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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Creatures

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

Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+49% Synergy $0.25
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+49% Synergy $10.79
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+48% Synergy $0.62
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+45% Synergy $3.69
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+25% Synergy $0.14
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+25% Synergy $1.04
Reckless Pyrosurfer Reckless Pyrosurfer
+25% Synergy $0.09
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+25% Synergy $0.24
Tideforce Elemental Tideforce Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.23
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+25% Synergy $2.75
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
+25% Synergy $8.97
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+25% Synergy $0.32
Elite Arcanist Elite Arcanist
+25% Synergy $0.27
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+25% Synergy $2.09
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+25% Synergy $0.22
Generator Servant Generator Servant
+25% Synergy $0.27
Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+24% Synergy $0.41
Hedron Detonator Hedron Detonator
+24% Synergy $9.93
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+24% Synergy $0.25
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+24% Synergy $0.85
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+24% Synergy $2.52
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+24% Synergy $0.14
Tunneling Geopede Tunneling Geopede
+24% Synergy $0.44
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+24% Synergy $0.47
Bloodthirsty Adversary Bloodthirsty Adversary
+24% Synergy $0.35
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+24% Synergy $5.33
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+24% Synergy $12.13
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+23% Synergy $0.18
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+23% Synergy $1.05
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+23% Synergy $0.25
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+23% Synergy $10.34
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+23% Synergy $3.98
Xorn Xorn
+22% Synergy $8.63
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.25
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+22% Synergy $0.41
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+22% Synergy $3.42
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+22% Synergy $0.35
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $10.97
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+21% Synergy $4.85
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+20% Synergy $6.18
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+20% Synergy $0.28
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+20% Synergy $4.20
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+19% Synergy $0.18
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+19% Synergy $0.54
Spark Double Spark Double
+19% Synergy $13.10
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+19% Synergy $4.70
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+18% Synergy $7.91
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+18% Synergy $17.75
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.27
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+15% Synergy $14.35

