Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader
$0.35
$0.35Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Links & Decks
Azorius Combos
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
CardmarketHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader's abilities and overall game plan.
Counterspell+21% Synergy
$1.65
Dovin's Veto+14% Synergy
$2.22
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader decks.
Path to Exile-3% Synergy
$1.27
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Glacial Chasm+12% Synergy
$15.53
Mystical Tutor+10% Synergy
$11.92
Force of Will+3% Synergy
$57.48
Enlightened Tutor-6% Synergy
$28.27
Rhystic Study-13% Synergy
$48.94
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant+49% Synergy
$0.25
Prismite+37% Synergy
$0.06
Three Tree Mascot+33% Synergy
$0.14
Warren Warleader+33% Synergy
$2.18
Thundertrap Trainer+33% Synergy
$2.00
Vega, the Watcher+32% Synergy
$0.23
Loyal Inventor+32% Synergy
$0.17
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher+31% Synergy
$0.36
Valiant Rescuer+25% Synergy
$0.07
Gutter Skulker+25% Synergy
$0.08
Whispering Wizard+25% Synergy
$0.05
Kindly Ancestor+25% Synergy
$0.03
Securitron Squadron+25% Synergy
$0.40
Lantern Bearer+25% Synergy
$0.03
Twinblade Geist+25% Synergy
$0.06
Distracting Geist+25% Synergy
$0.04
Brine Comber+24% Synergy
$0.08
Mischievous Catgeist+24% Synergy
$0.12
Faerie Formation+24% Synergy
$0.32
Arcade Gannon+24% Synergy
$0.14
Spectral Adversary+24% Synergy
$0.42
Dennick, Pious Apprentice+24% Synergy
$0.29
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim+23% Synergy
$0.12
Malevolent Hermit+23% Synergy
$0.65
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+23% Synergy
$0.16
Patrician Geist+22% Synergy
$0.22
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr+22% Synergy
$0.60
Burnished Hart+22% Synergy
$0.12
Mirror Entity+21% Synergy
$0.44
The Reality Chip+18% Synergy
$2.78
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation+17% Synergy
$22.97
Gary Clone+17% Synergy
$0.13
Osgood, Operation Double+17% Synergy
$0.15
Star Whale+16% Synergy
$0.89
Ornithopter of Paradise+14% Synergy
$2.89
Moonshaker Cavalry+12% Synergy
$8.49
Ikiral Outrider+12% Synergy
$0.08
Rust Tick+12% Synergy
$0.13
Knight of Cliffhaven+12% Synergy
$0.09
Loxodon Mender+12% Synergy
$0.10
Chrome Steed+12% Synergy
$0.07
Hedron-Field Purists+12% Synergy
$0.25
Caravan Escort+12% Synergy
$0.10
Clone Shell+12% Synergy
$0.14
Halimar Wavewatch+12% Synergy
$0.10
Peace Strider+12% Synergy
$0.04
Auriok Replica+12% Synergy
$0.05
Somber Hoverguard+12% Synergy
$0.14
Kabira Vindicator+12% Synergy
$0.12
Sage-Eye Avengers+12% Synergy
$0.07
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader safe.
Get Lost+37% Synergy
$4.44
Stroke of Midnight+34% Synergy
$0.31
Clear+25% Synergy
$0.31
Neutralize+25% Synergy
$0.08
Memory Deluge+24% Synergy
$0.21
Access Denied+22% Synergy
$3.45
No More Lies+20% Synergy
$0.31
Opt+15% Synergy
$0.14
Permission Denied+14% Synergy
$7.85
Ice Out+14% Synergy
$0.09
Spell Contortion+12% Synergy
$0.07
Frantic Salvage+12% Synergy
$0.12
Mirror Match+12% Synergy
$0.30
Complicate+12% Synergy
$0.45
Override+12% Synergy
$0.16
Ajani's Presence+12% Synergy
$0.08
Commence the Endgame+12% Synergy
$0.23
Lost to Legend+12% Synergy
$0.07
Topple the Statue+12% Synergy
$0.03
Djeru's Resolve+12% Synergy
$0.05
Argivian Find+12% Synergy
$0.59
Forbid+12% Synergy
$1.15
Forsake the Worldly+12% Synergy
$0.14
Transcendent Message+12% Synergy
$0.26
Otherworldly Gaze+12% Synergy
$0.20
Anticipate+12% Synergy
$0.06
Geistlight Snare+12% Synergy
$0.03
Vanish into Memory+12% Synergy
$0.11
See Double+12% Synergy
$0.47
Long-Term Plans+11% Synergy
$3.95
Borne Upon a Wind+11% Synergy
$1.03
Deliberate+11% Synergy
$0.11
Jwari Disruption+11% Synergy
$0.43
Disorder in the Court+10% Synergy
$0.18
Hindering Light+9% Synergy
$0.31
Mana Leak+9% Synergy
$0.21
Resculpt+9% Synergy
$0.29
Narset's Reversal+8% Synergy
$2.35
Rewind+8% Synergy
$0.45
Fact or Fiction+7% Synergy
$0.17
Consider+7% Synergy
$0.46
Muddle the Mixture+7% Synergy
$1.59
Faithful Mending+7% Synergy
$0.60
Frantic Search+1% Synergy
$0.34
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$42.96
Brainstorm-6% Synergy
$1.51
Generous Gift-10% Synergy
$0.84
Arcane Denial-13% Synergy
$1.75
Negate-16% Synergy
$0.24
Swords to Plowshares-33% Synergy
$0.80
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader's game plan and control the board.
