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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 Foretell game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $54.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $39.51

Creatures

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

Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+98% Synergy $0.25
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+98% Synergy $0.36
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+97% Synergy $0.43
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+95% Synergy $0.30
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+94% Synergy $3.72
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
+66% Synergy $0.15
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+66% Synergy $1.86
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+66% Synergy $0.35
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+65% Synergy $0.36
Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+65% Synergy $0.25
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+65% Synergy $1.11
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+65% Synergy $0.33
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+64% Synergy $1.27
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+63% Synergy $1.58
Clay Golem Clay Golem
+33% Synergy $0.31
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+33% Synergy $0.08
Pentavus Pentavus
+33% Synergy $0.22
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+33% Synergy $0.08
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+33% Synergy $0.17
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+33% Synergy $0.28
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+33% Synergy $0.22
Skyway Robber Skyway Robber
+33% Synergy $0.31
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+33% Synergy $0.28
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+33% Synergy $0.16
Blessed Hippogriff Blessed Hippogriff
+33% Synergy $0.14
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+33% Synergy $0.27
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+33% Synergy $0.27
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+33% Synergy $0.91
Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.22
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+33% Synergy $0.16
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+33% Synergy $0.36
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+33% Synergy $0.37
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+32% Synergy $0.31
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+32% Synergy $0.29
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+32% Synergy $0.54
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+32% Synergy $0.93
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+32% Synergy $0.17
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+32% Synergy $0.26
Hero of Bretagard Hero of Bretagard
+31% Synergy $0.31
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+31% Synergy $0.46
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+31% Synergy $0.36
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+31% Synergy $2.17
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+31% Synergy $0.36
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+30% Synergy $0.27
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+30% Synergy $0.40
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+30% Synergy $12.59
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+28% Synergy $4.70
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+25% Synergy $1.56
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+21% Synergy $0.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+65% Synergy $0.30
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+63% Synergy $0.35
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+63% Synergy $4.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+46% Synergy $1.09
Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy $3.77
Righteousness Righteousness
+33% Synergy $0.12
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.10
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+32% Synergy $0.65
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+32% Synergy $0.31
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+32% Synergy $0.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.19
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+30% Synergy $0.33
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+30% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+29% Synergy $1.99
Pongify Pongify
+24% Synergy $1.54
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+22% Synergy $0.16
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+18% Synergy $0.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

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

Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+99% Synergy $1.33
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+65% Synergy $4.40
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+64% Synergy $3.32
Doomskar Doomskar
+64% Synergy $0.78
Ravenform Ravenform
+63% Synergy $0.45
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+60% Synergy $0.32
Visions of Duplicity Visions of Duplicity
+33% Synergy $0.30
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+33% Synergy $0.21
Self-Reflection Self-Reflection
+33% Synergy $0.14
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+32% Synergy $0.36
See the Truth See the Truth
+32% Synergy $0.53
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+31% Synergy $0.73
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+31% Synergy $0.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+30% Synergy $4.59
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+28% Synergy $0.32
Preordain Preordain
+24% Synergy $0.47
Ponder Ponder
+21% Synergy $1.84
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+18% Synergy $3.56
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+5% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+66% Synergy $1.02
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+66% Synergy $10.78
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+65% Synergy $3.35
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+64% Synergy $14.43
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+33% Synergy $0.59
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+33% Synergy $11.67
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+33% Synergy $0.43
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+33% Synergy $0.19
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+33% Synergy $0.37
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+33% Synergy $2.54
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.21
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.15
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+33% Synergy $1.41
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+33% Synergy $0.50
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+32% Synergy $1.87
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+32% Synergy $15.22
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+32% Synergy $0.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+23% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Future Sight Future Sight
+99% Synergy $0.39
Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+66% Synergy $0.29
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+65% Synergy $1.66
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+33% Synergy $0.41
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+33% Synergy $3.57
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+33% Synergy $0.36
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+32% Synergy $0.26
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.50
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+31% Synergy $9.83
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $2.47

Utility Lands

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

Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+33% Synergy $0.26
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+32% Synergy $2.29
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+32% Synergy $0.27
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+32% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+31% Synergy $54.27
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+31% Synergy $2.04
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+31% Synergy $1.86
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+31% Synergy $0.77
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+31% Synergy $0.51
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+30% Synergy $0.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+30% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+30% Synergy $1.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+98% Synergy $5.06
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+66% Synergy $0.13
The Mana Rig The Mana Rig
+33% Synergy $0.79
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+33% Synergy $0.15
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+33% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+64% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+63% Synergy $0.26
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+45% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+36% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+34% Synergy $0.26
Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+33% Synergy $0.20
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+31% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+30% Synergy $0.31
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+29% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+29% Synergy $1.99
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+27% Synergy $0.10
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+21% Synergy $0.31
Tundra Tundra
+20% Synergy $3000.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+18% Synergy $8.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.31
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+17% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+11% Synergy $7.08
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $17.77
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $5.65
Port Town Port Town
-13% Synergy $0.26

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 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