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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage
Price tag $0.50

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
+34% Synergy $54.50

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
+98% Synergy $0.25
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+96% Synergy $1.30
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+94% Synergy $3.72
Kheru Spellsnatcher Kheru Spellsnatcher
+49% Synergy $0.16
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+49% Synergy $0.16
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+49% Synergy $0.16
Stratus Dancer Stratus Dancer
+49% Synergy $0.28
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+49% Synergy $0.17
Prismite Prismite
+49% Synergy $0.14
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+49% Synergy $0.22
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+49% Synergy $0.26
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+49% Synergy $0.54
Portal Manipulator Portal Manipulator
+49% Synergy $1.59
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+48% Synergy $0.46
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+48% Synergy $0.19
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+48% Synergy $0.25
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+47% Synergy $11.25
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+47% Synergy $0.27
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+46% Synergy $13.02
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+45% Synergy $1.05
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+45% Synergy $0.72
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+43% Synergy $1.74
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+42% Synergy $1.56
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.50
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $2.95

Instants

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

Desculpting Blast Desculpting Blast
+99% Synergy $0.20
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+99% Synergy $0.22
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+98% Synergy $0.21
Shore Up Shore Up
+98% Synergy $0.22
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+97% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+93% Synergy $2.54
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+49% Synergy $0.22
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+49% Synergy $0.34
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+49% Synergy $0.30
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+48% Synergy $3.04
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+48% Synergy $25.52
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+48% Synergy $0.30
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+48% Synergy $5.40
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+47% Synergy $0.10
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+47% Synergy $1.83
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+45% Synergy $1.99
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+36% Synergy $5.19
Swan Song Swan Song
+31% Synergy $8.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+23% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+97% Synergy $0.48
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+93% Synergy $0.32
One Last Job One Last Job
+49% Synergy $0.17
Sculpted Sunburst Sculpted Sunburst
+49% Synergy $0.19
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+48% Synergy $0.28
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+48% Synergy $0.73
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+47% Synergy $1.24
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+47% Synergy $0.46
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+47% Synergy $2.73
Ravenform Ravenform
+46% Synergy $0.45
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+44% Synergy $38.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+99% Synergy $0.43
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+99% Synergy $0.41
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+99% Synergy $0.23
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+99% Synergy $15.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+74% Synergy $2.46
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+49% Synergy $11.67
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+49% Synergy $0.49
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+49% Synergy $0.29
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+49% Synergy $0.23
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+49% Synergy $5.25
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+49% Synergy $2.54
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+49% Synergy $2.75
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+49% Synergy $0.42
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+49% Synergy $0.50
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+49% Synergy $2.28
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+49% Synergy $1.87
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+49% Synergy $6.01
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+49% Synergy $9.79
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+49% Synergy $0.39
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $2.60
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+48% Synergy $13.29
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+48% Synergy $1.46
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+48% Synergy $1.21
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+48% Synergy $3.35
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+48% Synergy $8.45
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $3.25
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+47% Synergy $14.43
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+47% Synergy $30.68
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+47% Synergy $0.24
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+47% Synergy $6.08
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+47% Synergy $30.07
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy $7.55

Enchantments

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

Soothsaying Soothsaying
+99% Synergy $3.57
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+49% Synergy $0.11
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+49% Synergy $0.19
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.41
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.36
Vanishing Vanishing
+49% Synergy $0.54
Future Sight Future Sight
+49% Synergy $0.39
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+49% Synergy $0.50
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+49% Synergy $5.27
High Alert High Alert
+49% Synergy $0.40
Dress Down Dress Down
+48% Synergy $0.56
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+47% Synergy $0.29
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+47% Synergy $14.90
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+43% Synergy $2.47

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+92% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+85% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $3.36
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+49% Synergy $0.15
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+49% Synergy $0.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy $0.71
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+49% Synergy $0.37
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+49% Synergy $2.29
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+49% Synergy $0.22
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+49% Synergy $3.03
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+48% Synergy $3.38
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+48% Synergy $0.75
War Room War Room
+48% Synergy $2.87
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+47% Synergy $23.03
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+47% Synergy $0.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+47% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+47% Synergy $1.73
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+46% Synergy $0.39
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+45% Synergy $10.62
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+45% Synergy $0.31
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+42% Synergy $62.31
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+42% Synergy $0.74
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+41% Synergy $16.99
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+37% Synergy $9.00

Mana Artifacts

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

Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+99% Synergy $0.91
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+99% Synergy $0.21
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+99% Synergy $0.13
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+49% Synergy $0.15
Fieldmist Borderpost Fieldmist Borderpost
+49% Synergy $0.27
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+48% Synergy $5.06
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+46% Synergy $1.55
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+45% Synergy $3.75
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+42% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+51% Synergy $8.07
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+48% Synergy $37.94
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+48% Synergy $3.79
Power Depot Power Depot
+47% Synergy $0.45
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+47% Synergy $1.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+46% Synergy $0.27
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+46% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+45% Synergy $1.99
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+44% Synergy $38.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $2.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+36% Synergy $5.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+35% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+34% Synergy $0.31
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+31% Synergy $9.81
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+29% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+27% Synergy $7.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+17% Synergy $15.03
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $17.77
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-15% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-35% Synergy $0.34

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
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Siani, Eye of the Storm Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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 Rose Noble The Second Doctor // Rose Noble
The Second Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Second Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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

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