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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dungeon Delver
Price tag $0.16

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dungeon Delver
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+100% Synergy $0.11
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+100% Synergy $0.09
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+100% Synergy $0.11
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+100% Synergy $0.12
Secret Door Secret Door
+100% Synergy $0.08
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+99% Synergy $0.16
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+97% Synergy $0.12
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+67% Synergy $2.77
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+66% Synergy $0.22
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+66% Synergy $0.14
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+66% Synergy $0.11
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+66% Synergy $0.12
Scholar of the Ages Scholar of the Ages
+66% Synergy $0.10
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+66% Synergy $0.05
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+65% Synergy $0.18
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+65% Synergy $0.12
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+64% Synergy $0.09
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+63% Synergy $8.78
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+59% Synergy $0.23
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+53% Synergy $0.47
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+51% Synergy $0.26
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+33% Synergy $0.08
Azure Mage Azure Mage
+33% Synergy $0.11
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+33% Synergy $0.22
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+33% Synergy $0.17
Patchwork Crawler Patchwork Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.12
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+33% Synergy $0.08
Cloud Dragon Cloud Dragon
+33% Synergy $2.34
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
+33% Synergy $7.52
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+33% Synergy $0.20
Assassin Den Assassin Den
+33% Synergy $0.13
Enclave Cryptologist Enclave Cryptologist
+32% Synergy $0.34
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+32% Synergy $0.07
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+32% Synergy $0.20
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+31% Synergy $0.22
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+31% Synergy $0.16
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+31% Synergy $0.63
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+31% Synergy $1.02
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+31% Synergy $0.19
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+31% Synergy $0.19
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+31% Synergy $0.10
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+30% Synergy $0.16
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+23% Synergy $0.58
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+22% Synergy $0.51

Instants

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

Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+66% Synergy $0.06
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+65% Synergy $0.23
Supreme Will Supreme Will
+65% Synergy $0.06
Displace Displace
+63% Synergy $0.38
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+60% Synergy $0.17
Evacuation Evacuation
+59% Synergy $0.14
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+59% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+56% Synergy $0.83
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+40% Synergy $13.07
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+31% Synergy $0.44
Suspend Suspend
+31% Synergy $0.29
Dive Down Dive Down
+30% Synergy $0.11
Negate Negate
+27% Synergy $0.26
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+26% Synergy $0.30
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+26% Synergy $2.29
High Tide High Tide
+22% Synergy $1.06
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.39
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

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

Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+52% Synergy $2.06
Preordain Preordain
+41% Synergy $0.58
Reshape Reshape
+26% Synergy $3.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+100% Synergy $0.04
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+66% Synergy $0.41
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+66% Synergy $0.39
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+64% Synergy $5.07
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+64% Synergy $6.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+48% Synergy $0.21
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+33% Synergy $0.08
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+33% Synergy $0.17
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+33% Synergy $3.30
Lapis Lazuli Talisman Lapis Lazuli Talisman
+33% Synergy $0.36
Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher
+33% Synergy $5.53
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.10
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+33% Synergy $0.12
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+33% Synergy $0.62
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+33% Synergy $1.35
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+33% Synergy $0.08
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+33% Synergy $0.26
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+33% Synergy $0.06
Belbe's Armor Belbe's Armor
+33% Synergy $0.19
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+32% Synergy $0.18
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+32% Synergy $0.15
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+32% Synergy $0.97
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+32% Synergy $2.44
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+31% Synergy $1.45
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+30% Synergy $3.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Propaganda Propaganda
+72% Synergy $2.29
Future Sight Future Sight
+65% Synergy $0.23
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+65% Synergy $1.72
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+33% Synergy $0.33
Aura of Dominion Aura of Dominion
+33% Synergy $5.07
Planeswalker's Mischief Planeswalker's Mischief
+33% Synergy $0.38
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+33% Synergy $0.16
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+32% Synergy $0.46
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+26% Synergy $4.67

Utility Lands

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

Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+33% Synergy $0.18
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+33% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+100% Synergy $0.07
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+100% Synergy $1.35
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+66% Synergy $0.06
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+65% Synergy $0.52
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+61% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+50% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+42% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.48
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+33% Synergy $0.14
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+33% Synergy $0.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+66% Synergy $0.12
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+66% Synergy $0.11
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+66% Synergy $0.10

Similar Commanders

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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Feywild Visitor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Feywild Visitor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Siani, Eye of the Storm The Prismatic Piper Siani, Eye of the Storm // The Prismatic Piper
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Candlekeep Sage Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Candlekeep Sage
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Shameless Charlatan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Shameless Charlatan
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Esior, Wardwing Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken The Prismatic Piper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // The Prismatic Piper
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Faceless One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Faceless One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Siani, Eye of the Storm Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator The Prismatic Piper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // The Prismatic Piper
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dungeon Delver Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dungeon Delver
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver

Other Available Backgrounds

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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