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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One: Humans
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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Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+25% Synergy $125.34
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+14% Synergy $70.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+99% Synergy $32.46
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+99% Synergy $0.35
Hapless Researcher Hapless Researcher
+67% Synergy $0.18
Skirsdag Flayer Skirsdag Flayer
+67% Synergy $0.13
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+66% Synergy $0.42
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+66% Synergy $11.68
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+66% Synergy $2.54
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+66% Synergy $0.30
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+65% Synergy $0.81
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+64% Synergy $5.19
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+63% Synergy $0.32
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+63% Synergy $0.31
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+63% Synergy $0.79
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+54% Synergy $0.74
Valgavoth's Faithful Valgavoth's Faithful
+50% Synergy $0.26
Phenomenon Investigators Phenomenon Investigators
+50% Synergy $0.18
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+49% Synergy $4.84
Bushmeat Poacher Bushmeat Poacher
+33% Synergy $0.21
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+33% Synergy $0.37
Scholar of the Ages Scholar of the Ages
+33% Synergy $0.21
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop Ormendahl, the Corrupter Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
+33% Synergy $0.46
Bog Initiate Bog Initiate
+33% Synergy $0.17
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+33% Synergy $0.18
Blighted Shaman Blighted Shaman
+33% Synergy $0.24
Brine Shaman Brine Shaman
+33% Synergy $0.15
Renowned Weaponsmith Renowned Weaponsmith
+33% Synergy $0.17
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+33% Synergy $0.11
Gearsmith Prodigy Gearsmith Prodigy
+33% Synergy $0.07
Jalira, Master Polymorphist Jalira, Master Polymorphist
+33% Synergy $0.23
Mogis's Marauder Mogis's Marauder
+33% Synergy $0.27
Voidmage Prodigy Voidmage Prodigy
+33% Synergy $1.61
Knight of Dusk's Shadow Knight of Dusk's Shadow
+33% Synergy $0.29
Daring Apprentice Daring Apprentice
+33% Synergy $0.45
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
+33% Synergy $0.20
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+33% Synergy $1.20
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+32% Synergy $1.12
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+32% Synergy $0.36
Vela the Night-Clad Vela the Night-Clad
+32% Synergy $0.73
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+32% Synergy $0.52
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+32% Synergy $2.61
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+32% Synergy $3.50
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+32% Synergy $0.42
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+31% Synergy $5.44
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+31% Synergy $0.32
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+30% Synergy $0.35
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+28% Synergy $3.71
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+28% Synergy $1.47
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+28% Synergy $0.76
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+26% Synergy $0.57
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+21% Synergy $52.17

Instants

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

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+51% Synergy $3.00
Rain of Revelation Rain of Revelation
+33% Synergy $0.19
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+32% Synergy $6.49
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+32% Synergy $0.30
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+30% Synergy $6.33
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+30% Synergy $7.84
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+30% Synergy $4.44
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+17% Synergy $0.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+3% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Reanimate Reanimate
+42% Synergy $8.59
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+33% Synergy $1.44
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+33% Synergy $0.32
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+33% Synergy $0.24
Tidings Tidings
+33% Synergy $0.29
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+33% Synergy $0.37
Concentrate Concentrate
+33% Synergy $0.20
Ancestral Reminiscence Ancestral Reminiscence
+33% Synergy $0.10
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+31% Synergy $0.31
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+31% Synergy $5.14
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+28% Synergy $16.10
Living Death Living Death
+28% Synergy $2.19
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+28% Synergy $9.42
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+24% Synergy $16.88
Damnation Damnation
+23% Synergy $21.38
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+21% Synergy $0.36
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $2.02
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $2.00
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $4.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+66% Synergy $3.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy $2.99
Campfire Campfire
+33% Synergy $0.47
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+33% Synergy $0.23
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+33% Synergy $2.03
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.32
Brittle Effigy Brittle Effigy
+33% Synergy $0.29
Puffer Extract Puffer Extract
+33% Synergy $0.25
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+33% Synergy $2.95
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+33% Synergy $29.73
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+33% Synergy $1.51
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+33% Synergy $3.41
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.31
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+33% Synergy $19.01
Skyshaper Skyshaper
+33% Synergy $0.36
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+33% Synergy $0.32
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+33% Synergy $0.52
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+33% Synergy $46.52
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+33% Synergy $31.92
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+33% Synergy $0.28
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+32% Synergy $15.61
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+32% Synergy $3.19
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+31% Synergy $10.31
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+28% Synergy $54.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+26% Synergy $15.31
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+25% Synergy $10.47
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+25% Synergy $4.72
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+25% Synergy $6.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $6.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+67% Synergy $0.50
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+64% Synergy $0.35
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+50% Synergy $0.33
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+33% Synergy $0.42
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+28% Synergy $29.50
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+27% Synergy $18.09
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+20% Synergy $14.98

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+43% Synergy $24.13
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+33% Synergy $2.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $2.76
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+31% Synergy $49.84
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+27% Synergy $26.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+23% Synergy $29.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $57.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+41% Synergy $1.91
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+33% Synergy $0.17
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+33% Synergy $19.24
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+33% Synergy $0.34
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+32% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+31% Synergy $1.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+30% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $1.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-25% Synergy $2.58

Lands

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

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+51% Synergy $3.00
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+50% Synergy $8.65
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+42% Synergy $4.24
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+28% Synergy $0.31
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+27% Synergy $0.33
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+27% Synergy $7.35
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+27% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+27% Synergy $0.54
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+26% Synergy $1.41
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $32.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+25% Synergy $36.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+25% Synergy $38.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+25% Synergy $30.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+25% Synergy $17.82
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+24% Synergy $49.78
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+24% Synergy $15.52
River of Tears River of Tears
+23% Synergy $0.35
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+22% Synergy $0.70
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+20% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+19% Synergy $12.40
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+19% Synergy $2.49
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+13% Synergy $2.51
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+13% Synergy $19.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.92
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-3% Synergy $27.85
Underground River Underground River
-7% Synergy $1.42
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-14% Synergy $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
-30% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-30% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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