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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Price tag $0.32

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 75%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4572 Current Rank
#4973 Past 2 Years
14 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 71% of decks $0.19
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+70% Synergy in 71% of decks $11.75
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+67% Synergy in 71% of decks $2.52
Prismite Prismite
+64% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.11
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+64% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.47
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $11.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+60% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.40
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.15
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $2.02
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $7.94

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 in 57% of decks $0.72
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+55% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.96
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+55% Synergy in 57% of decks $17.37
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+54% Synergy in 57% of decks $9.96
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+53% Synergy in 57% of decks $4.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+44% Synergy in 71% of decks $1.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+35% Synergy in 57% of decks $3.33
Negate Negate
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
Counterspell Counterspell
+22% Synergy in 64% of decks $4.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.36

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 in 36% of decks $0.12
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+32% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.00
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+30% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.67
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.25
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.31
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.33
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.65
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+22% Synergy in 29% of decks $12.35
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.23
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.41
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.43
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.67
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $10.41
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.40
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.70

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+38% Synergy in 43% of decks $3.23
Shore Up Shore Up
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.26
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.54
Resculpt Resculpt
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.23
Dive Down Dive Down
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.12
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.77
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.17
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.50

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 in 36% of decks $0.21
Reshape Reshape
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.08
Fabricate Fabricate
+30% Synergy in 36% of decks $10.54
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Blasting Station Blasting Station
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $12.37
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.34
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.21
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $36.51
Surestrike Trident Surestrike Trident
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.54
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+27% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.30
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.91
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.89
Sorcerer's Wand Sorcerer's Wand
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.11
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.26
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.34
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.37
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.79

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 in 43% of decks $7.48
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $9.53
Future Sight Future Sight
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $13.64

Utility Lands

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

Rustic Clachan Rustic Clachan
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.31
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.33
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.69
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.21
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.62
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.25
War Room War Room
+22% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.68
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+22% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.04
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.34
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+47% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+40% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.77
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.06
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.75
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.79
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+18% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy in 86% of decks $1.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy in 21% of decks $11.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.38

Lands

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

Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+73% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+36% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.29
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+28% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+22% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.34
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.37
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+17% Synergy in 43% of decks $19.76
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy in 21% of decks $16.33
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+9% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.24

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One Deck Stats

Based on 14 Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 21
  • Instant 11
  • Sorcery 5
  • Artifact 21
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 34

Lands: 19 basic, 15 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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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
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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
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Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
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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The Seventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Seventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
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Other Available Backgrounds

Faceless One can also choose from these 58 other backgrounds:

Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Halsin, Emerald Archdruid
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
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
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Wyll, Blade of Frontiers
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer