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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Price tag $0.19

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 $0.16
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+49% Synergy $11.08
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+48% Synergy $0.63
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+45% Synergy $2.71
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+25% Synergy $0.11
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+25% Synergy $0.33
Reckless Pyrosurfer Reckless Pyrosurfer
+25% Synergy $0.05
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+25% Synergy $0.10
Tideforce Elemental Tideforce Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.23
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+25% Synergy $1.17
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
+25% Synergy $8.44
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+25% Synergy $0.19
Elite Arcanist Elite Arcanist
+25% Synergy $0.36
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+25% Synergy $1.04
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+25% Synergy $0.17
Generator Servant Generator Servant
+25% Synergy $0.17
Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+24% Synergy $0.33
Hedron Detonator Hedron Detonator
+24% Synergy $1.79
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+24% Synergy $0.16
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+24% Synergy $0.35
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+24% Synergy $3.87
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+24% Synergy $0.07
Tunneling Geopede Tunneling Geopede
+24% Synergy $0.32
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+24% Synergy $0.43
Bloodthirsty Adversary Bloodthirsty Adversary
+24% Synergy $0.25
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+24% Synergy $4.42
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+24% Synergy $14.93
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+23% Synergy $0.26
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+23% Synergy $1.03
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+23% Synergy $0.17
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+23% Synergy $5.50
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+23% Synergy $2.75
Xorn Xorn
+22% Synergy $4.92
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.12
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+22% Synergy $0.84
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+22% Synergy $3.15
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+22% Synergy $0.25
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $9.08
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+21% Synergy $2.37
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+20% Synergy $2.96
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+20% Synergy $0.15
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+20% Synergy $0.97
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+19% Synergy $0.23
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+19% Synergy $0.41
Spark Double Spark Double
+19% Synergy $6.73
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+19% Synergy $3.66
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+18% Synergy $2.35
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+18% Synergy $11.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+15% Synergy $13.13

Instants

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

Audacious Swap Audacious Swap
+25% Synergy $0.17
Hearth Charm Hearth Charm
+25% Synergy $0.22
Veil of Secrecy Veil of Secrecy
+25% Synergy $0.22
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+25% Synergy $0.09
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+24% Synergy $0.49
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+24% Synergy $0.23
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
+24% Synergy $0.19
Disallow Disallow
+23% Synergy $1.88
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+23% Synergy $0.16
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+23% Synergy $0.09
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+23% Synergy $1.25
Cancel Cancel
+23% Synergy $0.27
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+23% Synergy $2.84
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+23% Synergy $15.15
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+22% Synergy $2.81
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+22% Synergy $0.47
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+21% Synergy $8.78
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+20% Synergy $15.17
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+18% Synergy $4.55
Dispel Dispel
+18% Synergy $0.30
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+18% Synergy $8.40
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $7.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $1.38
Aetherize Aetherize
+15% Synergy $0.27
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+14% Synergy $15.09
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.61
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $1.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $46.03
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.35
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.15
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $6.02
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $42.74
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $0.99
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.79
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.24
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.51

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 $0.27
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+25% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+25% Synergy $0.45
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+25% Synergy $0.36
Flawless Forgery Flawless Forgery
+25% Synergy $0.17
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
+25% Synergy $0.10
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+25% Synergy $0.07
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+25% Synergy $0.46
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+24% Synergy $0.43
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.12
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+24% Synergy $0.04
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+24% Synergy $0.41
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+23% Synergy $0.15
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+23% Synergy $0.16
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+23% Synergy $0.20
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+23% Synergy $0.99
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+23% Synergy $0.75
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+22% Synergy $0.44
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+22% Synergy $0.31
Step Through Step Through
+22% Synergy $0.17
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+22% Synergy $0.18
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+22% Synergy $0.27
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+22% Synergy $3.14
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+22% Synergy $11.84
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+21% Synergy $0.19
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+21% Synergy $2.65
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+20% Synergy $1.65
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+20% Synergy $0.43
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+20% Synergy $0.49
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+18% Synergy $0.24
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+18% Synergy $0.21
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+18% Synergy $1474.14
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+17% Synergy $0.26
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+14% Synergy $3.16
Gamble Gamble
+7% Synergy $7.96
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.89
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $26.02
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $1.07

