor // Donna Noble
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf, God of Fury
Imodane, the Pyrohammer Imodane, the Pyrohammer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
Sarevok, Deathbringer Scion of Halaster Sarevok, Deathbringer // Scion of Halaster
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
Jiwari, the Earth Aflame Jiwari, the Earth Aflame
Ganax, Astral Hunter Street Urchin Ganax, Astral Hunter // Street Urchin
Siani, Eye of the Storm Vial Smasher the Fierce Siani, Eye of the Storm // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Alena, Kessig Trapper Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Alena, Kessig Trapper // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Passionate Archaeologist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Passionate Archaeologist
The Red Terror The Red Terror
The Fugitive Doctor Donna Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Donna Noble
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
Myojin of Roaring Blades Myojin of Roaring Blades
Sanar, Innovative First-Year Sanar, Innovative First-Year
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
The Twelfth Doctor Donna Noble The Twelfth Doctor // Donna Noble
Kumano, Master Yamabushi Kumano, Master Yamabushi
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
Latulla, Keldon Overseer Latulla, Keldon Overseer
Reveka, Wizard Savant Reveka, Wizard Savant
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Krark, the Thumbless Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Krark, the Thumbless
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Kamahl, Pit Fighter Kamahl, Pit Fighter

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
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Faceless One Faceless One
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
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