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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Price tag $0.16

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+100% Synergy $0.21
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+99% Synergy $3.36
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+99% Synergy $14.00
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+98% Synergy $1.70
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+96% Synergy $1.64
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+93% Synergy $1.97
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+78% Synergy $42.20
Ambush Paratrooper Ambush Paratrooper
+50% Synergy $0.04
Geology Enthusiast Geology Enthusiast
+50% Synergy $0.16
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+50% Synergy $0.04
Transcendent Master Transcendent Master
+50% Synergy $2.08
Tymora's Invoker Tymora's Invoker
+50% Synergy $0.05
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+50% Synergy $0.57
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+50% Synergy $0.03
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+49% Synergy $0.28
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+49% Synergy $0.32
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+49% Synergy $0.05
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+48% Synergy $1.08
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+48% Synergy $0.34
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+48% Synergy $1.09
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+48% Synergy $0.23
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+48% Synergy $0.16
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+47% Synergy $5.47
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+47% Synergy $0.44
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+47% Synergy $0.82
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+46% Synergy $0.44
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+45% Synergy $0.58
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+45% Synergy $0.23
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+43% Synergy $2.78
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+43% Synergy $0.25
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+42% Synergy $10.14
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+38% Synergy $0.35
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+35% Synergy $0.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+50% Synergy $0.50
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+50% Synergy $0.16
Perilous Voyage Perilous Voyage
+50% Synergy $0.05
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+48% Synergy $0.43
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+48% Synergy $0.08
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+48% Synergy $0.09
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+48% Synergy $2.25
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+47% Synergy $0.51
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+44% Synergy $0.60
Dispatch Dispatch
+37% Synergy $0.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+28% Synergy $0.80
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+25% Synergy $1.75
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $0.84
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+14% Synergy $2.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+97% Synergy $0.59
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+50% Synergy $0.30
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+49% Synergy $8.35
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+48% Synergy $0.62
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+47% Synergy $0.62
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+47% Synergy $1.94
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+44% Synergy $34.20
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+43% Synergy $2.29
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+40% Synergy $1.66
Austere Command Austere Command
+35% Synergy $0.44
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+22% Synergy $1.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+100% Synergy $0.16
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+100% Synergy $0.18
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+100% Synergy $0.39
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+99% Synergy $2.39
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+99% Synergy $0.36
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+97% Synergy $1.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $1.30
Bronze Cudgels Bronze Cudgels
+50% Synergy $0.05
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+50% Synergy $0.92
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+50% Synergy $0.19
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+50% Synergy $5.81
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+50% Synergy $2.06
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+50% Synergy $0.34
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+50% Synergy $3.88
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+50% Synergy $1.86
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+50% Synergy $0.12
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+50% Synergy $0.10
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+50% Synergy $8.34
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+49% Synergy $1.86
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+49% Synergy $35.07
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+49% Synergy $16.80
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+49% Synergy $1.02
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+49% Synergy $8.42
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+48% Synergy $5.26
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+48% Synergy $11.66
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $2.31
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+48% Synergy $1.04
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+48% Synergy $33.77
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy $7.32
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+43% Synergy $29.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+30% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Stoneskin Stoneskin
+99% Synergy $0.57
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+99% Synergy $0.58
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.31
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.26
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+50% Synergy $0.17
Saving Grace Saving Grace
+50% Synergy $0.14
Solid Footing Solid Footing
+50% Synergy $0.08
High Alert High Alert
+49% Synergy $0.34
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+49% Synergy $21.70
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+49% Synergy $4.36
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+49% Synergy $1.46
Monk Class Monk Class
+49% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+33% Synergy $8.34

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+92% Synergy $0.77
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+89% Synergy $7.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+86% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $1.98
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+50% Synergy $0.19
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+49% Synergy $2.21
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+47% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+47% Synergy $1.33
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+44% Synergy $6.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+39% Synergy $38.71
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+36% Synergy $0.76
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+35% Synergy $0.58

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+48% Synergy $1.79
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+38% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+79% Synergy $4.40
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+75% Synergy $8.46
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+54% Synergy $11.67
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+49% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.50
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+44% Synergy $30.44
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+42% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+42% Synergy $3.53
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+41% Synergy $0.22
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+41% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+39% Synergy $0.28
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+37% Synergy $0.76
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+34% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+33% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+28% Synergy $3.34
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+28% Synergy $0.41
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+26% Synergy $4.80
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+20% Synergy $13.72
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $2.62
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+10% Synergy $0.45
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $9.92
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist.

The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Tana, the Bloodsower Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

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