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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 27% Humans 18% Topdeck 18% Combo 9% Flashback 9% Graveyard 9% Spirits 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler.

Budget Commander BATTLE!💥 Abdel Adrian | Najeela | Vhal | Arabella | MTG EDH Gameplay

Budget Commander BATTLE!💥 Abdel Adrian | Najeela | Vhal | Arabella | MTG EDH Gameplay

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler decks.

Edgar, King of Figaro Edgar, King of Figaro
+33% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+33% Synergy $0.60
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+33% Synergy $5.28
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+33% Synergy $0.16
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+32% Synergy $1.74

High Synergy Cards

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

Stoneskin Stoneskin
+46% Synergy $0.57
Prismite Prismite
+35% Synergy $0.06
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+35% Synergy $1.86
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+34% Synergy $0.16
Ponder Ponder
+30% Synergy $1.65
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+30% Synergy $0.15
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+28% Synergy $0.03
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+28% Synergy $0.17
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+28% Synergy $0.18
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+28% Synergy $7.34

Top Cards

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

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+28% Synergy $1.51
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+28% Synergy $9.04
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+26% Synergy $0.91
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+24% Synergy $1.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-19% Synergy $1.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-24% Synergy $0.80

Creatures

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

Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+24% Synergy $0.07
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+24% Synergy $0.04
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+22% Synergy $2.78
Tymora's Invoker Tymora's Invoker
+18% Synergy $0.05
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+18% Synergy $0.24
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+17% Synergy $0.35
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+16% Synergy $0.63
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+16% Synergy $0.29
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+15% Synergy $0.29
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+14% Synergy $0.44
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.12
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+14% Synergy $0.09
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+13% Synergy $0.10
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+6% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+18% Synergy $1.59
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+9% Synergy $15.68
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.84
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-18% Synergy $2.22

Sorceries

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

Preordain Preordain
+14% Synergy $0.61
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+23% Synergy $5.92
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+23% Synergy $0.39
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+23% Synergy $0.16
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+23% Synergy $4.05
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+21% Synergy $0.30
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+18% Synergy $0.19
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+17% Synergy $0.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.24
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+11% Synergy $14.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Future Sight Future Sight
+23% Synergy $0.21
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+18% Synergy $0.31
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $1.44
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $8.34

Utility Lands

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

Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+23% Synergy $0.11
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+23% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+35% Synergy $0.15
White Auracite White Auracite
+32% Synergy $0.09
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+25% Synergy $2.82
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+16% Synergy $32.45
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-14% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+26% Synergy $0.15
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+14% Synergy $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.45
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-12% Synergy $13.72
Port Town Port Town
-13% Synergy $0.17
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-14% Synergy $2.62
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-17% Synergy $0.19
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-17% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-22% Synergy $11.67
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-25% Synergy $0.18

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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
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
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
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier