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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 $0.16
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+49% Synergy $13.38
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+48% Synergy $0.49
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+45% Synergy $2.48
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+25% Synergy $0.12
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+25% Synergy $0.35
Reckless Pyrosurfer Reckless Pyrosurfer
+25% Synergy $0.06
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+25% Synergy $0.12
Tideforce Elemental Tideforce Elemental
+25% Synergy $0.26
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+25% Synergy $1.18
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
+25% Synergy $8.78
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+25% Synergy $0.22
Elite Arcanist Elite Arcanist
+25% Synergy $0.34
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+25% Synergy $0.83
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+25% Synergy $0.14
Generator Servant Generator Servant
+25% Synergy $0.11
Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+24% Synergy $0.28
Hedron Detonator Hedron Detonator
+24% Synergy $1.87
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+24% Synergy $0.18
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+24% Synergy $0.41
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+24% Synergy $1.86
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+24% Synergy $0.06
Tunneling Geopede Tunneling Geopede
+24% Synergy $0.41
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+24% Synergy $0.43
Bloodthirsty Adversary Bloodthirsty Adversary
+24% Synergy $0.22
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+24% Synergy $6.14
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+24% Synergy $13.70
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+23% Synergy $0.28
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+23% Synergy $1.16
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+23% Synergy $0.18
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+23% Synergy $6.91
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+23% Synergy $2.82
Xorn Xorn
+22% Synergy $7.01
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.09
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+22% Synergy $0.75
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+22% Synergy $3.07
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+22% Synergy $0.24
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $11.50
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+21% Synergy $2.71
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+20% Synergy $5.50
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+20% Synergy $0.17
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+20% Synergy $0.80
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+19% Synergy $0.26
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+19% Synergy $0.51
Spark Double Spark Double
+19% Synergy $7.92
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+19% Synergy $3.57
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+18% Synergy $2.72
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+18% Synergy $11.87
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.25
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+15% Synergy $14.08

Instants

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

Audacious Swap Audacious Swap
+25% Synergy $0.19
Hearth Charm Hearth Charm
+25% Synergy $0.21
Veil of Secrecy Veil of Secrecy
+25% Synergy $0.20
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+25% Synergy $0.06
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+24% Synergy $0.34
Echoing Truth Echoing Truth
+24% Synergy $0.22
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
+24% Synergy $0.16
Disallow Disallow
+23% Synergy $1.55
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+23% Synergy $0.13
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+23% Synergy $0.13
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+23% Synergy $1.18
Cancel Cancel
+23% Synergy $0.28
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+23% Synergy $3.06
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+23% Synergy $14.03
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+22% Synergy $3.54
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+22% Synergy $0.51
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+21% Synergy $9.30
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+20% Synergy $8.20
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+18% Synergy $4.51
Dispel Dispel
+18% Synergy $0.37
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+18% Synergy $8.90
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $7.66
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $1.45
Aetherize Aetherize
+15% Synergy $0.45
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+14% Synergy $13.39
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.87
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $1.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $50.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.50
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.10
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $8.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $42.02
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $1.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.26
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.34

