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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage: Foretell
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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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage's Foretell builds — cards that lean hardest into the Foretell theme.

Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+99% Synergy $1.32
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+97% Synergy $0.40
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+96% Synergy $0.25
Future Sight Future Sight
+83% Synergy $0.38
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+81% Synergy $0.32
Doomskar Doomskar
+81% Synergy $0.94
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+80% Synergy $0.34
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+80% Synergy $5.31
Ravenform Ravenform
+80% Synergy $0.34
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+77% Synergy $3.81

Top Cards

The staple cards most Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage Foretell decks run as their core.

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+66% Synergy $1.04
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+66% Synergy $13.76
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+66% Synergy $1.75
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+65% Synergy $0.30
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+65% Synergy $15.61
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+65% Synergy $0.30
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+65% Synergy $3.63
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+65% Synergy $4.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+47% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $51.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $36.16
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+50% Synergy $0.33
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
+50% Synergy $0.25
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.46
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+50% Synergy $0.20
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+50% Synergy $1.38
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+49% Synergy $1.01
Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+49% Synergy $0.19
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+49% Synergy $0.33
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+49% Synergy $0.49
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+48% Synergy $1.51
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+47% Synergy $2.06
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+47% Synergy $0.32
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+33% Synergy $0.37
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+33% Synergy $0.25
Blessed Hippogriff Blessed Hippogriff
+33% Synergy $0.13
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+33% Synergy $0.07
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+33% Synergy $0.07
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+33% Synergy $0.34
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+33% Synergy $0.20
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+33% Synergy $0.37
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+33% Synergy $0.28
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+33% Synergy $0.36
Crenellated Wall Crenellated Wall
+33% Synergy $0.34
Prismite Prismite
+33% Synergy $0.10
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+32% Synergy $0.49
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+32% Synergy $0.25
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+32% Synergy $0.46
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+32% Synergy $0.95
Hero of Bretagard Hero of Bretagard
+32% Synergy $0.29
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+31% Synergy $2.07
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+31% Synergy $0.33
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+22% Synergy $0.77
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+17% Synergy $0.20
Pentavus Pentavus
+17% Synergy $0.20
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+17% Synergy $0.11
Skyway Robber Skyway Robber
+17% Synergy $0.28
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+16% Synergy $0.43
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.15
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+16% Synergy $0.18
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+16% Synergy $0.48
Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.16
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+16% Synergy $0.96
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+15% Synergy $0.34
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+14% Synergy $0.41
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+14% Synergy $1.07
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+13% Synergy $10.03
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+12% Synergy $8.30
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+12% Synergy $4.15
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+9% Synergy $2.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+66% Synergy $0.23
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+64% Synergy $0.27
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+50% Synergy $0.08
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+49% Synergy $0.30
Righteousness Righteousness
+33% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+28% Synergy $1.64
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.98
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+18% Synergy $0.36
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+16% Synergy $0.13
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+16% Synergy $0.40
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+16% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+14% Synergy $2.16
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+14% Synergy $0.32
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+14% Synergy $4.17
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $3.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $0.60
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+11% Synergy $4.84
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $21.48
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.26
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+6% Synergy $0.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.14
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-22% Synergy $3.25

Sorceries

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

Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+64% Synergy $3.18
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+50% Synergy $0.37
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+44% Synergy $0.32
See the Truth See the Truth
+33% Synergy $0.55
Visions of Duplicity Visions of Duplicity
+33% Synergy $0.30
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+32% Synergy $0.73
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+17% Synergy $0.21
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+16% Synergy $0.18
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+16% Synergy $0.35
Self-Reflection Self-Reflection
+16% Synergy $0.11
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+16% Synergy $1.30
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+16% Synergy $0.38
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+15% Synergy $5.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+14% Synergy $3.39
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+14% Synergy $0.23
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+12% Synergy $0.35
Preordain Preordain
+7% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $2.00
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $5.75
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-11% Synergy $2.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+50% Synergy $0.31
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+50% Synergy $0.52
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+49% Synergy $11.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+39% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+33% Synergy $0.37
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+33% Synergy $0.50
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+33% Synergy $2.22
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.20
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+33% Synergy $2.00
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+32% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $2.99
Ice Cauldron Ice Cauldron
+17% Synergy $1.53
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+17% Synergy $11.43
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+17% Synergy $0.46
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+17% Synergy $0.23
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+17% Synergy $29.73
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+17% Synergy $1.44
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+17% Synergy $0.64
Endoskeleton Endoskeleton
+17% Synergy $0.26
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+16% Synergy $2.17
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+16% Synergy $10.55
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+16% Synergy $1.37
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+15% Synergy $46.52
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $20.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.28
Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+50% Synergy $0.27
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+33% Synergy $0.49
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+33% Synergy $3.53
Monk Class Monk Class
+32% Synergy $0.38
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $2.82
Saving Grace Saving Grace
+17% Synergy $0.31
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+17% Synergy $0.47
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+17% Synergy $3.71
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+16% Synergy $0.34
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+16% Synergy $0.27
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+15% Synergy $8.69
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+15% Synergy $1.29

Utility Lands

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

Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+33% Synergy $1.90
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+31% Synergy $1.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.36
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+16% Synergy $0.30
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+16% Synergy $0.21
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+16% Synergy $1.74
Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+16% Synergy $0.20
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+16% Synergy $0.64
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+16% Synergy $0.18
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+16% Synergy $0.28
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+16% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+15% Synergy $0.83
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+15% Synergy $1.89
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+15% Synergy $0.63
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $1.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+15% Synergy $49.84
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+15% Synergy $2.04
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+14% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+14% Synergy $0.27
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+12% Synergy $0.62
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy $0.29
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+10% Synergy $60.97
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+66% Synergy $0.12
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+65% Synergy $5.11
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+33% Synergy $0.23
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+33% Synergy $0.13
The Mana Rig The Mana Rig
+33% Synergy $0.81
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+32% Synergy $36.46
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+26% Synergy $0.24
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+17% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+13% Synergy $3.11
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+12% Synergy $3.94
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+62% Synergy $0.19
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+37% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+35% Synergy $8.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+34% Synergy $0.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+30% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+28% Synergy $1.64
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+24% Synergy $6.48
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+18% Synergy $0.26
Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+17% Synergy $0.22
Cave of Temptation Cave of Temptation
+17% Synergy $0.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+15% Synergy $11.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+14% Synergy $0.52
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+14% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+13% Synergy $0.24
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $18.75
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.13
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+9% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+9% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Tundra Tundra
+4% Synergy $3000.00
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.39
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.52
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $5.38
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-6% Synergy $6.62
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-7% Synergy $3.87
Port Town Port Town
-14% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

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

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 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
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