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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Price tag $0.41

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 100% of decks $0.28
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.18
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38

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 in 37% of decks $3.74
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+35% Synergy in 37% of decks $11.69
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+32% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.29
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+30% Synergy in 37% of decks $4.83
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $11.83
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.15
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.11
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $47.10
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.44
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.51

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 in 26% of decks $0.22
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+16% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.37
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+13% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.38
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+10% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.62
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy in 37% of decks $1.01
Beast Within Beast Within
-20% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.71

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy in 21% of decks $67.32
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy in 16% of decks $17.98
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy in 16% of decks $67.78

Creatures

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

Skyserpent Seeker Skyserpent Seeker
+40% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.28
Tymora's Invoker Tymora's Invoker
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.19
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.22
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.42
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.44
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $33.98
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.34
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.79
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.70
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.23
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.07
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.26
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.58
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.33
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.38
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.72
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.28
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.15
Prismite Prismite
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.11
Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.37
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.14
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.19
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.86
Gretchen Titchwillow Gretchen Titchwillow
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.25
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.96
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.90
Fertilid Fertilid
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.31
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.69
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.64
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $10.02
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.72
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.36
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+10% Synergy in 21% of decks $24.85
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.26
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.67
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $27.46
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+3% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy in 26% of decks $5.37
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
0% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.30
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-6% Synergy in 16% of decks $9.20
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-12% Synergy in 16% of decks $8.28

Instants

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

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.66
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.07
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.32
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.79
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.69
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.39
Incubation // Incongruity Incubation // Incongruity
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.20
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.22
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.37
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.55
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.35
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.15
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy in 26% of decks $4.36

Sorceries

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

Step Through Step Through
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.33
Ravenform Ravenform
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.30
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.94
Neoform Neoform
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.84
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.34
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.02
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.07
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $7.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.30
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $17.60

Enchantments

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

Future Sight Future Sight
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.34
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.33
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.47
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+6% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.70
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+2% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.52

Utility Lands

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

Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+21% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.35
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.63
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.12
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy in 16% of decks $46.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.14
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.22
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.37
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy in 53% of decks $1.25

Lands

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

Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+18% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+14% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.35
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+14% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.28
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.92
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.92
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+10% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.24
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.17
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy in 19% of decks $12.79
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.50
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-7% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.24
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-8% Synergy in 37% of decks $3.84
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-13% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-14% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-15% Synergy in 16% of decks $35.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-21% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.30
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-22% Synergy in 21% of decks $9.25
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-32% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.34

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef Deck Stats

Based on 19 Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 28
  • Instant 12
  • Sorcery 7
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 34

Lands: 18 basic, 16 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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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
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Erinis, Gloom Stalker Master Chef Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Master Chef
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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
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The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
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Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kodama of the East Tree Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kodama of the East Tree
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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
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Faceless One Faceless One
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
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