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 $0.33
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+25% Synergy $0.66
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+25% Synergy $0.43
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+25% Synergy $0.41
Flawless Forgery Flawless Forgery
+25% Synergy $0.16
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
+25% Synergy $0.07
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+25% Synergy $0.05
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+25% Synergy $0.38
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+24% Synergy $0.35
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.09
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+24% Synergy $0.03
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+24% Synergy $0.46
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+23% Synergy $0.15
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+23% Synergy $0.18
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+23% Synergy $0.20
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+23% Synergy $1.25
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+23% Synergy $0.82
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+22% Synergy $0.30
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+22% Synergy $0.24
Step Through Step Through
+22% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+22% Synergy $0.18
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+22% Synergy $0.30
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+22% Synergy $3.04
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+22% Synergy $13.04
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+21% Synergy $0.19
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+21% Synergy $3.18
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+20% Synergy $1.48
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+20% Synergy $0.55
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+20% Synergy $0.52
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+18% Synergy $0.27
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+18% Synergy $0.21
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+18% Synergy $1482.44
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+17% Synergy $0.30
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+14% Synergy $2.94
Gamble Gamble
+7% Synergy $10.63
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $4.82
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $3.74
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $25.52
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $1.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+50% Synergy $0.41
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+33% Synergy $3.95
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+25% Synergy $2.12
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+25% Synergy $0.06
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+25% Synergy $20.37
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+25% Synergy $3.93
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+25% Synergy $4.42
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+25% Synergy $0.23
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+25% Synergy $1.22
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+25% Synergy $0.11
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+25% Synergy $29.61
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+25% Synergy $0.13
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+25% Synergy $0.11
Boom Box Boom Box
+25% Synergy $0.05
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.12
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+25% Synergy $0.09
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+25% Synergy $0.30
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+25% Synergy $0.08
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+25% Synergy $1.28
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+25% Synergy $5.19
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+25% Synergy $1.76
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+25% Synergy $0.09
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+24% Synergy $0.85
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $19.04
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+24% Synergy $3.87
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+24% Synergy $0.23
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+24% Synergy $4.63
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+23% Synergy $0.19
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+23% Synergy $0.25
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $2.24
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+23% Synergy $0.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $5.28
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+23% Synergy $13.72
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+23% Synergy $0.42
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+23% Synergy $0.23
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+23% Synergy $1.18
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+22% Synergy $1.64
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+22% Synergy $36.21
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+19% Synergy $7.65
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+17% Synergy $17.19
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $82.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

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

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+50% Synergy $0.09
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+49% Synergy $6.76
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+49% Synergy $0.14
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+42% Synergy $1.34
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+25% Synergy $0.19
Second Wind Second Wind
+25% Synergy $0.38
Copy Land Copy Land
+25% Synergy $1.42
Fervor Fervor
+25% Synergy $3.23
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+25% Synergy $0.44
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+25% Synergy $0.43
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+25% Synergy $5.82
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+25% Synergy $0.44
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+25% Synergy $0.22
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+25% Synergy $0.18
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+24% Synergy $0.22
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 $1.77
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+24% Synergy $2.06
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+24% Synergy $0.07
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+24% Synergy $19.45
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+24% Synergy $0.61
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+23% Synergy $0.42
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+23% Synergy $2.15
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+23% Synergy $16.79
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+23% Synergy $2.56
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+23% Synergy $0.20
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+20% Synergy $6.63
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+18% Synergy $0.69
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+18% Synergy $1.93
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+17% Synergy $5.43
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+13% Synergy $9.44
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $8.45
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $49.29

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 $4.03

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+49% Synergy $0.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+37% Synergy $0.32
Junktown Junktown
+25% Synergy $0.14
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+25% Synergy $0.17
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+25% Synergy $0.39
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+25% Synergy $0.21
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+25% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+24% Synergy $0.56
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+24% Synergy $0.55
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $4.55
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+24% Synergy $0.07
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $18.89
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+24% Synergy $1.67
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+24% Synergy $12.28
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+23% Synergy $2.85
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+22% Synergy $0.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.40
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+20% Synergy $49.50
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+19% Synergy $0.24
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+19% Synergy $0.19
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy $10.78
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $41.89
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+15% Synergy $2.92
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $95.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.59
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+50% Synergy $0.20
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+50% Synergy $0.07
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+24% Synergy $0.09
Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+21% Synergy $0.27
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+20% Synergy $39.82
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+20% Synergy $462.58
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+20% Synergy $31.25
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+19% Synergy $669.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $77.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+16% Synergy $103.74
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.38
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+13% Synergy $26.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.24
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-38% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+49% Synergy $0.24
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+41% Synergy $0.35
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+31% Synergy $14.22
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+26% Synergy $0.29
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+25% Synergy $1.94
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+25% Synergy $3.47
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+24% Synergy $4.45
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+24% Synergy $2.27
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+23% Synergy $0.19
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+23% Synergy $6.76
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.55
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+21% Synergy $0.20
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+18% Synergy $23.97
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+18% Synergy $30.82
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $5.01
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+16% Synergy $26.74
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.30
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+12% Synergy $2.33
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+11% Synergy
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+8% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.21
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $18.21
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $3.99
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $24.05
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-14% Synergy $3.16
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-16% Synergy $0.66
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-18% Synergy $0.13
Training Center Training Center
-19% Synergy $10.04
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-39% Synergy $0.33

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