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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Price tag $5.63

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 Combo plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Galvanic Alchemist Galvanic Alchemist
+74% Synergy $0.13
Bog Initiate Bog Initiate
+74% Synergy $0.25
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+74% Synergy $0.17
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+72% Synergy $1.04
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+71% Synergy $0.69
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+70% Synergy $9.64
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+69% Synergy $0.48
Azure Mage Azure Mage
+49% Synergy $0.10
Mystic Archaeologist Mystic Archaeologist
+49% Synergy $0.16
Prismite Prismite
+49% Synergy $0.11
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+49% Synergy $0.28
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+49% Synergy $0.27
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+49% Synergy $0.71
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+48% Synergy $1.09
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+48% Synergy $0.71
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+48% Synergy $2.64
Soul Diviner Soul Diviner
+48% Synergy $0.39
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+47% Synergy $0.42
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+47% Synergy $0.32
Hate Weaver Hate Weaver
+24% Synergy $0.08
Brine Seer Brine Seer
+24% Synergy $0.30
Paragon of Gathering Mists Paragon of Gathering Mists
+24% Synergy $0.23
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+24% Synergy $0.24
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+24% Synergy $0.10
Amphin Pathmage Amphin Pathmage
+24% Synergy $0.10
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+24% Synergy $6.00
Elite Arcanist Elite Arcanist
+24% Synergy $0.30
Night Clubber Night Clubber
+24% Synergy $0.25
Mundungu Mundungu
+24% Synergy $0.31
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+24% Synergy $0.33
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+24% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Guildmage Dimir Guildmage
+24% Synergy $0.08
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+24% Synergy $0.42
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+24% Synergy $0.44
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+24% Synergy $0.19
Disciple of Deceit Disciple of Deceit
+24% Synergy $0.21
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+24% Synergy $0.18
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+24% Synergy $3.59
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+24% Synergy $0.38
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+24% Synergy $1.00
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+23% Synergy $0.21
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+23% Synergy $1.13
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+23% Synergy $2.58
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+23% Synergy $2.78
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+22% Synergy $0.27
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+22% Synergy $3.97
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+21% Synergy $0.39
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+19% Synergy $4.02
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+18% Synergy $1.20
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.21

Instants

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+39% Synergy $13.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+33% Synergy $9.48
Arcane Epiphany Arcane Epiphany
+24% Synergy $0.21
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+24% Synergy $1.91
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+24% Synergy $0.31
Remand Remand
+24% Synergy $0.37
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+24% Synergy $3.89
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+23% Synergy $5.44
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+23% Synergy $5.24
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+22% Synergy $6.95
Rewind Rewind
+21% Synergy $0.46
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+21% Synergy $2.53
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+19% Synergy $1.40
Resculpt Resculpt
+18% Synergy $0.34
Countersquall Countersquall
+18% Synergy $0.90
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+17% Synergy $5.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+12% Synergy $7.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $5.74
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+8% Synergy $1.60
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.72
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $0.56
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $3.07

Sorceries

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

Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+48% Synergy $0.76
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+44% Synergy $11.93
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+40% Synergy $0.24
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+24% Synergy $0.11
Flay Essence Flay Essence
+24% Synergy $0.17
Savor the Moment Savor the Moment
+24% Synergy $10.05
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+24% Synergy $0.40
Illicit Shipment Illicit Shipment
+24% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+24% Synergy $5.02
Step Through Step Through
+24% Synergy $0.23
Languish Languish
+24% Synergy $8.37
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+24% Synergy $0.34
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+23% Synergy $4.02
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+22% Synergy $6.03
Ravenform Ravenform
+22% Synergy $0.35
Fabricate Fabricate
+21% Synergy $10.36
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+21% Synergy $23.87
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+19% Synergy $17.44
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+18% Synergy $3.40
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+15% Synergy $4.92
Damnation Damnation
+15% Synergy $21.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+74% Synergy $2.15
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+49% Synergy $12.52
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+49% Synergy $10.05
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+48% Synergy $9.72
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+48% Synergy $18.39
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+24% Synergy $0.21
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+24% Synergy $0.33
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+24% Synergy $0.77
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.20
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+24% Synergy $4.15
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+24% Synergy $1.33
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+24% Synergy $4.87
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+24% Synergy $0.34
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+24% Synergy $0.29
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+24% Synergy $5.49
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+24% Synergy $0.29
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+24% Synergy $35.07
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+24% Synergy $1.80
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+24% Synergy $1.20
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+24% Synergy $41.30
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+23% Synergy $7.51
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+23% Synergy $1.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.10
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $5.42
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+15% Synergy $0.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $5.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

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

Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+74% Synergy $10.14
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+49% Synergy $0.21
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+49% Synergy $0.55
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.41
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+49% Synergy $7.91
Sinking Feeling Sinking Feeling
+24% Synergy $0.20
Aura of Dominion Aura of Dominion
+24% Synergy $3.23
Night Dealings Night Dealings
+24% Synergy $1.27
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+24% Synergy $0.10
Faces of the Past Faces of the Past
+24% Synergy $8.66
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+24% Synergy $0.33

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+32% Synergy $20.40

Battles

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

Invasion of Fiora Marchesa, Resolute Monarch Invasion of Fiora
+24% Synergy $0.47

Utility Lands

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

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+48% Synergy $0.92
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+48% Synergy $5.46
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+47% Synergy $15.08
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+46% Synergy $58.92
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+24% Synergy $2.37
Wasteland Wasteland
+24% Synergy $26.08
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+24% Synergy $1.20
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.76
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+22% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+22% Synergy $2.57
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+22% Synergy $45.74
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+22% Synergy $0.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.32
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+20% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $38.48
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+18% Synergy $0.91
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+12% Synergy $10.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $26.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $4.23
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $1.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+74% Synergy $0.13
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+73% Synergy $4.87
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+49% Synergy $0.15
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+48% Synergy $1.14
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $0.29
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+24% Synergy $1.69
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+24% Synergy $0.23
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+24% Synergy $0.20
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy $4.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.49
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $2.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-32% Synergy $0.45

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+55% Synergy $0.34
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+49% Synergy $40.65
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+48% Synergy $0.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+42% Synergy $32.33
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+42% Synergy $19.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+41% Synergy $15.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+39% Synergy $13.30
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+38% Synergy $28.05
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+33% Synergy $9.48
Underground River Underground River
+33% Synergy $0.59
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+25% Synergy $10.08
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+25% Synergy $10.72
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+24% Synergy $0.86
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+24% Synergy $0.24
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+24% Synergy $0.36
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+23% Synergy $3.08
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.31
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+19% Synergy $0.45
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.74
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+18% Synergy $6.46
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+17% Synergy $29.04
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+17% Synergy $37.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+17% Synergy $18.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+16% Synergy $35.75
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+16% Synergy $51.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+11% Synergy
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $1.25
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+9% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $5.74
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.49
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+3% Synergy $14.33
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+0% Synergy $4.98
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-9% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-11% Synergy $0.37
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-13% Synergy $0.34
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.37
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-19% Synergy $2.08
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-22% Synergy $0.37

Similar Commanders

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

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
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Krark, the Thumbless Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Krark, the Thumbless
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
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
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tormod, the Desecrator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro

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
Haunted One Haunted One
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier