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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef: Combo
Price tag $0.43

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Master Chef
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 25% Equipment 19% Artifacts 13% Combo 13% Graveyard 6%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef Combo game on their own.

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy $56.78

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Rootcoil Creeper Rootcoil Creeper
+99% Synergy $0.30
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+98% Synergy $0.32
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+98% Synergy $3.81
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+98% Synergy $7.55
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+97% Synergy $0.65
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+95% Synergy $0.12
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+94% Synergy $0.33
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+94% Synergy $0.76
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+86% Synergy $3.65
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+86% Synergy $3.68
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+86% Synergy $2.54
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+77% Synergy $0.41
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+100% Synergy $0.34
Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter
+100% Synergy $0.20
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+100% Synergy $1.43
Arashi, the Sky Asunder Arashi, the Sky Asunder
+100% Synergy $0.19
Slickshot Lockpicker Slickshot Lockpicker
+100% Synergy $0.10

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef's Combo deck ahead.

Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+99% Synergy $1.71
Moment's Peace Moment's Peace
+99% Synergy $4.84
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+97% Synergy $0.27
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+97% Synergy $5.17
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+94% Synergy $2.14
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+100% Synergy $0.25
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+100% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef.

Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+99% Synergy $0.67
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+99% Synergy $0.23
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+99% Synergy $0.14
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+99% Synergy $0.34
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+96% Synergy $0.62
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+92% Synergy $1.59
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+68% Synergy $2.31
Tracker's Instincts Tracker's Instincts
+100% Synergy $0.23
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+100% Synergy $1.66
Storm the Festival Storm the Festival
+100% Synergy $0.18
Increasing Savagery Increasing Savagery
+100% Synergy $0.44
Crush of Wurms Crush of Wurms
+100% Synergy $1.89
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+100% Synergy $0.52
Parallel Evolution Parallel Evolution
+100% Synergy $4.65
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+100% Synergy $0.21
Silent Departure Silent Departure
+100% Synergy $0.09
Grizzly Fate Grizzly Fate
+100% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef Combo decks.

Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+99% Synergy $7.51
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+99% Synergy $11.43
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+99% Synergy $6.62
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+98% Synergy $11.94
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+100% Synergy $1.04
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+100% Synergy $0.05
Predator, Flagship Predator, Flagship
+100% Synergy $0.39
Whetstone Whetstone
+100% Synergy $0.67
Boom Box Boom Box
+100% Synergy $0.19
That Which Was Taken That Which Was Taken
+100% Synergy $2.45
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+100% Synergy $0.64

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef decks.

Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+99% Synergy $2.22
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+99% Synergy $1.17
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+100% Synergy $9.19
Future Sight Future Sight
+100% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef Combo decks.

Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+99% Synergy $1.52
The Shire The Shire
+98% Synergy $2.58
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+95% Synergy $2.75

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef's Combo strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+37% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+100% Synergy $0.21
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+100% Synergy $0.17
Terrarion Terrarion
+100% Synergy $0.24

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef's Combo decks.

Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+96% Synergy $0.25
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+95% Synergy $0.82
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+94% Synergy $0.20
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+84% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+80% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+79% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+76% Synergy $0.39
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+61% Synergy $0.31
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+53% Synergy $0.33
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+53% Synergy $11.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+39% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+100% Synergy $0.39

Similar Commanders

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

Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
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
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Master Chef Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Master Chef
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Master Chef Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Master Chef
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Thrasios, Triton Hero Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
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
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker Ukkima, Stalking Shadow Cazur, Ruthless Stalker // Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
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
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