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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Price tag $0.36

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% Combo 9% Flashback 9%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler Artifacts game on their own.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+43% Synergy $1.89
Force of Will Force of Will
+41% Synergy $62.85
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+37% Synergy $16.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+27% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Marut Marut
+49% Synergy $0.07
Digsite Conservator Digsite Conservator
+49% Synergy $0.07
Lesser Masticore Lesser Masticore
+49% Synergy $0.34
Hoverstone Pilgrim Hoverstone Pilgrim
+49% Synergy $0.17
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+49% Synergy $0.06
Compass Gnome Compass Gnome
+49% Synergy $0.15
Sage of the Unknowable Sage of the Unknowable
+49% Synergy $0.07
Oltec Archaeologists Oltec Archaeologists
+49% Synergy $0.06
Adaptive Gemguard Adaptive Gemguard
+49% Synergy $0.09
Prismite Prismite
+49% Synergy $0.14
Cogwork Wrestler Cogwork Wrestler
+49% Synergy $0.16
Attentive Sunscribe Attentive Sunscribe
+49% Synergy $0.10
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+49% Synergy $0.20
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+49% Synergy $1.25
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+49% Synergy $0.32
Discerning Financier Discerning Financier
+49% Synergy $0.12
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+49% Synergy $0.20
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+49% Synergy $0.28
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+49% Synergy $0.37
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+49% Synergy $0.42
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+48% Synergy $0.32
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+48% Synergy $0.32
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+48% Synergy $0.67
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+47% Synergy $0.34
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+47% Synergy $0.35
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+47% Synergy $0.27
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+46% Synergy $1.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+39% Synergy $0.42
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $2.95
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+35% Synergy $0.62

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler's Artifacts deck ahead.

Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+49% Synergy $0.13
Whispers of the Muse Whispers of the Muse
+49% Synergy $0.39
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+49% Synergy $0.33
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+49% Synergy $1.06
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+49% Synergy $0.41
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+49% Synergy $0.18
Capsize Capsize
+49% Synergy $0.86
Miscast Miscast
+48% Synergy $1.05
Get Lost Get Lost
+47% Synergy $4.05
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.33
Dispel Dispel
+46% Synergy $0.32
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+46% Synergy $0.27
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+45% Synergy $2.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+44% Synergy $0.96
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+42% Synergy $0.47
Aetherize Aetherize
+39% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+36% Synergy $5.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+34% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+33% Synergy $56.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+32% Synergy $1.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+23% Synergy $2.39
Negate Negate
+22% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $0.69
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $3.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler.

Aether Gale Aether Gale
+49% Synergy $0.31
Lunar Insight Lunar Insight
+49% Synergy $0.21
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+48% Synergy $0.25
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+48% Synergy $0.32
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+48% Synergy $5.45
Preordain Preordain
+40% Synergy $0.47
Fabricate Fabricate
+39% Synergy $9.41
Ponder Ponder
+38% Synergy $1.84

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler Artifacts decks.

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+89% Synergy $0.33
Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher
+49% Synergy $5.35
Goblin Cannon Goblin Cannon
+49% Synergy $0.30
Waterlogged Hulk Watertight Gondola Waterlogged Hulk
+49% Synergy $0.21
Orazca Puzzle-Door Orazca Puzzle-Door
+49% Synergy $0.15
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+49% Synergy $0.20
Oteclan Landmark Oteclan Levitator Oteclan Landmark
+49% Synergy $0.18
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+49% Synergy $11.67
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+49% Synergy $0.17
Inverted Iceberg Iceberg Titan Inverted Iceberg
+49% Synergy $0.18
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+49% Synergy $0.21
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+49% Synergy $0.20
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+49% Synergy $0.15
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+49% Synergy $0.42
Spring-Loaded Sawblades Bladewheel Chariot Spring-Loaded Sawblades
+49% Synergy $0.23
Clay-Fired Bricks Cosmium Kiln Clay-Fired Bricks
+49% Synergy $0.28
Brainstone Brainstone
+49% Synergy $0.29
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+49% Synergy $0.11
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+49% Synergy $9.93
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+49% Synergy $0.96
Master's Guide-Mural Master's Manufactory Master's Guide-Mural
+49% Synergy $0.20
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+49% Synergy $0.22
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+49% Synergy $1.23
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+49% Synergy $0.29
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+48% Synergy $0.41
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+48% Synergy $0.28
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+48% Synergy $0.83
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+48% Synergy $2.11
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+47% Synergy $14.19
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+44% Synergy $14.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+43% Synergy $46.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+29% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler decks.

Zoetic Glyph Zoetic Glyph
+49% Synergy $0.22
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+49% Synergy $0.19
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.41
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+49% Synergy $3.57
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+49% Synergy $0.64
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+49% Synergy $12.30
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+49% Synergy $1.66
Telepathy Telepathy
+48% Synergy $1.06
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+48% Synergy $0.34
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+48% Synergy $9.83
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+47% Synergy $0.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+34% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler's Artifacts game plan.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+48% Synergy $4.90

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler Artifacts decks.

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+48% Synergy $0.95
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+47% Synergy $1.28
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+42% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+32% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler's Artifacts strategy.

Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+49% Synergy $0.21
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+49% Synergy $0.13
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+48% Synergy $0.31
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+48% Synergy $5.06
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+47% Synergy $0.24
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+45% Synergy $3.75
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+44% Synergy $0.53
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+43% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler's Artifacts decks.

Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.33
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+47% Synergy $0.35
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+46% Synergy $0.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $2.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+36% Synergy $5.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler: Artifacts.

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Renari, Merchant of Marvels Noble Heritage Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Noble Heritage
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Clan Crafter Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Clan Crafter
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Clan Crafter Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Eighth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
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The Fifteenth Doctor Jo Grant The Fifteenth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Fifteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
The Fifteenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fifteenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fifteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
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Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
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Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Seventh Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Seventh Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

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
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Haunted One Haunted One
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
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
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
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