Visions of Glory+25% Synergy
$0.34
Decree of Justice+25% Synergy
$0.09
Foresee+23% Synergy
$0.10
Vanquish the Horde+20% Synergy
$0.40
Crisis of Conscience+17% Synergy
$0.16
Quantum Misalignment+16% Synergy
$8.87
Balance of Power+12% Synergy
$0.35
Retribution of the Meek+12% Synergy
$8.00
Triplicate Spirits+12% Synergy
$0.16
Inaction Injunction+12% Synergy
$0.07
Cleansing Meditation+12% Synergy
$1.47
Strategic Planning+12% Synergy
$0.05
Akroma's Vengeance+12% Synergy
$0.29
Flood of Recollection+12% Synergy
$0.10
Increasing Devotion+12% Synergy
$0.22
Interpret the Signs+12% Synergy
$0.05
Starnheim Unleashed+11% Synergy
$1.08
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+11% Synergy
$7.87
Steelshaper's Gift+11% Synergy
$8.35
Ugin's Insight+11% Synergy
$0.24
Flood of Tears+11% Synergy
$0.79
Sanctify+11% Synergy
$0.09
Tamiyo's Epiphany+11% Synergy
$0.10
Aminatou's Augury+11% Synergy
$0.29
Transmute Artifact+11% Synergy
$408.49
Winds of Rath+11% Synergy
$0.20
Commit // Memory+11% Synergy
$0.20
Divine Reckoning+11% Synergy
$0.62
Winds of Abandon+10% Synergy
$5.68
Sunfall+10% Synergy
$1.20
Open the Armory+10% Synergy
$1.94
Alrund's Epiphany+10% Synergy
$3.18
Anchor to Reality+10% Synergy
$0.13
Ondu Inversion+9% Synergy
$0.62
Hour of Reckoning+9% Synergy
$0.17
Curse of the Swine+9% Synergy
$0.19
Serum Visions+9% Synergy
$0.71
Distant Melody+7% Synergy
$0.66
Sevinne's Reclamation+6% Synergy
$0.39
Preordain+3% Synergy
$0.61
Fabricate+2% Synergy
$7.90
Ponder+1% Synergy
$1.65
Time Wipe-2% Synergy
$0.19
Austere Command-3% Synergy
$0.44
Supreme Verdict-16% Synergy
$1.71
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Umbral Mantle+37% Synergy
$5.92
Fishing Pole+33% Synergy
$0.05
Nuisance Engine+25% Synergy
$0.19
Sword of the Paruns+25% Synergy
$0.75
Diviner's Wand+25% Synergy
$0.39
Accorder's Shield+25% Synergy
$0.16
Lavaspur Boots+24% Synergy
$1.32
Swashbuckler's Whip+20% Synergy
$0.10
Swiftfoot Boots+12% Synergy
$1.30
Tapestry of the Ages+12% Synergy
$0.05
Snake Basket+12% Synergy
$3.21
Silverskin Armor+12% Synergy
$0.13
Surge Node+12% Synergy
$0.20
Ensouled Scimitar+12% Synergy
$0.22
Shrine of Loyal Legions+12% Synergy
$0.24
Banshee's Blade+12% Synergy
$0.29
Druidic Satchel+12% Synergy
$0.37
Geometric Nexus+12% Synergy
$0.24
Strider Harness+12% Synergy
$0.08
Abandoned Sarcophagus+12% Synergy
$0.15
Darksteel Relic+12% Synergy
$0.65
Galvanic Key+12% Synergy
$0.14
Vorrac Battlehorns+12% Synergy
$1.20
Soul Foundry+12% Synergy
$0.34
Fluctuator+12% Synergy
$0.72
Giant's Amulet+12% Synergy
$0.10
Horizon Stone+12% Synergy
$0.92
Ring of Evos Isle+12% Synergy
$0.49
Bag of Holding+12% Synergy
$0.06
Hand of Vecna+12% Synergy
$0.26
Scytheclaw+12% Synergy
$0.14
Armillary Sphere+12% Synergy
$0.14
Mirror Shield+12% Synergy
$0.34
Mask of Avacyn+12% Synergy
$2.06
Campfire+12% Synergy
$0.22
Scroll of the Masters+12% Synergy
$0.22
Slagwurm Armor+12% Synergy
$1.86
Empyrial Plate+12% Synergy
$1.09
Palantír of Orthanc+12% Synergy
$11.69
Champion's Helm+12% Synergy
$1.86
Colossus Hammer+12% Synergy
$2.39
Robe of Stars+11% Synergy
$16.80
Tamiyo's Journal+11% Synergy
$0.76
Primal Amulet+11% Synergy
$7.08
The Temporal Anchor+11% Synergy
$0.22
Andúril, Flame of the West+11% Synergy
$2.41
Staff of the Storyteller+11% Synergy
$4.36
Spellbook+11% Synergy
$1.89
Scroll Rack+11% Synergy
$20.21
Blackblade Reforged+11% Synergy
$2.31
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Gauntlets of Light+37% Synergy
$0.17
Fortune Teller's Talent+33% Synergy
$0.58
Imprisoned in the Moon+32% Synergy
$0.16
Unable to Scream+32% Synergy
$0.14
Gossip's Talent+32% Synergy
$0.16
Caretaker's Talent+30% Synergy
$7.12
Conclave's Blessing+25% Synergy
$0.10
Crab Umbra+25% Synergy
$0.31
Fae Flight+25% Synergy
$0.11
Drake Haven+25% Synergy
$0.22
Dawn of Hope+24% Synergy
$0.24
Stoneskin+24% Synergy
$0.57
Curator's Ward+24% Synergy
$0.31
One with the Multiverse+23% Synergy
$1.27
Knowledge Is Power+23% Synergy
$0.23
Proft's Eidetic Memory+21% Synergy
$5.79
Anointed Procession+20% Synergy
$46.21
Wizard Class+18% Synergy
$1.44
Intangible Virtue+18% Synergy
$0.14
Mantle of Leadership+12% Synergy
$0.27
Improvised Armor+12% Synergy
$0.05
Icy Prison+12% Synergy
$0.34
Hero's Resolve+12% Synergy
$0.12
Spirit Cairn+12% Synergy
$0.10
Skywise Teachings+12% Synergy
$0.06
Fog on the Barrow-Downs+12% Synergy
$0.07
Thassa's Ire+12% Synergy
$0.09
Ominous Roost+12% Synergy
$0.09
Realmbreaker's Grasp+12% Synergy
$0.07
Astral Slide+12% Synergy
$0.63
Nurturing Presence+12% Synergy
$0.05
Secrets of the Dead+12% Synergy
$0.31
Cathar's Call+12% Synergy
$0.10
Starlit Mantle+12% Synergy
$0.03
Eyes of the Watcher+12% Synergy
$0.17
Astral Drift+12% Synergy
$0.19
Cradle of Safety+12% Synergy
$0.04
Radiant Grace+12% Synergy
$0.10
Defenders of Humanity+12% Synergy
$0.35
Power Artifact+12% Synergy
$170.18
War Tax+12% Synergy
$0.83
Alexi's Cloak+12% Synergy
$0.37
Cloud Cover+12% Synergy
$1.34
Precognition Field+12% Synergy
$0.19
Seal Away+12% Synergy
$0.08
Levitation+12% Synergy
$0.28
Eland Umbra+12% Synergy
$0.26
Seal from Existence+12% Synergy
$0.15
Mobilization+12% Synergy
$0.68
Chivalric Alliance+12% Synergy
$9.22
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Mordenkainen+12% Synergy
$1.09
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+10% Synergy
$3.55
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Hidden Cataract+39% Synergy
$0.06
Hidden Courtyard+39% Synergy
$0.06
Drifting Meadow+37% Synergy
$0.11
Remote Isle+37% Synergy
$0.18
Calciform Pools+24% Synergy
$0.23
Tyrite Sanctum+24% Synergy
$2.02
Treasure Vault+22% Synergy
$1.33
Restless Anchorage+12% Synergy
$0.61
Halls of Mist+12% Synergy
$3.52
Glimmerpost+12% Synergy
$0.19
Springjack Pasture+12% Synergy
$0.67
Blasted Landscape+12% Synergy
$1.83
Phyrexia's Core+12% Synergy
$0.22
Bonders' Enclave+12% Synergy
$0.50
Desert of the True+12% Synergy
$0.17
Blast Zone+12% Synergy
$0.46
Cascading Cataracts+12% Synergy
$1.51
Skyline Cascade+12% Synergy
$0.10
Idyllic Grange+12% Synergy
$0.19
Urza's Factory+12% Synergy
$0.21
Desert of the Mindful+12% Synergy
$0.14
Prahv, Spires of Order+12% Synergy
$0.27
Rogue's Passage+11% Synergy
$0.27
Hall of Storm Giants+11% Synergy
$0.66
War Room+11% Synergy
$2.73
Riptide Laboratory+11% Synergy
$0.53
Arcane Lighthouse+10% Synergy
$7.23
Secluded Steppe+10% Synergy
$0.11
Castle Ardenvale+9% Synergy
$0.18
Lonely Sandbar+9% Synergy
$0.23
Maze of Ith+8% Synergy
$7.01
Celestial Colonnade+8% Synergy
$0.51
Minas Tirith+8% Synergy
$2.28
Rivendell+7% Synergy
$0.77
Moorland Haunt+7% Synergy
$0.17
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+7% Synergy
$6.35
Castle Vantress+6% Synergy
$0.25
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+5% Synergy
$51.06
Buried Ruin+5% Synergy
$0.46
Reliquary Tower-24% Synergy
$1.98
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Wizard's Rockets+25% Synergy
$0.05
Energy Refractor+25% Synergy
$0.15
Chromatic Orrery+24% Synergy
$32.45
Patriar's Seal+23% Synergy
$1.79
Thunder Totem+12% Synergy
$0.22
Gemstone Array+12% Synergy
$0.74
Urn of Godfire+12% Synergy
$0.05
Lantern of Revealing+12% Synergy
$0.07
Mana Geode+12% Synergy
$0.21
Everflowing Chalice+8% Synergy
$0.19
Basalt Monolith+8% Synergy
$2.82
Cultivator's Caravan+7% Synergy
$0.18
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
$1.12
Mind Stone-17% Synergy
$0.22
Azorius Signet-37% Synergy
$0.21
Arcane Signet-47% Synergy
$0.51
Sol Ring-50% Synergy
$1.07
Lands
The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Irrigated Farmland+41% Synergy
$0.41
Evolving Wilds+34% Synergy
$0.23
Hidden Grotto+33% Synergy
$0.08
Terramorphic Expanse+26% Synergy
$0.28
Study+24% Synergy
$0.26
Crystal Grotto+24% Synergy
$0.14
Ash Barrens+22% Synergy
$0.15
Captivating Cave+20% Synergy
$0.10
Myriad Landscape+18% Synergy
$0.11
Painted Bluffs+12% Synergy
$0.15
Cave of Temptation+12% Synergy
$0.10
Transguild Promenade+12% Synergy
$0.10
Hall of Oracles+12% Synergy
$0.32
Unknown Shores+12% Synergy
$0.04
Mirrex+12% Synergy
$0.65
Hall of Tagsin+12% Synergy
$0.27
The Grey Havens+12% Synergy
$0.12
Fortified Beachhead+11% Synergy
$0.18
Opal Palace+11% Synergy
$0.18
Meticulous Archive+8% Synergy
$17.48
Meandering River+8% Synergy
$0.08
Prismatic Vista+7% Synergy
$30.44
Azorius Guildgate+5% Synergy
$0.13
Deserted Beach0% Synergy
$2.62
Adarkar Wastes-1% Synergy
$0.27
Temple of Enlightenment-2% Synergy
$0.45
Path of Ancestry-2% Synergy
$0.18
Flooded Strand-5% Synergy
$13.72
Tranquil Cove-6% Synergy
$0.05
Mystic Gate-8% Synergy
$3.34
Hengegate Pathway-9% Synergy
$4.40
Skycloud Expanse-10% Synergy
$0.30
Command Tower-11% Synergy
$0.22
Port Town-11% Synergy
$0.17
Azorius Chancery-13% Synergy
$0.20
Exotic Orchard-15% Synergy
$0.45
Sea of Clouds-16% Synergy
$9.92
Hallowed Fountain-21% Synergy
$11.67
Prairie Stream-28% Synergy
$0.18
Glacial Fortress-33% Synergy
$0.19
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Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ravos, Soultender
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kodama of the East Tree
Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens
The Third Doctor // Peri Brown
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The First Doctor // Peri Brown
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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
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The Third Doctor // Romana II
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk HeroOther Available Backgrounds
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:
Raised by Giants
Passionate Archaeologist
Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage
Haunted One
Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Master Chef
Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute
Faceless One
Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist
Folk Hero
Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier