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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Price tag $6.07

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.

Bog Initiate Bog Initiate
+74% Synergy $0.20
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+74% Synergy $0.17
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+72% Synergy $0.90
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+71% Synergy $0.70
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+70% Synergy $11.25
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+69% Synergy $0.35
Galvanic Alchemist Galvanic Alchemist
+49% Synergy $0.09
Azure Mage Azure Mage
+49% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Archaeologist Mystic Archaeologist
+49% Synergy $0.19
Prismite Prismite
+49% Synergy $0.14
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+49% Synergy $0.26
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+49% Synergy $0.21
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+49% Synergy $0.67
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+48% Synergy $1.13
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+48% Synergy $0.38
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+48% Synergy $3.87
Soul Diviner Soul Diviner
+48% Synergy $0.37
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+46% Synergy $0.24
Hate Weaver Hate Weaver
+24% Synergy $0.08
Paragon of Gathering Mists Paragon of Gathering Mists
+24% Synergy $0.20
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+24% Synergy $0.24
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+24% Synergy $0.16
Amphin Pathmage Amphin Pathmage
+24% Synergy $0.09
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+24% Synergy $5.42
Elite Arcanist Elite Arcanist
+24% Synergy $0.27
Night Clubber Night Clubber
+24% Synergy $0.26
Mundungu Mundungu
+24% Synergy $0.29
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+24% Synergy $0.36
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+24% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Guildmage Dimir Guildmage
+24% Synergy $0.10
Umara Wizard Umara Skyfalls Umara Wizard
+24% Synergy $0.17
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+24% Synergy $0.37
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+24% Synergy $0.51
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+24% Synergy $0.18
Disciple of Deceit Disciple of Deceit
+24% Synergy $0.20
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+24% Synergy $0.17
Tomebound Lich Tomebound Lich
+24% Synergy $0.19
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+24% Synergy $4.09
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+24% Synergy $0.46
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+23% Synergy $0.25
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+23% Synergy $1.11
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+23% Synergy $0.63
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+23% Synergy $2.43
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+23% Synergy $3.78
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+22% Synergy $0.25
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+22% Synergy $3.97
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+21% Synergy $0.40
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+19% Synergy $4.45
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+18% Synergy $2.25
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.53

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 $13.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+34% Synergy $5.19
Arcane Epiphany Arcane Epiphany
+24% Synergy $0.16
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+24% Synergy $2.46
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+24% Synergy $0.34
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+24% Synergy $0.08
Remand Remand
+24% Synergy $0.30
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+24% Synergy $0.87
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+23% Synergy $5.06
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+23% Synergy $6.22
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+22% Synergy $8.52
Rewind Rewind
+21% Synergy $0.53
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+21% Synergy $3.61
Resculpt Resculpt
+18% Synergy $0.38
Countersquall Countersquall
+18% Synergy $1.09
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+13% Synergy $11.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $2.42
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+8% Synergy $4.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.39
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-30% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Step Through Step Through
+49% Synergy $0.26
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+44% Synergy $9.49
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+40% Synergy $0.20
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+24% Synergy $0.16
Flay Essence Flay Essence
+24% Synergy $0.15
Savor the Moment Savor the Moment
+24% Synergy $8.92
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+24% Synergy $0.43
Illicit Shipment Illicit Shipment
+24% Synergy $0.14
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+24% Synergy $3.31
Languish Languish
+24% Synergy $0.37
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+24% Synergy $0.31
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+23% Synergy $4.05
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+22% Synergy $4.48
Ravenform Ravenform
+22% Synergy $0.45
Fabricate Fabricate
+21% Synergy $9.41
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+21% Synergy $24.65
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+19% Synergy $17.57
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+17% Synergy $2.66
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+15% Synergy $3.26
Damnation Damnation
+14% Synergy $20.72

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 $1.34
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+74% Synergy $11.67
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+49% Synergy $0.43
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+49% Synergy $10.78
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+24% Synergy $0.14
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+24% Synergy $0.77
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.15
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+24% Synergy $3.81
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+24% Synergy $1.02
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+24% Synergy $0.35
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+24% Synergy $4.74
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+24% Synergy $0.28
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+24% Synergy $0.28
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+24% Synergy $35.18
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+24% Synergy $1.23
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+24% Synergy $1.30
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+23% Synergy $8.89
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $14.43
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+23% Synergy $6.79
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+22% Synergy $0.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $3.66
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $7.55
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+15% Synergy $0.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+74% Synergy $12.30
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+49% Synergy $0.11
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+49% Synergy $0.14
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+49% Synergy $0.51
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.41
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+49% Synergy $9.83
Sinking Feeling Sinking Feeling
+24% Synergy $0.15
Aura of Dominion Aura of Dominion
+24% Synergy $3.78
Night Dealings Night Dealings
+24% Synergy $1.19
Faces of the Past Faces of the Past
+24% Synergy $13.49
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+24% Synergy $0.29
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+23% Synergy $4.52
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+22% Synergy $7.45

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+48% Synergy $18.53

Utility Lands

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

Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+98% Synergy $3.35
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+97% Synergy $10.69
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+48% Synergy $0.95
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+46% Synergy $62.31
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+24% Synergy $2.29
Wasteland Wasteland
+24% Synergy $28.26
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+24% Synergy $0.85
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.51
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+22% Synergy $1.73
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+22% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+22% Synergy $54.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+22% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+20% Synergy $0.33
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+19% Synergy $0.73
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $43.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+12% Synergy $11.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $27.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $0.95

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 $3.75
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+49% Synergy $0.15
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+48% Synergy $1.24
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.25
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+24% Synergy $0.91
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+24% Synergy $0.21
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+24% Synergy $0.23
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy $5.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $1.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $0.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+54% Synergy $0.31
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+49% Synergy $37.94
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+48% Synergy $0.31
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+42% Synergy $19.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+42% Synergy $31.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+41% Synergy $15.03
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+39% Synergy $13.15
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+38% Synergy $28.38
Underground River Underground River
+34% Synergy $1.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+34% Synergy $5.19
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+26% Synergy $9.28
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+25% Synergy $10.09
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+24% Synergy $0.69
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+24% Synergy $0.21
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+24% Synergy $0.34
Umara Wizard Umara Skyfalls Umara Wizard
+24% Synergy $0.17
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+23% Synergy $3.79
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.27
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+20% Synergy $4.23
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.63
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+18% Synergy $6.83
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+17% Synergy $28.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+17% Synergy $38.56
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+16% Synergy $17.35
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+16% Synergy $35.70
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+16% Synergy $51.61
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+11% Synergy
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $7.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $2.42
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+8% Synergy $8.59
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $14.79
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+0% Synergy $5.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-10% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-12% Synergy $0.36
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-14% Synergy $0.47
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-19% Synergy $1.10
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-22% Synergy $0.41

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
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
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
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
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
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Haunted One Haunted One
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
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
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier