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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dungeon Delver
Price tag $0.31

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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Mana Pool $0.15
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High Synergy Cards

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

Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.15
Secret Door Secret Door
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.18
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.32

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+40% Synergy in 67% of decks $17.14

Creatures

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

Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.70
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.31
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.21
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.17
Scholar of the Ages Scholar of the Ages
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.24
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.17
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.25
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.14
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.15
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.61
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+53% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.77
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+51% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Azure Mage Azure Mage
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.09
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.12
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Patchwork Crawler Patchwork Crawler
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Cloud Dragon Cloud Dragon
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.34
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $12.41
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.44
Assassin Den Assassin Den
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Enclave Cryptologist Enclave Cryptologist
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.18
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.10
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.66
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.76
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.65
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.94
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.15
Secret Door Secret Door
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.18

Instants

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

Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.22
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.33
Supreme Will Supreme Will
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.23
Displace Displace
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.27
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.26
Evacuation Evacuation
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.40
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.36
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.25
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+40% Synergy in 67% of decks $17.14
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.51
Suspend Suspend
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.45
Dive Down Dive Down
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.12
Negate Negate
+27% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.15
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.15
High Tide High Tide
+22% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.07
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.58
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.55

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 in 67% of decks $3.51
Preordain Preordain
+41% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.86
Reshape Reshape
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.71
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.76
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.35
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $8.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+48% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.30
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.15
Lapis Lazuli Talisman Lapis Lazuli Talisman
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.98
Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.62
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.12
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.73
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.04
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Belbe's Armor Belbe's Armor
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.93
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.34
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.80
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.86
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24

Enchantments

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

Propaganda Propaganda
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.19
Future Sight Future Sight
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.34
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.00
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.41
Aura of Dominion Aura of Dominion
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.61
Planeswalker's Mischief Planeswalker's Mischief
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.17

Utility Lands

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

Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.24
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.36
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+50% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+42% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.14
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.27
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.32

Lands

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

Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.27
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.27
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.22

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dungeon Delver Deck Stats

Based on 3 Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dungeon Delver decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 24
  • Instant 10
  • Sorcery 2
  • Artifact 19
  • Enchantment 4
  • Land 39

Lands: 34 basic, 5 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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 Fluros of Myra's Marvels Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Fluros of Myra's Marvels
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 Siani, Eye of the Storm Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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

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