Instants

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

Audacious Swap Audacious Swap
+25% Synergy $0.23
Hearth Charm Hearth Charm
+25% Synergy $0.18
Veil of Secrecy Veil of Secrecy
+25% Synergy $0.24
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+25% Synergy $0.08
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+24% Synergy $0.46
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+24% Synergy $0.19
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
+24% Synergy $0.17
Disallow Disallow
+23% Synergy $1.66
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+23% Synergy $0.29
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+23% Synergy $0.08
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+23% Synergy $1.21
Cancel Cancel
+23% Synergy $0.23
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+23% Synergy $3.73
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+23% Synergy $14.51
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+22% Synergy $2.48
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+22% Synergy $0.92
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+21% Synergy $17.56
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+20% Synergy $14.63
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+18% Synergy $1.44
Dispel Dispel
+18% Synergy $0.39
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+18% Synergy $11.98
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $11.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $2.64
Aetherize Aetherize
+15% Synergy $0.48
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+14% Synergy $4.94
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.78
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $66.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.52
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.13
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $8.40
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $53.72
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $2.95
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $2.06
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.06
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+49% Synergy $0.38
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+25% Synergy $0.62
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+25% Synergy $4.92
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+25% Synergy $2.00
Flawless Forgery Flawless Forgery
+25% Synergy $0.16
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
+25% Synergy $0.29
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+25% Synergy $0.09
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+25% Synergy $0.68
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+24% Synergy $0.37
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.15
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+24% Synergy $0.07
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+24% Synergy $0.97
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+23% Synergy $0.20
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+23% Synergy $0.31
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+23% Synergy $0.25
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+23% Synergy $1.78
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+23% Synergy $0.52
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+22% Synergy $0.43
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+22% Synergy $0.29
Step Through Step Through
+22% Synergy $0.17
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+22% Synergy $0.28
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+22% Synergy $0.54
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+22% Synergy $4.58
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+22% Synergy $14.55
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+21% Synergy $0.17
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+21% Synergy $2.68
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+20% Synergy $3.59
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+20% Synergy $0.61
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+20% Synergy $0.34
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+18% Synergy $0.29
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+18% Synergy $0.23
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+18% Synergy $1907.80
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+17% Synergy $0.36
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+14% Synergy $4.13
Gamble Gamble
+7% Synergy $14.01
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $5.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.56
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.73
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+50% Synergy $0.53
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+33% Synergy $2.54
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+25% Synergy $2.58
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+25% Synergy $0.05
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+25% Synergy $15.13
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+25% Synergy $3.31
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+25% Synergy $12.39
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+25% Synergy $0.27
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+25% Synergy $1.20
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+25% Synergy $0.22
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+25% Synergy $30.71
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+25% Synergy $0.20
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+25% Synergy $0.17
Boom Box Boom Box
+25% Synergy $0.14
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.27
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+25% Synergy $0.19
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+25% Synergy $0.33
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+25% Synergy $0.13
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+25% Synergy $2.46
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+25% Synergy $10.70
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+25% Synergy $1.93
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+25% Synergy $0.10
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+24% Synergy $0.62
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $19.86
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+24% Synergy $7.58
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+24% Synergy $0.31
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+24% Synergy $10.71
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+23% Synergy $0.36
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+23% Synergy $0.38
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $3.99
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+23% Synergy $0.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $8.56
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+23% Synergy $4.79
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+23% Synergy $0.60
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+23% Synergy $0.27
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+23% Synergy $1.08
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+22% Synergy $2.93
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+22% Synergy $44.70
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+19% Synergy $9.74
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+17% Synergy $15.15
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $106.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+50% Synergy $0.17
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+49% Synergy $3.48
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+49% Synergy $0.19
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+42% Synergy $1.70
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+25% Synergy $0.33
Second Wind Second Wind
+25% Synergy $0.60
Copy Land Copy Land
+25% Synergy $1.56
Fervor Fervor
+25% Synergy $5.13
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+25% Synergy $0.36
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+25% Synergy $0.32
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+25% Synergy $3.84
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+25% Synergy $0.60
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+25% Synergy $0.28
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+25% Synergy $0.26
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+24% Synergy $0.37
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+24% Synergy $0.39
Future Sight Future Sight
+24% Synergy $0.34
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+24% Synergy $1.92
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+24% Synergy $3.88
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+24% Synergy $0.27
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+24% Synergy $27.96
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+24% Synergy $0.49
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+23% Synergy $1.26
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+23% Synergy $4.18
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+23% Synergy $14.71
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+23% Synergy $2.87
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+23% Synergy $0.27
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+20% Synergy $5.64
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+18% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+18% Synergy $4.89
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+17% Synergy $7.67
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+13% Synergy $13.44
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $10.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $58.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+24% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+49% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+37% Synergy $1.16
Junktown Junktown
+25% Synergy $0.24
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+25% Synergy $0.26
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+25% Synergy $0.77
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+25% Synergy $0.28
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+25% Synergy $0.34
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+24% Synergy $0.69
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+24% Synergy $0.49
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $2.86
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+24% Synergy $0.20
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $21.06
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+24% Synergy $3.00
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+24% Synergy $12.23
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+23% Synergy $8.92
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+22% Synergy $0.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.44
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+20% Synergy $55.63
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+19% Synergy $0.30
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+19% Synergy $0.33
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy $9.12
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $37.51
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+15% Synergy $1.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $111.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $4.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+50% Synergy $0.13
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+50% Synergy $0.07
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+24% Synergy $0.17
Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+21% Synergy $0.36
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+20% Synergy $48.61
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+20% Synergy $619.26
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+20% Synergy $75.35
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+19% Synergy $938.97
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $97.50
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+16% Synergy $140.43
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.51
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+13% Synergy $37.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.25
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-38% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+49% Synergy $0.10
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+41% Synergy $0.39
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+31% Synergy $23.81
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+26% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+25% Synergy $5.44
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+25% Synergy $5.71
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+24% Synergy $5.58
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+24% Synergy $1.68
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+23% Synergy $0.28
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+23% Synergy $7.86
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.28
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+21% Synergy $0.27
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+18% Synergy $27.92
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+18% Synergy $35.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $2.43
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+16% Synergy $29.10
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.26
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+12% Synergy $4.08
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+11% Synergy
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+8% Synergy $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $10.32
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.09
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $30.84
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-14% Synergy $4.03
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-16% Synergy $0.45
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-18% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
-19% Synergy $13.53
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-39% Synergy $0.35

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