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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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Creatures

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

Mourning Patrol Morning Apparition Mourning Patrol
+99% Synergy $0.05
Baithook Angler Hook-Haunt Drifter Baithook Angler
+99% Synergy $0.10
Beloved Beggar Generous Soul Beloved Beggar
+99% Synergy $0.06
Covetous Castaway Ghostly Castigator Covetous Castaway
+99% Synergy $0.09
Overwhelmed Archivist Archive Haunt Overwhelmed Archivist
+99% Synergy $0.17
Phantom Carriage Phantom Carriage
+99% Synergy $0.10
Binding Geist Spectral Binding Binding Geist
+99% Synergy $0.06
Shipwreck Sifters Shipwreck Sifters
+99% Synergy $0.05
Unblinking Observer Unblinking Observer
+99% Synergy $0.14
Devoted Grafkeeper Departed Soulkeeper Devoted Grafkeeper
+99% Synergy $0.13
Gutter Skulker Gutter Shortcut Gutter Skulker
+99% Synergy $0.06
Drogskol Infantry Drogskol Armaments Drogskol Infantry
+99% Synergy $0.07
Kindly Ancestor Ancestor's Embrace Kindly Ancestor
+99% Synergy $0.14
Chaplain of Alms Chapel Shieldgeist Chaplain of Alms
+99% Synergy $0.13
Distracting Geist Clever Distraction Distracting Geist
+99% Synergy $0.12
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+99% Synergy $0.14
Lantern Bearer Lanterns' Lift Lantern Bearer
+99% Synergy $0.07
Brine Comber Brinebound Gift Brine Comber
+99% Synergy $0.15
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+99% Synergy $0.72
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+99% Synergy $0.16
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+99% Synergy $0.30
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+98% Synergy $1.11
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+98% Synergy $0.28
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+97% Synergy $1.27
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+97% Synergy $1.08

Instants

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

Scour the Laboratory Scour the Laboratory
+99% Synergy $0.09
Scattered Thoughts Scattered Thoughts
+99% Synergy $0.12
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+99% Synergy $0.18
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+99% Synergy $0.27
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+99% Synergy $0.33
Dissipate Dissipate
+99% Synergy $0.20
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+98% Synergy $0.29
Think Twice Think Twice
+98% Synergy $0.27
Feeling of Dread Feeling of Dread
+98% Synergy $0.23
Consider Consider
+95% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Grasp of Phantoms Grasp of Phantoms
+99% Synergy $0.11
Runic Repetition Runic Repetition
+99% Synergy $0.12
Witness the Future Witness the Future
+99% Synergy $0.23
Drag Under Drag Under
+99% Synergy $0.06
Silent Departure Silent Departure
+99% Synergy $0.10
Pore Over the Pages Pore Over the Pages
+99% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Jar of Eyeballs Jar of Eyeballs
+99% Synergy $0.25
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+99% Synergy $0.08
Investigator's Journal Investigator's Journal
+99% Synergy $0.28
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+99% Synergy $0.21
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+99% Synergy $0.16

Enchantments

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

Spectral Prison Spectral Prison
+99% Synergy $0.05
Locked in the Cemetery Locked in the Cemetery
+99% Synergy $0.11
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+99% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Wings Ghostly Wings
+99% Synergy $0.13
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+99% Synergy $0.18
Sleep Paralysis Sleep Paralysis
+99% Synergy $0.14
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+99% Synergy $0.49
Claustrophobia Claustrophobia
+99% Synergy $0.09
Call to the Kindred Call to the Kindred
+99% Synergy $1.01
Curse of Silence Curse of Silence
+99% Synergy $0.36

Utility Lands

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

Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+99% Synergy $0.33
Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+99% Synergy $0.16
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+98% Synergy $0.35
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+98% Synergy $0.95
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+96% Synergy $1.64
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+95% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Corrupted Grafstone Corrupted Grafstone
+99% Synergy $0.27
Vessel of Endless Rest Vessel of Endless Rest
+99% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+84% Synergy $0.33
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+59% Synergy $5.65
Port Town Port Town
+53% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
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
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
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
The Eighth Doctor Dan Lewis The Eighth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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