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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Price tag $0.38

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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Creatures

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

Brass Squire Brass Squire
+99% Synergy $1.16
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+99% Synergy $13.19
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+98% Synergy $1.30
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+49% Synergy $0.28
Webspinner Cuff Webspinner Cuff
+49% Synergy $0.20
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+49% Synergy $0.35
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+49% Synergy $0.17
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+49% Synergy $0.31
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+49% Synergy $1.57
Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
+49% Synergy $4.81
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+49% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya Dryad Yavimaya Dryad
+49% Synergy $0.27
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+49% Synergy $0.23
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+49% Synergy $2.13
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+49% Synergy $0.53
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+49% Synergy $7.06
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+48% Synergy $0.17
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+48% Synergy $3.15
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+47% Synergy $0.41
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+47% Synergy $0.62
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+47% Synergy $0.37
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+47% Synergy $0.77
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+46% Synergy $7.98
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+46% Synergy $19.77
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+46% Synergy $0.36
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+45% Synergy $3.97
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+44% Synergy $0.61
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+41% Synergy $8.53
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+39% Synergy $0.90
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+38% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+98% Synergy $0.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+76% Synergy $2.39
Wild Shape Wild Shape
+49% Synergy $0.25
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+49% Synergy $0.20
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+49% Synergy $0.22
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+49% Synergy $0.27
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+48% Synergy $0.49
Silkguard Silkguard
+46% Synergy $0.47
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+45% Synergy $0.22
Resculpt Resculpt
+45% Synergy $0.38
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+44% Synergy $0.23
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+43% Synergy $1.69
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+42% Synergy $2.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+37% Synergy $5.19
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+36% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+27% Synergy $1.92
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.54
Negate Negate
+25% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+22% Synergy $0.96
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.32
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+49% Synergy $0.21
Wash Out Wash Out
+49% Synergy $0.43
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+48% Synergy $0.69
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+47% Synergy $1.51
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+45% Synergy $0.21
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+42% Synergy $2.14
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+38% Synergy $1.00
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+99% Synergy $0.10
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+99% Synergy $0.23
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+99% Synergy $0.27
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+99% Synergy $0.31
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+99% Synergy $8.50
Colossal Dreadmask Colossal Dreadmask
+99% Synergy $0.16
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+99% Synergy $0.30
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+99% Synergy $3.14
Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+97% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $2.46
Strandwalker Strandwalker
+49% Synergy $0.13
Wolfrider's Saddle Wolfrider's Saddle
+49% Synergy $0.20
Sickleslicer Sickleslicer
+49% Synergy $0.08
Flayer Husk Flayer Husk
+49% Synergy $0.17
Skinwing Skinwing
+49% Synergy $0.09
Sylvok Battle-Chair Sylvok Battle-Chair
+49% Synergy $0.08
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+49% Synergy $0.96
Batterbone Batterbone
+49% Synergy $0.25
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+49% Synergy $0.22
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+49% Synergy $1.31
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+49% Synergy $2.28
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+49% Synergy $2.83
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+49% Synergy $15.64
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+49% Synergy $0.26
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+49% Synergy $0.28
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+49% Synergy $0.64
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+49% Synergy $6.01
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+49% Synergy $0.22
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+49% Synergy $2.88
Tangleweave Armor Tangleweave Armor
+49% Synergy $0.35
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+49% Synergy $0.39
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+49% Synergy $1.21
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+49% Synergy $3.99
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+49% Synergy $6.67
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+48% Synergy $1.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+48% Synergy $0.33
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+48% Synergy $0.39
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+47% Synergy $3.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+46% Synergy $1.25

Enchantments

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

Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+49% Synergy $1.03
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+49% Synergy $14.90
Strong Back Strong Back
+49% Synergy $1.64

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+98% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+76% Synergy $0.40
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+49% Synergy $0.36
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+47% Synergy $0.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+34% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+70% Synergy $0.35
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+49% Synergy $0.76
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+49% Synergy $0.26
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+49% Synergy $5.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+40% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+36% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+54% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+43% Synergy $0.38
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+42% Synergy $0.47
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+37% Synergy $5.19
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+34% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+29% Synergy $0.31
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+28% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+6% Synergy $0.30
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-11% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

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

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The Fifth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fifth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
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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
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