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+50% Synergy $0.39
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+33% Synergy $4.43
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+25% Synergy $1.87
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+25% Synergy $0.08
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+25% Synergy $17.89
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+25% Synergy $5.23
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+25% Synergy $5.92
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+25% Synergy $0.21
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+25% Synergy $1.34
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+25% Synergy $0.12
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+25% Synergy $27.19
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+25% Synergy $0.12
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+25% Synergy $0.12
Boom Box Boom Box
+25% Synergy $0.06
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.18
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+25% Synergy $0.09
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+25% Synergy $0.26
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+25% Synergy $0.11
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+25% Synergy $1.84
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+25% Synergy $5.90
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+25% Synergy $2.39
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+25% Synergy $0.07
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+24% Synergy $0.92
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $20.58
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+24% Synergy $4.11
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+24% Synergy $0.22
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+24% Synergy $4.05
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+23% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+23% Synergy $0.28
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $2.19
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+23% Synergy $0.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $7.30
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+23% Synergy $13.33
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+23% Synergy $0.39
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+23% Synergy $0.27
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+23% Synergy $0.66
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+22% Synergy $1.14
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+22% Synergy $35.07
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+19% Synergy $7.09
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+17% Synergy $14.07
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $67.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+50% Synergy $0.08
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+49% Synergy $6.52
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+49% Synergy $0.11
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+42% Synergy $1.36
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+25% Synergy $0.16
Second Wind Second Wind
+25% Synergy $0.39
Copy Land Copy Land
+25% Synergy $1.11
Fervor Fervor
+25% Synergy $3.29
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+25% Synergy $0.42
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+25% Synergy $0.44
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+25% Synergy $1.51
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+25% Synergy $0.45
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+25% Synergy $0.24
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+25% Synergy $0.17
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+24% Synergy $0.18
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+24% Synergy $0.57
Future Sight Future Sight
+24% Synergy $0.21
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+24% Synergy $1.73
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+24% Synergy $2.31
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+24% Synergy $0.06
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+24% Synergy $18.73
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+24% Synergy $0.63
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+23% Synergy $0.48
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+23% Synergy $2.14
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+23% Synergy $15.58
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+23% Synergy $2.04
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+23% Synergy $0.17
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+20% Synergy $5.75
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+18% Synergy $0.75
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+18% Synergy $1.40
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+17% Synergy $4.16
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+13% Synergy $7.91
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $8.59
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $48.94

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 $3.22

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+49% Synergy $0.05
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+37% Synergy $0.25
Junktown Junktown
+25% Synergy $0.14
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+25% Synergy $0.16
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+25% Synergy $0.51
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+25% Synergy $0.21
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+25% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+24% Synergy $0.49
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+24% Synergy $0.62
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $3.72
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+24% Synergy $0.09
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $16.70
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+24% Synergy $2.02
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+24% Synergy $13.11
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+23% Synergy $2.72
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+22% Synergy $1.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+20% Synergy $51.06
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+19% Synergy $0.25
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+19% Synergy $0.19
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy $7.71
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $38.71
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+15% Synergy $1.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $94.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.09
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+50% Synergy $0.16
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+50% Synergy $0.05
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+24% Synergy $0.10
Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+21% Synergy $0.25
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+20% Synergy $55.47
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+20% Synergy $439.87
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+20% Synergy $29.85
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+19% Synergy $643.82
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $71.37
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+16% Synergy $92.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.32
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+13% Synergy $24.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy $0.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.12
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-38% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+49% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+41% Synergy $0.29
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+31% Synergy $11.03
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+26% Synergy $0.33
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+25% Synergy $2.24
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+25% Synergy $3.51
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+24% Synergy $4.30
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+24% Synergy $1.87
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+23% Synergy $0.24
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+23% Synergy $6.79
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.47
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+21% Synergy $0.21
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+18% Synergy $29.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+18% Synergy $30.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.41
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $3.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+16% Synergy $24.47
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.22
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+12% Synergy $2.96
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+11% Synergy
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+8% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.10
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $14.87
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.67
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $24.28
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-14% Synergy $2.38
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-16% Synergy $0.47
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-18% Synergy $0.25
Training Center Training Center
-19% Synergy $10.54
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-39% Synergy $0.31

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