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

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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Creatures

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

Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+99% Synergy $0.16
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+99% Synergy $1.12
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+99% Synergy $2.61
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+99% Synergy $3.50
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+99% Synergy $0.30
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+99% Synergy $3.65
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+99% Synergy $0.30
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+99% Synergy $1.05
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+99% Synergy $0.40
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+98% Synergy $1.14
Soul Diviner Soul Diviner
+98% Synergy $0.73
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+98% Synergy $0.40
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+98% Synergy $0.37
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+97% Synergy $0.35
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+96% Synergy $0.76
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+96% Synergy $0.35
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+95% Synergy $13.24
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+94% Synergy $0.36
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+100% Synergy $0.33
Bog Initiate Bog Initiate
+100% Synergy $0.17
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+100% Synergy $0.42
Disciple of Deceit Disciple of Deceit
+100% Synergy $0.19
Night Clubber Night Clubber
+100% Synergy $0.23
Galvanic Alchemist Galvanic Alchemist
+100% Synergy $0.08
Novijen Sages Novijen Sages
+100% Synergy $0.18
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+100% Synergy $0.20
Simic Manipulator Simic Manipulator
+100% Synergy $0.35
Prosperous Pirates Prosperous Pirates
+100% Synergy $0.26
Valgavoth's Faithful Valgavoth's Faithful
+100% Synergy $0.26
Spawnbroker Spawnbroker
+100% Synergy $0.41
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+100% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+90% Synergy $12.67
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+70% Synergy $1.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+64% Synergy $4.19
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+100% Synergy $1.82

Sorceries

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

Step Through Step Through
+99% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+94% Synergy $16.10
Illicit Shipment Illicit Shipment
+100% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+99% Synergy $1.67
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+99% Synergy $1.18
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+98% Synergy $0.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+73% Synergy $3.93
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+100% Synergy $1.04
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+100% Synergy $0.11
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+100% Synergy $0.41
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+100% Synergy $0.20

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+98% Synergy $5.72
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+97% Synergy $7.23
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+100% Synergy $0.16
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+100% Synergy $0.50
Sinking Feeling Sinking Feeling
+100% Synergy $0.17
Faces of the Past Faces of the Past
+100% Synergy $14.64
Aura of Dominion Aura of Dominion
+100% Synergy $4.14
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+100% Synergy $0.10

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+99% Synergy $19.12

Utility Lands

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

Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+98% Synergy $5.05
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+98% Synergy $10.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+97% Synergy $49.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+94% Synergy $39.67
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+88% Synergy $11.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+99% Synergy $2.01
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+99% Synergy $3.94
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+72% Synergy $0.34
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+100% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+99% Synergy $8.75
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+92% Synergy $30.45
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+91% Synergy $49.78
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+91% Synergy $15.52
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+90% Synergy $12.67
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+79% Synergy $0.24
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+76% Synergy $10.63
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+73% Synergy $0.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+68% Synergy $18.92
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+64% Synergy $27.85
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+61% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
+60% Synergy $1.42
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+53% Synergy $0.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+52% Synergy $12.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+100% Synergy $0.40
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+100% Synergy $0.68
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+100% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

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