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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Price tag $5.39

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
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.

Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+99% Synergy $0.52
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+99% Synergy $0.36
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+98% Synergy $3.13

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 $1.47

Creatures

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

Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+74% Synergy $0.27
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+74% Synergy $3.31
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+73% Synergy $3.72
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+73% Synergy $30.68
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+71% Synergy $0.40
Galvanic Alchemist Galvanic Alchemist
+49% Synergy $0.11
Night Clubber Night Clubber
+49% Synergy $0.20
Bog Initiate Bog Initiate
+49% Synergy $0.21
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+49% Synergy $0.12
Loch Mare Loch Mare
+49% Synergy $0.68
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+49% Synergy $5.88
Glamer Gifter Glamer Gifter
+49% Synergy $0.27
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+48% Synergy $1.12
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+48% Synergy $0.99
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+48% Synergy $0.35
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+48% Synergy $0.34
Soul Diviner Soul Diviner
+48% Synergy $0.41
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+48% Synergy $0.45
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+46% Synergy $4.11
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+46% Synergy $1.37
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+46% Synergy $0.69
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+46% Synergy $16.43
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+46% Synergy $0.35
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+45% Synergy $10.56
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+44% Synergy $0.46
Blighted Shaman Blighted Shaman
+24% Synergy $0.31
Skirsdag Flayer Skirsdag Flayer
+24% Synergy $0.19
Mnemonic Sliver Mnemonic Sliver
+24% Synergy $0.44
Initiates of the Ebon Hand Initiates of the Ebon Hand
+24% Synergy $0.12
Basal Sliver Basal Sliver
+24% Synergy $0.65
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop Ormendahl, the Corrupter Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
+24% Synergy $0.45
Bushmeat Poacher Bushmeat Poacher
+24% Synergy $0.20
Brine Shaman Brine Shaman
+24% Synergy $0.15
Hapless Researcher Hapless Researcher
+24% Synergy $0.24
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+24% Synergy $0.37
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+24% Synergy $0.40
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+24% Synergy $0.45
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+24% Synergy $6.38
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+24% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of Deceit Disciple of Deceit
+24% Synergy $0.19
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+24% Synergy $0.16
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+24% Synergy $0.19
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+24% Synergy $0.43
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+24% Synergy $0.73
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+24% Synergy $3.84
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+23% Synergy $0.61
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+22% Synergy $1.15
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+20% Synergy $3.54
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+19% Synergy $4.75
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+12% Synergy $1.14

Instants

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

Ertai's Meddling Ertai's Meddling
+24% Synergy $1.43
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+24% Synergy $2.47
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+23% Synergy $7.39
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+22% Synergy $6.71
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+21% Synergy $4.58
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+21% Synergy $8.31
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+20% Synergy $2.58
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+19% Synergy $3.36
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+19% Synergy $10.92
Village Rites Village Rites
+18% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+17% Synergy $0.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+14% Synergy $13.47
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+13% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $3.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $6.91
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $11.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $3.83
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $5.94

Sorceries

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

Step Through Step Through
+74% Synergy $0.26
Perfect Intimidation Perfect Intimidation
+33% Synergy $0.17
Illicit Shipment Illicit Shipment
+24% Synergy $0.28
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+23% Synergy $0.37
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+22% Synergy $3.69
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+20% Synergy $27.24
Living Death Living Death
+20% Synergy $3.57
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+19% Synergy $10.94
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+19% Synergy $16.42
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+18% Synergy $4.67
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+15% Synergy $4.09
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+13% Synergy $0.36
Victimize Victimize
+10% Synergy $1.58
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $4.37
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $9.76
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+74% Synergy $0.94
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+67% Synergy $15.57
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+49% Synergy $0.38
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+49% Synergy $1.90
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+48% Synergy $14.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+47% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $2.28
Hivestone Hivestone
+24% Synergy $0.46
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+24% Synergy $0.14
Runed Stalactite Runed Stalactite
+24% Synergy $0.28
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+24% Synergy $0.17
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+24% Synergy $2.95
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.22
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+24% Synergy $12.57
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.16
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+24% Synergy $34.51
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+24% Synergy $2.86
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+24% Synergy $0.54
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+24% Synergy $10.79
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+24% Synergy $0.40
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+24% Synergy $21.11
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+24% Synergy $3.79
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+24% Synergy $1.27
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+24% Synergy $37.49
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+24% Synergy $5.85
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+22% Synergy $0.95
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+21% Synergy $19.19
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+19% Synergy $56.15
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+17% Synergy $5.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+15% Synergy $5.65

Enchantments

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

Aura of Dominion Aura of Dominion
+49% Synergy $3.02
Faces of the Past Faces of the Past
+49% Synergy $13.18
Sinking Feeling Sinking Feeling
+24% Synergy $0.14
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+24% Synergy $0.14
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+24% Synergy $0.24
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+24% Synergy $0.14
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+24% Synergy $0.41
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+24% Synergy $11.71
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+24% Synergy $8.59
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+23% Synergy $5.62
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+23% Synergy $8.40
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+22% Synergy $6.09
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+22% Synergy $0.58
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+22% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+22% Synergy $3.54
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+19% Synergy $27.06
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+19% Synergy $33.84
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+18% Synergy $22.75
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+11% Synergy $5.80

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+23% Synergy $21.09

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One Aristocrats build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Fiora Marchesa, Resolute Monarch Invasion of Fiora
+24% Synergy $0.78

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+48% Synergy $0.35
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+48% Synergy $4.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+37% Synergy $10.89
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+24% Synergy $2.14
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.75
High Market High Market
+23% Synergy $0.45
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+22% Synergy $14.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+22% Synergy $53.41
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy $60.52
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $38.89
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $28.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $28.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $54.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+24% Synergy $0.23
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+24% Synergy $0.19
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+24% Synergy $0.13
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+23% Synergy $1.00
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+23% Synergy $4.46
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+23% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.89
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+16% Synergy $1.20
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $2.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.59
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+48% Synergy $0.23
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+35% Synergy $0.38
Underground River Underground River
+33% Synergy $2.22
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+24% Synergy $0.86
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+24% Synergy $0.22
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+24% Synergy $0.36
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+24% Synergy $9.62
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+24% Synergy $0.27
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+24% Synergy $39.06
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+23% Synergy $4.66
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+20% Synergy $27.24
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+19% Synergy $0.36
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+17% Synergy $31.87
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+16% Synergy $51.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+16% Synergy $15.97
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+14% Synergy $13.47
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+13% Synergy $0.36
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+11% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $3.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $6.91
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+8% Synergy $7.72
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.37
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $9.66
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+0% Synergy $10.54
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+0% Synergy $4.39
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $20.44
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-11% Synergy $27.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.31
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-15% Synergy $7.45
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-19% Synergy $2.91
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-22% Synergy $0.31
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-29% Synergy $1.19

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
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Krark, the Thumbless Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Krark, the Thumbless
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Master Chef Master Chef
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier