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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%
View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+11% Synergy $26.56

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+99% Synergy $0.19
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+49% Synergy $1.16
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+49% Synergy $0.31
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+49% Synergy $13.19
Kimahri, Valiant Guardian Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
+49% Synergy $0.25
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+48% Synergy $1.30
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+47% Synergy $0.77
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+45% Synergy $3.97
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+24% Synergy $0.28
Webspinner Cuff Webspinner Cuff
+24% Synergy $0.20
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+24% Synergy $0.21
Simic Basilisk Simic Basilisk
+24% Synergy $0.15
Hollow Scavenger Hollow Scavenger
+24% Synergy $0.20
Cunning Geysermage Cunning Geysermage
+24% Synergy $0.05
Wicked Wolf Wicked Wolf
+24% Synergy $0.32
Vigean Hydropon Vigean Hydropon
+24% Synergy $0.17
Novijen Sages Novijen Sages
+24% Synergy $0.23
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+24% Synergy $1.57
Sporeback Troll Sporeback Troll
+24% Synergy $0.15
Void Grafter Void Grafter
+24% Synergy $0.27
Temperamental Oozewagg Temperamental Oozewagg
+24% Synergy $0.24
Simic Guildmage Simic Guildmage
+24% Synergy $0.16
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+24% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya Dryad Yavimaya Dryad
+24% Synergy $0.27
Plaxmanta Plaxmanta
+24% Synergy $0.34
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+24% Synergy $0.30
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+24% Synergy $0.23
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+24% Synergy $0.16
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+24% Synergy $0.53
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+24% Synergy $0.18
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+24% Synergy $7.06
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+23% Synergy $0.22
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+23% Synergy $3.15
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+22% Synergy $0.41
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+22% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+22% Synergy $0.25
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+21% Synergy $0.25
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.36
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.27
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+20% Synergy $0.17
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $12.59
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+19% Synergy $0.61
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+19% Synergy $0.27
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+19% Synergy $0.24
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+18% Synergy $0.48
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+18% Synergy $0.68
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+17% Synergy $2.41
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+16% Synergy $8.53
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+14% Synergy $0.90
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy $0.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Return to Nature Return to Nature
+70% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+51% Synergy $2.39
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+49% Synergy $0.22
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+47% Synergy $0.30
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+36% Synergy $0.37
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+31% Synergy $0.29
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+30% Synergy $0.32
Negate Negate
+25% Synergy $0.24
Wild Shape Wild Shape
+24% Synergy $0.25
Unity of Purpose Unity of Purpose
+24% Synergy $0.10
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+24% Synergy $0.20
Curate Curate
+24% Synergy $0.31
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+24% Synergy $0.22
Wilt Wilt
+24% Synergy $0.20
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+24% Synergy $0.27
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+24% Synergy $0.27
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+24% Synergy $0.26
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+24% Synergy $0.27
Bombadil's Song Bombadil's Song
+24% Synergy $0.22
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+24% Synergy $0.24
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+23% Synergy $0.20
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+23% Synergy $0.49
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+23% Synergy $0.26
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+23% Synergy $0.18
Incubation // Incongruity Incubation // Incongruity
+23% Synergy $0.15
Silkguard Silkguard
+21% Synergy $0.47
Resculpt Resculpt
+20% Synergy $0.38
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+19% Synergy $0.23
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+18% Synergy $0.67
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+18% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+18% Synergy $1.69
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+17% Synergy $2.68
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+16% Synergy $3.57
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+13% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $5.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.92
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.46
Pongify Pongify
+0% Synergy $1.54
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.96
Counterspell Counterspell
-23% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef.

Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+48% Synergy $0.69
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+47% Synergy $1.51
The Crowd Goes Wild The Crowd Goes Wild
+24% Synergy $0.15
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+24% Synergy $0.27
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+24% Synergy $0.21
Fractal Summoning Fractal Summoning
+24% Synergy $0.14
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.28
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+24% Synergy $0.26
Wash Out Wash Out
+24% Synergy $0.43
Give // Take Give // Take
+24% Synergy $0.24
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+22% Synergy $0.30
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+21% Synergy $0.29
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+20% Synergy $0.21
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+17% Synergy $2.14
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+13% Synergy $1.00
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.47
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef +1/+1 Counters decks.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+50% Synergy $2.46
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+49% Synergy $0.10
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+49% Synergy $0.23
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+49% Synergy $0.27
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+49% Synergy $0.31
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+49% Synergy $8.50
Colossal Dreadmask Colossal Dreadmask
+49% Synergy $0.16
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+49% Synergy $0.30
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+49% Synergy $3.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+48% Synergy $0.33
Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+47% Synergy $0.27
Strandwalker Strandwalker
+24% Synergy $0.13
Wolfrider's Saddle Wolfrider's Saddle
+24% Synergy $0.20
Sickleslicer Sickleslicer
+24% Synergy $0.08
Flayer Husk Flayer Husk
+24% Synergy $0.17
Skinwing Skinwing
+24% Synergy $0.09
Sylvok Battle-Chair Sylvok Battle-Chair
+24% Synergy $0.08
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+24% Synergy $0.96
Batterbone Batterbone
+24% Synergy $0.25
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+24% Synergy $0.22
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+24% Synergy $0.20
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+24% Synergy $1.31
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+24% Synergy $2.28
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+24% Synergy $2.83
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+24% Synergy $0.34
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+24% Synergy $15.64
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+24% Synergy $0.26
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+24% Synergy $0.28
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+24% Synergy $0.64
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+24% Synergy $6.01
Explorer's Cache Explorer's Cache
+24% Synergy $0.19
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+24% Synergy $0.22
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+24% Synergy $2.88
Tangleweave Armor Tangleweave Armor
+24% Synergy $0.35
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+24% Synergy $0.39
Animation Module Animation Module
+24% Synergy $1.46
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+24% Synergy $1.21
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+24% Synergy $3.99
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+24% Synergy $6.67
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+23% Synergy $2.94
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+23% Synergy $1.70
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+23% Synergy $0.39
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+22% Synergy $3.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $1.25

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef decks.

Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+98% Synergy $0.30
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+45% Synergy $8.56
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+44% Synergy $0.50
Recycle Recycle
+24% Synergy $4.42
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+24% Synergy $0.28
Sugar Coat Sugar Coat
+24% Synergy $0.16
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+24% Synergy $1.03
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+24% Synergy $14.90
Strong Back Strong Back
+24% Synergy $1.64
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+24% Synergy $0.32
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+24% Synergy $0.48
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+23% Synergy $0.20
Curiosity Curiosity
+23% Synergy $1.60
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+22% Synergy $0.28
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+22% Synergy $4.41
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+19% Synergy $7.95
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+7% Synergy $2.09

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef +1/+1 Counters decks.

Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy Balamb Garden, Airborne Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
+98% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+51% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.36
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+24% Synergy $0.36
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+22% Synergy $0.74
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+20% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.44
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+24% Synergy $0.76
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+24% Synergy $0.26
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy $5.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.31
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+20% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+15% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+34% Synergy $0.29
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+29% Synergy $0.34
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+28% Synergy $0.25
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+23% Synergy $1.67
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+23% Synergy $1.73
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+23% Synergy $0.81
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+18% Synergy $0.68
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+18% Synergy $0.38
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+17% Synergy $0.47
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $5.19
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+6% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.31
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.24
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-2% Synergy $0.36
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-11% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-12% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef: +1/+1 Counters.

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
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