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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist: Equipment
Price tag $0.34

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%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Equipment plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Lion Sash Lion Sash
+99% Synergy $2.88
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+99% Synergy $4.19
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+99% Synergy $20.82
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+99% Synergy $0.49
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+98% Synergy $0.77
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+98% Synergy $0.30
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+98% Synergy $1.60
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+96% Synergy $0.25
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+96% Synergy $2.43
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+94% Synergy $3.81
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+93% Synergy $0.46
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+92% Synergy $0.45
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+89% Synergy $0.38
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+89% Synergy $0.58
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+85% Synergy $0.70
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+78% Synergy $58.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+75% Synergy $0.26
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+100% Synergy $0.75
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+100% Synergy $0.34
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+100% Synergy $0.20

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist's Equipment deck ahead.

Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+98% Synergy $1.32
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+98% Synergy $4.17
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+95% Synergy $1.49
Dispatch Dispatch
+87% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+74% Synergy $1.46
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+62% Synergy $3.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy $3.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Equipment game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+99% Synergy $8.74
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+98% Synergy $0.73
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+97% Synergy $2.65
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+97% Synergy $0.77
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+91% Synergy $4.04
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+100% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist Equipment decks.

Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+99% Synergy $1.38
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+99% Synergy $13.76
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+99% Synergy $0.40
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+99% Synergy $1.66
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+99% Synergy $10.55
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+99% Synergy $46.52
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+98% Synergy $3.63
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+98% Synergy $39.01
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+98% Synergy $3.24
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+97% Synergy $3.01
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+97% Synergy $8.14
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+93% Synergy $47.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+80% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+74% Synergy $2.99
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+100% Synergy $11.77
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+100% Synergy $0.31
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+100% Synergy $0.52
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+100% Synergy $0.20

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Equipment strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist decks.

Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+99% Synergy $0.49
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+99% Synergy $5.01
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+99% Synergy $18.41
Monk Class Monk Class
+99% Synergy $0.38
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+99% Synergy $1.75
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+98% Synergy $10.11

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist Equipment decks.

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+93% Synergy $0.69
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+88% Synergy $8.69
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+85% Synergy $0.88
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+85% Synergy $0.36
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+84% Synergy $0.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+52% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist's Equipment strategy.

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+50% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+43% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist's Equipment decks.

Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+92% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+90% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+84% Synergy $0.39
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+80% Synergy $4.52
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+78% Synergy $6.62
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+76% Synergy $3.87
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+73% Synergy $9.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+68% Synergy $15.52
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+65% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+63% Synergy $0.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+61% Synergy $18.75
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+60% Synergy $5.38
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+56% Synergy $0.34
Port Town Port Town
+53% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+52% Synergy $8.39
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+37% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+34% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
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
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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
Noctis, Heir Apparent Noctis, Heir Apparent
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

Other Available Backgrounds

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Haunted One Haunted One
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
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
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier