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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Price tag $0.70

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

cEDH 14%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero's cEDH builds — cards that lean hardest into the cEDH theme.

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.88
Intuition Intuition
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $358.27
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $549.38
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $420.25
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.24
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.72
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $35.89
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.16
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $476.08
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.36

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero cEDH game on their own.

Intuition Intuition
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $358.27
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.24
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $476.08
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $1112.65
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $166.86
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $113.71
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.66
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $121.74
Force of Will Force of Will
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $60.44
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.33
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $63.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $37.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $69.67
The One Ring The One Ring
+58% Synergy in 67% of decks $113.59
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+57% Synergy in 67% of decks $18.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+43% Synergy in 67% of decks $58.13
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+29% Synergy in 33% of decks $22.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $39.16

Creatures

Creatures that carry the cEDH plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.72
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $35.89
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $17.44
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $19.35
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $34.67
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.66
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.06
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $54.91
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.24
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.23
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.37
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $10.30
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $6.68
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $6.89
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+57% Synergy in 67% of decks $18.93
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $12.38
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $32.18
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+55% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.66
The Wondrous Wasp The Wondrous Wasp
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.79
King T'Challa Black Panther, Hope Enduring King T'Challa
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.45
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.14
Pili-Pala Pili-Pala
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.58
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.02
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.60
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.97
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.88
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+29% Synergy in 33% of decks $22.94
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.45
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.86
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.50
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.92

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero's cEDH deck ahead.

Intuition Intuition
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $358.27
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.24
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.16
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.36
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.98
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $16.02
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.87
Force of Will Force of Will
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $60.44
Silence Silence
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.40
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.33
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $63.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $37.78
Swan Song Swan Song
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.83
Dispel Dispel
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.36
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.60
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+58% Synergy in 67% of decks $48.61
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+52% Synergy in 67% of decks $8.43
Shell Shield Shell Shield
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.09
Wings of the Cosmos Wings of the Cosmos
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Disrupting Shoal Disrupting Shoal
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.09
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
Commandeer Commandeer
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.81
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.03
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.99
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.33
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+29% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.37
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $56.12
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.85
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $39.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.80

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the cEDH game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero.

Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $420.25
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.45
Reshape Reshape
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.26
Fabricate Fabricate
+55% Synergy in 67% of decks $10.46
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.43
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.83
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.11

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero cEDH decks.

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.88
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $12.52
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.61
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $39.88
The One Ring The One Ring
+58% Synergy in 67% of decks $113.59
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.66
Disruptor Flute Disruptor Flute
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.66
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $42.69
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.34
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $12.07

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the cEDH strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero decks.

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $13.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $69.67
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $185.22
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $10.12
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+43% Synergy in 67% of decks $58.13
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+29% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.61

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero's cEDH game plan.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $21.64
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $25.76
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $7.19

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero cEDH decks.

City of Traitors City of Traitors
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $549.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $121.74
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $58.92
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $17.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $36.05
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $27.93
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.60
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $6.27
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+54% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.11

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero's cEDH strategy.

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $476.08
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $1112.65
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $166.86
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $37.53
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $225.94
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $113.71
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.13
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.70
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+48% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $84.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero's cEDH decks.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $50.62
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $61.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $29.06
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.20
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $31.94
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $36.51
Tundra Tundra
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $3000.00
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $14.09
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+74% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.56
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+71% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+66% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.65
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $36.62
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+60% Synergy in 100% of decks $21.23
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+58% Synergy in 67% of decks $36.78
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+58% Synergy in 67% of decks $18.71
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+53% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+52% Synergy in 67% of decks $8.43
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+50% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.21
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+46% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.94
Starting Town Starting Town
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.88
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Island Island
-29% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.08
Plains Plains
-62% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero: cEDH.

The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Noble Heritage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Third Doctor Jo Grant The Third Doctor // Jo Grant
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
The Eighth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Third Doctor Peri Brown The Third Doctor // Peri Brown
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
The Fifth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fifth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Sword Coast Sailor Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Sword Coast Sailor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler

Other Available Backgrounds

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

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Haunted One Haunted One
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Far Traveler Far Traveler
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
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