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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Price tag $8.21

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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Game Changers

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

Intuition Intuition
+99% Synergy $327.91
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+99% Synergy $5.16
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+97% Synergy $470.01
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+95% Synergy $165.43
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+94% Synergy $105.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+92% Synergy $126.91
The One Ring The One Ring
+92% Synergy $100.97
Force of Will Force of Will
+92% Synergy $69.84
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+83% Synergy $36.39
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $69.05

Creatures

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

Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+99% Synergy $0.43
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+99% Synergy $0.34
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+98% Synergy $0.58
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+98% Synergy $1.18
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+97% Synergy $10.16
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+97% Synergy $34.70
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+96% Synergy $16.65
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+96% Synergy $5.18
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+96% Synergy $18.48
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+95% Synergy $8.23
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+95% Synergy $40.13
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+93% Synergy $13.88
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+92% Synergy $10.55
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+89% Synergy $36.85
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+89% Synergy $15.96
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+89% Synergy $0.52
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+78% Synergy $58.54
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+100% Synergy $0.10
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+100% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+98% Synergy $2.78
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+97% Synergy $10.21
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+97% Synergy $15.60
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+97% Synergy $0.35
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+96% Synergy $18.02
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+95% Synergy $1.97
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+95% Synergy $4.96
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+95% Synergy $8.73
Silence Silence
+92% Synergy $9.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+87% Synergy $7.01
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+87% Synergy $17.00
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+85% Synergy $55.62
Swan Song Swan Song
+82% Synergy $8.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+47% Synergy $1.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.33

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+99% Synergy $8.96
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+99% Synergy $388.91
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+97% Synergy $3.48
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+94% Synergy $0.25
Fabricate Fabricate
+89% Synergy $9.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+99% Synergy $9.90
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+99% Synergy $6.15
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+94% Synergy $1.55
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+93% Synergy $47.12
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+100% Synergy $11.67
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+100% Synergy $11.78

Enchantments

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

Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+99% Synergy $10.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+84% Synergy $11.84
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+100% Synergy $186.52

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+97% Synergy $18.65
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+96% Synergy $22.85
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+89% Synergy $6.99

Utility Lands

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

City of Traitors City of Traitors
+99% Synergy $521.77
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+97% Synergy $1.54
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+93% Synergy $62.83
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+91% Synergy $13.18
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+90% Synergy $6.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+89% Synergy $40.21
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+88% Synergy $9.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $31.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+97% Synergy $1094.00
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+96% Synergy $3.90
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+94% Synergy $36.93
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+94% Synergy $240.15
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+50% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.22
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+100% Synergy $0.15
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+100% Synergy $0.12

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+97% Synergy $51.05
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+96% Synergy $32.98
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+96% Synergy $51.82
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+94% Synergy $33.54
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+93% Synergy $35.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+93% Synergy $11.91
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+93% Synergy $38.04
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+93% Synergy $30.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+92% Synergy $20.04
Tundra Tundra
+87% Synergy $3000.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+87% Synergy $7.01
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+82% Synergy $11.62
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+76% Synergy $3.96
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+73% Synergy $8.50
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+68% Synergy $15.92
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+61% Synergy $17.49
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+55% Synergy $0.33
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+52% Synergy $8.44
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.32
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 // Folk Hero: cEDH.

The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One Haunted One
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
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
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier