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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Price tag $0.27

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 75% Equipment 25%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4659 Current Rank
#4294 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

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

Mortarpod Mortarpod
+71% Synergy $0.13
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+70% Synergy $10.75
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+67% Synergy $2.41
Prismite Prismite
+64% Synergy $0.06
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+64% Synergy $0.49
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+63% Synergy $10.70
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+60% Synergy $0.36
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+56% Synergy $0.06
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+56% Synergy $1.07
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+56% Synergy $8.29

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One decks.

Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+55% Synergy $0.63
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+55% Synergy $0.95
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+55% Synergy $15.31
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+54% Synergy $9.47
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+53% Synergy $3.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+44% Synergy $1.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+35% Synergy $2.44
Negate Negate
+28% Synergy $0.06
Counterspell Counterspell
+22% Synergy $2.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.37

Creatures

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

Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+36% Synergy $0.15
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+32% Synergy $3.69
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+30% Synergy $0.79
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+28% Synergy $0.21
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+28% Synergy $0.11
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+27% Synergy $0.30
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+27% Synergy $0.26
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+27% Synergy $0.41
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+25% Synergy $0.35
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+22% Synergy $26.90
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+21% Synergy $0.03
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+21% Synergy $1.86
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+21% Synergy $5.73
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+21% Synergy $3.00
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+20% Synergy $11.40
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+20% Synergy $0.35
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+17% Synergy $0.48

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+38% Synergy $1.97
Shore Up Shore Up
+27% Synergy $0.25
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+26% Synergy $5.33
Resculpt Resculpt
+24% Synergy $0.40
Dive Down Dive Down
+21% Synergy $0.12
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+20% Synergy $2.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.25

Sorceries

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

Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+35% Synergy $0.21
Reshape Reshape
+34% Synergy $3.79
Fabricate Fabricate
+30% Synergy $8.98
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+18% Synergy $3.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Blasting Station Blasting Station
+42% Synergy $8.88
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+36% Synergy $0.53
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+36% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+33% Synergy $44.24
Surestrike Trident Surestrike Trident
+28% Synergy $1.04
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+28% Synergy $0.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+27% Synergy $0.28
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+27% Synergy $3.92
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+27% Synergy $1.94
Sorcerer's Wand Sorcerer's Wand
+21% Synergy $0.10
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+21% Synergy $0.16
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+20% Synergy $3.76
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+20% Synergy $0.58
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+19% Synergy $2.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+41% Synergy $7.99
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+35% Synergy $11.26
Future Sight Future Sight
+28% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $10.63

Utility Lands

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

Rustic Clachan Rustic Clachan
+43% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+42% Synergy $0.27
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+34% Synergy $2.99
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+27% Synergy $1.75
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+27% Synergy $0.53
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+24% Synergy $0.94
War Room War Room
+22% Synergy $9.15
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+22% Synergy $0.65
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+21% Synergy $0.38
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+20% Synergy $0.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+50% Synergy $0.07
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+50% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+47% Synergy $0.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+40% Synergy $3.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+34% Synergy $0.30
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+34% Synergy $3.98
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+26% Synergy $4.39
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+21% Synergy $1.82
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+18% Synergy $0.36
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+16% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+73% Synergy $0.30
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+36% Synergy $0.25
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+28% Synergy $0.26
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+26% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+22% Synergy $0.35
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+20% Synergy $0.37
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+17% Synergy $16.38
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $15.77
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+9% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.29

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Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
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Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
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The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Twelfth Doctor Dan Lewis The Twelfth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
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ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals

Other Available Backgrounds

Faceless One can also choose from these 56 other backgrounds:

Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Halsin, Emerald Archdruid
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sarevok, Deathbringer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Wyll, Blade of Frontiers
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer