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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $0.53

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Inspiring Leader
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Spirits 40%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spirits plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Spectral Adversary Spectral Adversary
+99% Synergy $0.43
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim Dorothea's Retribution Dorothea, Vengeful Victim
+99% Synergy $0.28
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+99% Synergy $0.30
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+99% Synergy $0.16
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+99% Synergy $1.11
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
+99% Synergy $0.38
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+99% Synergy $0.72
Patrician Geist Patrician Geist
+98% Synergy $0.30
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+98% Synergy $26.95
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+98% Synergy $1.08
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+98% Synergy $1.27
Clarion Spirit Clarion Spirit
+98% Synergy $0.18
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+97% Synergy $0.52
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+97% Synergy $0.26
Rattlechains Rattlechains
+97% Synergy $0.30
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+97% Synergy $3.68
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+96% Synergy $6.79
Drogskol Captain Drogskol Captain
+96% Synergy $0.38
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+96% Synergy $41.77
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+95% Synergy $0.30
Overwhelmed Archivist Archive Haunt Overwhelmed Archivist
+100% Synergy $0.17
Kataki, War's Wage Kataki, War's Wage
+100% Synergy $1.65
Distracting Geist Clever Distraction Distracting Geist
+100% Synergy $0.12
Whispering Wizard Whispering Wizard
+100% Synergy $0.15
Drogskol Infantry Drogskol Armaments Drogskol Infantry
+100% Synergy $0.07
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+100% Synergy $0.14
Lantern Bearer Lanterns' Lift Lantern Bearer
+100% Synergy $0.07
Brine Comber Brinebound Gift Brine Comber
+100% Synergy $0.15
Gutter Skulker Gutter Shortcut Gutter Skulker
+100% Synergy $0.06
Kindly Ancestor Ancestor's Embrace Kindly Ancestor
+100% Synergy $0.14
Forbidding Spirit Forbidding Spirit
+100% Synergy $0.18
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+100% Synergy $0.20
Prismite Prismite
+100% Synergy $0.14

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader's Spirits deck ahead.

Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+99% Synergy $0.33
Get Lost Get Lost
+98% Synergy $4.05
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+98% Synergy $3.86
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+96% Synergy $1.97
Consider Consider
+95% Synergy $0.29
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+95% Synergy $13.69
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+62% Synergy $3.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+47% Synergy $1.09
Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy $3.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spirits game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader.

Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+99% Synergy $1.15
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+87% Synergy $0.29
Triplicate Spirits Triplicate Spirits
+100% Synergy $0.10

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader Spirits decks.

Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+99% Synergy $5.62
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+93% Synergy $4.90
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+92% Synergy $5.28
Campfire Campfire
+100% Synergy $0.63
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+100% Synergy $22.64

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spirits strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader decks.

Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+98% Synergy $0.59
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+98% Synergy $1.82
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+97% Synergy $2.11
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+97% Synergy $2.11
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+96% Synergy $7.91
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+95% Synergy $5.49
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+93% Synergy $0.59
Nurturing Presence Nurturing Presence
+100% Synergy $0.10
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+100% Synergy $0.13
Starlit Mantle Starlit Mantle
+100% Synergy $0.09
Radiant Grace Radiant Restraints Radiant Grace
+100% Synergy $0.25
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+100% Synergy $0.27
Cradle of Safety Cradle of Safety
+100% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+100% Synergy $8.23

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader Spirits decks.

Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+99% Synergy $0.27
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+99% Synergy $0.27
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+93% Synergy $0.99

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader's Spirits strategy.

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+98% Synergy $5.06
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+100% Synergy $0.15
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+100% Synergy $0.13

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader's Spirits decks.

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+99% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+95% Synergy $34.97
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+79% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+77% Synergy $4.40
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+73% Synergy $0.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+65% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+62% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+60% Synergy $17.77
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+60% Synergy $5.65
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+56% Synergy $0.31
Port Town Port Town
+53% Synergy $0.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+34% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader: Spirits.

Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Kodama of the East Tree Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Kodama of the East Tree
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Siani, Eye of the Storm Prava of the Steel Legion // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Prava of the Steel Legion Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Prava of the Steel Legion // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ravos, Soultender Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ravos, Soultender
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Rhoda, Geist Avenger Timin, Youthful Geist Rhoda, Geist Avenger // Timin, Youthful Geist
Myojin of Cleansing Fire Myojin of Cleansing Fire
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kodama of the East Tree Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kodama of the East Tree
The Third Doctor Peri Brown The Third Doctor // Peri Brown
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Prava of the Steel Legion Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Prava of the Steel Legion
The First Doctor Peri Brown The First Doctor // Peri Brown
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Sword Coast Sailor Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Sword Coast Sailor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Noble Heritage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Veteran Soldier Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Siani, Eye of the Storm Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Siani, Eye of the Storm Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Siani, Eye of the Storm // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Third Doctor Romana II The Third Doctor // Romana II

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