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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage: Equipment
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Noble Heritage
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Foretell 19% Combo 14% Equipment 6% Artifacts 5% Voltron 5%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage Equipment game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+35% Synergy $51.92

Creatures

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

Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
+99% Synergy $0.22
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+96% Synergy $2.43
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+94% Synergy $3.81
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+50% Synergy $0.11
Stratus Dancer Stratus Dancer
+50% Synergy $0.20
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+50% Synergy $0.10
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+50% Synergy $0.20
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+50% Synergy $0.20
Kheru Spellsnatcher Kheru Spellsnatcher
+50% Synergy $0.21
Prismite Prismite
+50% Synergy $0.10
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+49% Synergy $0.43
Portal Manipulator Portal Manipulator
+49% Synergy $1.46
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+49% Synergy $0.30
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+48% Synergy $0.24
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+48% Synergy $0.49
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+48% Synergy $9.78
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+48% Synergy $0.30
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+47% Synergy $12.66
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+47% Synergy $0.32
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+46% Synergy $0.54
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+46% Synergy $0.78
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+43% Synergy $2.04
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.70
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+43% Synergy $2.24
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+39% Synergy $0.58
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+37% Synergy $2.82

Instants

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

Shore Up Shore Up
+99% Synergy $0.19
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+99% Synergy $0.25
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+99% Synergy $0.19
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+98% Synergy $0.26
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+94% Synergy $1.96
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+50% Synergy $0.25
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+49% Synergy $0.33
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+49% Synergy $4.72
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+49% Synergy $25.13
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+49% Synergy $0.31
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+49% Synergy $0.23
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+48% Synergy $1.32
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+48% Synergy $0.32
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+48% Synergy $5.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+46% Synergy $1.64
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+37% Synergy $7.11
Swan Song Swan Song
+32% Synergy $7.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+24% Synergy $2.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.46
Desculpting Blast Desculpting Blast
+100% Synergy $0.05

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Equipment game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage.

Single Combat Single Combat
+98% Synergy $0.43
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+94% Synergy $0.32
One Last Job One Last Job
+50% Synergy $0.18
Sculpted Sunburst Sculpted Sunburst
+50% Synergy $0.19
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+49% Synergy $0.27
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+48% Synergy $0.73
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+47% Synergy $1.21
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+47% Synergy $2.65
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+47% Synergy $0.26
Ravenform Ravenform
+47% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+44% Synergy $35.07

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage Equipment decks.

Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+99% Synergy $13.76
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+99% Synergy $0.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+74% Synergy $2.99
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+50% Synergy $2.68
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+50% Synergy $0.47
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+50% Synergy $11.43
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+50% Synergy $0.50
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+50% Synergy $4.85
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+50% Synergy $2.22
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+50% Synergy $0.28
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+50% Synergy $0.38
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+50% Synergy $2.53
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+50% Synergy $0.64
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+50% Synergy $2.00
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+49% Synergy $0.40
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+49% Synergy $4.81
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+49% Synergy $0.92
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+49% Synergy $1.66
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+49% Synergy $11.24
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+49% Synergy $10.55
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+49% Synergy $8.12
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $2.73
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+48% Synergy $0.31
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+48% Synergy $15.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+48% Synergy $31.83
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+48% Synergy $3.63
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $3.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+47% Synergy $26.78
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+47% Synergy $6.69
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+47% Synergy $8.14
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+100% Synergy $0.52
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+100% Synergy $0.42

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Equipment strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage decks.

Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.47
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.28
Vanishing Vanishing
+50% Synergy $0.50
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+50% Synergy $0.19
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+50% Synergy $0.10
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+49% Synergy $0.49
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+49% Synergy $5.01
High Alert High Alert
+49% Synergy $0.41
Future Sight Future Sight
+49% Synergy $0.38
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+48% Synergy $0.33
Dress Down Dress Down
+48% Synergy $0.56
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+47% Synergy $13.20
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+43% Synergy $2.82
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+100% Synergy $3.53

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+92% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+85% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+52% Synergy $2.76
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+50% Synergy $0.33
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+50% Synergy $0.22
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+50% Synergy $1.90
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+50% Synergy $0.14
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+50% Synergy $0.95
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+49% Synergy $0.30
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+49% Synergy $3.13
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+49% Synergy $4.02
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+48% Synergy $0.41
War Room War Room
+48% Synergy $1.99
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+48% Synergy $20.51
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+47% Synergy $1.53
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+47% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+47% Synergy $0.27
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+47% Synergy $0.41
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+46% Synergy $10.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+45% Synergy $0.35
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+43% Synergy $60.97
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+43% Synergy $0.69
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+41% Synergy $13.08
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+38% Synergy $8.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+50% Synergy $0.17
Fieldmist Borderpost Fieldmist Borderpost
+49% Synergy $0.30
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+48% Synergy $5.11
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+46% Synergy $3.94
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+46% Synergy $1.36
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+43% Synergy $0.57
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+100% Synergy $0.13
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+100% Synergy $1.29
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+100% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage's Equipment decks.

Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+52% Synergy $8.39
Power Depot Power Depot
+48% Synergy $0.39
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+48% Synergy $34.38
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+48% Synergy $8.75
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+47% Synergy $0.40
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+47% Synergy $1.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.52
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+46% Synergy $1.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+44% Synergy $35.07
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.70
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+37% Synergy $2.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+37% Synergy $7.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+34% Synergy $0.24
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+32% Synergy $11.43
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+28% Synergy $0.19
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+28% Synergy $6.62
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+23% Synergy $0.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $15.52
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+14% Synergy $0.32
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $18.75
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-16% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
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The Eighth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fifth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fifth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Twelfth Doctor Romana II The Twelfth Doctor // Romana II
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Sword Coast Sailor Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Sword Coast Sailor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Inspiring Leader Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Veteran Soldier Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Siani, Eye of the Storm Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Siani, Eye of the Storm // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Noble Heritage Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Noble Heritage
The Ninth Doctor Barbara Wright The Ninth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Second Doctor Ian Chesterton The Second Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Second Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Second Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Prava of the Steel Legion Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Prava of the Steel Legion
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel

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