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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One: Aristocrats
Price tag $6.11

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One
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Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Wizards 57% Aristocrats 9% Humans 6% Combo 5% Blink 3%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One's Aristocrats builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aristocrats theme.

Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+99% Synergy $0.30
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+99% Synergy $2.61
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+100% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One Aristocrats game on their own.

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+14% Synergy $1.61

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+75% Synergy $2.54
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+75% Synergy $0.23
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+74% Synergy $3.50
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+73% Synergy $37.59
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+72% Synergy $0.35
Bog Initiate Bog Initiate
+50% Synergy $0.17
Night Clubber Night Clubber
+50% Synergy $0.23
Galvanic Alchemist Galvanic Alchemist
+50% Synergy $0.08
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+50% Synergy $0.20
Loch Mare Loch Mare
+50% Synergy $0.78
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+49% Synergy $1.12
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+49% Synergy $3.65
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+49% Synergy $1.05
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+49% Synergy $0.35
Glamer Gifter Glamer Gifter
+49% Synergy $0.23
Soul Diviner Soul Diviner
+48% Synergy $0.73
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+48% Synergy $0.40
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+48% Synergy $0.37
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+47% Synergy $0.79
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+47% Synergy $5.19
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+46% Synergy $0.76
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+46% Synergy $0.32
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+46% Synergy $13.89
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+45% Synergy $13.24
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+44% Synergy $0.36
Bushmeat Poacher Bushmeat Poacher
+25% Synergy $0.21
Initiates of the Ebon Hand Initiates of the Ebon Hand
+25% Synergy $0.11
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+25% Synergy $0.37
Mnemonic Sliver Mnemonic Sliver
+25% Synergy $0.46
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+25% Synergy $0.33
Basal Sliver Basal Sliver
+25% Synergy $0.59
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop Ormendahl, the Corrupter Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
+25% Synergy $0.46
Hapless Researcher Hapless Researcher
+25% Synergy $0.18
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+25% Synergy $0.42
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+25% Synergy $0.30
Blighted Shaman Blighted Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.24
Disciple of Deceit Disciple of Deceit
+25% Synergy $0.19
Skirsdag Flayer Skirsdag Flayer
+25% Synergy $0.13
Brine Shaman Brine Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.15
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+25% Synergy $5.68
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+24% Synergy $0.55
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+24% Synergy $0.16
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+24% Synergy $0.42
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+24% Synergy $4.28
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+24% Synergy $0.52
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+24% Synergy $0.29
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+23% Synergy $1.14
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+21% Synergy $1.47
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+20% Synergy $5.89
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+12% Synergy $0.74

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+25% Synergy $1.82
Ertai's Meddling Ertai's Meddling
+25% Synergy $2.66
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+24% Synergy $6.49
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+22% Synergy $14.73
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+22% Synergy $5.17
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+21% Synergy $6.33
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+20% Synergy $1.88
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+19% Synergy $9.76
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+19% Synergy $3.29
Village Rites Village Rites
+18% Synergy $0.74
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+18% Synergy $0.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+15% Synergy $12.67
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+14% Synergy $0.44
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $3.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.11
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $7.86
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $4.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One.

Step Through Step Through
+74% Synergy $0.21
Perfect Intimidation Perfect Intimidation
+33% Synergy $0.18
Illicit Shipment Illicit Shipment
+25% Synergy $0.24
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+23% Synergy $0.31
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+23% Synergy $5.14
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+20% Synergy $28.02
Living Death Living Death
+20% Synergy $2.19
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+20% Synergy $9.42
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+19% Synergy $16.10
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+18% Synergy $4.22
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+16% Synergy $16.88
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+13% Synergy $0.36
Victimize Victimize
+11% Synergy $2.02
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $8.59
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $4.98
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One Aristocrats decks.

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+75% Synergy $1.04
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+68% Synergy $15.31
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+50% Synergy $0.52
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+49% Synergy $15.61
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+49% Synergy $1.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+48% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $2.99
Runed Stalactite Runed Stalactite
+25% Synergy $0.16
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+25% Synergy $11.43
Hivestone Hivestone
+25% Synergy $0.49
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+25% Synergy $0.56
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+25% Synergy $29.73
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+25% Synergy $0.11
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.31
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+25% Synergy $0.41
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+25% Synergy $1.08
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+25% Synergy $11.94
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+25% Synergy $19.92
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.20
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+25% Synergy $2.69
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+25% Synergy $0.14
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+24% Synergy $5.21
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+24% Synergy $3.63
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+24% Synergy $1.18
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+24% Synergy $37.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+23% Synergy $0.74
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+22% Synergy $15.56
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+20% Synergy $54.11
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+17% Synergy $4.72
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $6.62

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One decks.

Faces of the Past Faces of the Past
+50% Synergy $14.64
Aura of Dominion Aura of Dominion
+50% Synergy $4.14
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+25% Synergy $0.16
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+25% Synergy $0.28
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+25% Synergy $0.47
Sinking Feeling Sinking Feeling
+25% Synergy $0.17
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+25% Synergy $0.10
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+24% Synergy $8.69
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+24% Synergy $11.71
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+23% Synergy $7.21
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+23% Synergy $5.72
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+22% Synergy $4.57
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+22% Synergy $0.35
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+22% Synergy $0.45
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+22% Synergy $7.23
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+20% Synergy $24.87
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+20% Synergy $29.50
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+18% Synergy $18.09
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+12% Synergy $14.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One's Aristocrats game plan.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+24% Synergy $19.12

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One Aristocrats decks.

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+48% Synergy $0.30
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+48% Synergy $5.05
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+38% Synergy $11.57
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+25% Synergy $1.90
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+24% Synergy $0.63
High Market High Market
+23% Synergy $0.48
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+23% Synergy $10.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+22% Synergy $49.84
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy $60.97
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $26.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $39.67
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $31.72
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $57.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One's Aristocrats strategy.

Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+25% Synergy $0.13
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+25% Synergy $0.17
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+25% Synergy $0.12
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+24% Synergy $2.01
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+24% Synergy $3.94
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+23% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.60
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+16% Synergy $1.19
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $1.91
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-8% Synergy $2.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One's Aristocrats decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+48% Synergy $0.32
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+36% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
+35% Synergy $1.42
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+25% Synergy $0.40
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+25% Synergy $0.68
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+25% Synergy $0.27
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+24% Synergy $7.20
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+24% Synergy $34.38
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+24% Synergy $8.75
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+24% Synergy $0.34
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+20% Synergy $28.02
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+19% Synergy $0.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+17% Synergy $30.45
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+16% Synergy $49.78
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+16% Synergy $15.52
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+15% Synergy $12.67
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+14% Synergy $0.44
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+12% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $3.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.11
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+9% Synergy $8.65
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $12.40
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+1% Synergy $10.63
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
0% Synergy $4.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $18.92
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-11% Synergy $27.85
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.25
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.36
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-15% Synergy $7.35
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-19% Synergy $0.70
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-22% Synergy $0.38
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-28% Synergy $2.51

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One: Aristocrats.

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Sword Coast Sailor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Krark, the Thumbless Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Krark, the Thumbless
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Shadow Thieves Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Criminal Past Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Sengir, the Dark Baron Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Sengir, the Dark Baron // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tormod, the Desecrator Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sword Coast Sailor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Shadow Thieves Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Criminal Past Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Criminal Past
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cultist of the Absolute Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cultist of the Absolute
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sengir, the Dark Baron Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Haunted One Haunted One
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
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
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
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier