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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Master Chef
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 25% Equipment 19% Artifacts 13% Combo 13% Graveyard 6% Keruga Companion 6% Spellslinger 6% Tokens 6% Voltron 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef decks.

Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+100% Synergy $0.35
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+100% Synergy $0.17
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+100% Synergy $0.05
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+100% Synergy $0.47

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef's abilities and overall game plan.

The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+35% Synergy $2.48
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+35% Synergy $5.19
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+32% Synergy $0.18
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+30% Synergy $4.33
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+30% Synergy $4.63
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+26% Synergy $0.05
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+26% Synergy $0.17
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+22% Synergy $21.60
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+22% Synergy $13.39
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+22% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef decks.

Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+21% Synergy $0.37
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+16% Synergy $0.20
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+13% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+10% Synergy $0.92
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $1.45
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
-20% Synergy $0.83

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $42.02
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $7.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $49.29

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Skyserpent Seeker Skyserpent Seeker
+40% Synergy $0.18
Tymora's Invoker Tymora's Invoker
+21% Synergy $0.06
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+21% Synergy $0.06
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+21% Synergy $0.43
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+21% Synergy $0.36
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+19% Synergy $46.12
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+19% Synergy $0.25
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+18% Synergy $0.41
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+17% Synergy $2.19
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+16% Synergy $0.03
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+16% Synergy $0.04
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+16% Synergy $0.10
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+15% Synergy $3.17
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+15% Synergy $0.16
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+15% Synergy $0.23
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+15% Synergy $1.08
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+15% Synergy $0.13
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+15% Synergy $0.13
Prismite Prismite
+15% Synergy $0.06
Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+15% Synergy $0.26
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+15% Synergy $0.11
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+15% Synergy $0.19
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+14% Synergy $0.50
Gretchen Titchwillow Gretchen Titchwillow
+14% Synergy $0.14
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+14% Synergy $0.54
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+13% Synergy $2.07
Fertilid Fertilid
+13% Synergy $0.10
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+13% Synergy $1.45
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+12% Synergy $0.26
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+12% Synergy $13.38
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+11% Synergy $0.49
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+11% Synergy $0.14
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+10% Synergy $15.14
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+10% Synergy $0.20
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+9% Synergy $0.40
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+8% Synergy $20.00
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+3% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.36
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
0% Synergy $2.29
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy $0.22
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-6% Synergy $3.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-12% Synergy $10.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef safe.

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+19% Synergy $3.68
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+16% Synergy $1.83
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+15% Synergy $0.17
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+15% Synergy $0.80
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+14% Synergy $0.32
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+14% Synergy $0.29
Incubation // Incongruity Incubation // Incongruity
+13% Synergy $0.15
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $0.28
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+5% Synergy $0.16
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.98
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $1.25

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef's game plan and control the board.

Step Through Step Through
+21% Synergy $0.16
Ravenform Ravenform
+16% Synergy $0.15
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+13% Synergy $0.45
Neoform Neoform
+12% Synergy $0.94
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.73

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+21% Synergy $0.41
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+21% Synergy $0.83
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.24
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+14% Synergy $10.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.26
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+14% Synergy $11.96

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Future Sight Future Sight
+15% Synergy $0.21
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+13% Synergy $0.22
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+11% Synergy $0.40
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+6% Synergy $1.44
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+2% Synergy $0.37

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+21% Synergy $0.15
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.45
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+17% Synergy $1.48
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+15% Synergy $1.82
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.32
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $30.50

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+25% Synergy $0.20
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+16% Synergy $0.07
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+14% Synergy $3.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.29
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+18% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.30
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+14% Synergy $0.21
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+14% Synergy $0.26
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+14% Synergy $0.41
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+14% Synergy $0.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+13% Synergy $0.19
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+10% Synergy $0.16
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.58
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.18
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $9.45
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy $1.07
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.18
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-8% Synergy $4.88
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-13% Synergy $0.26
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-14% Synergy $1.07
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-15% Synergy $27.41
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-21% Synergy $0.33
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-22% Synergy $7.34
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-32% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef.

Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
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The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Thirteenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Thirteenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Thirteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Thirteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Thirteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Thirteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Thirteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Thirteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Thrasios, Triton Hero Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Master Chef Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tana, the Bloodsower Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
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Erinis, Gloom Stalker Master Chef Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Master Chef
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Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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The Fourth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fourth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fifth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fifth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fifth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fifth Doctor // Susan Foreman
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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
The Tenth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Tenth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Twelfth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Twelfth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Thirteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Thirteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Thirteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Thirteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
The First Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The First Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kodama of the East Tree Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kodama of the East Tree
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tana, the Bloodsower Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tana, the Bloodsower

Other Available Backgrounds

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
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
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier