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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 Voltron game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $54.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $39.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

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

The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+94% Synergy $3.72
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+66% Synergy $0.17
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+64% Synergy $0.25
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+63% Synergy $13.02
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+55% Synergy $0.50
Galvanic Alchemist Galvanic Alchemist
+33% Synergy $0.09
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+33% Synergy $0.08
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+33% Synergy $0.24
Tymora's Invoker Tymora's Invoker
+33% Synergy $0.15
Prismite Prismite
+33% Synergy $0.14
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+33% Synergy $0.22
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+33% Synergy $0.91
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+33% Synergy $0.36
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+33% Synergy $0.18
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+32% Synergy $0.31
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+32% Synergy $0.26
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+32% Synergy $0.54
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+32% Synergy $23.20
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+32% Synergy $4.80
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+32% Synergy $0.71
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+31% Synergy $0.39
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+31% Synergy $18.25
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+31% Synergy $0.63
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+31% Synergy $0.19
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+31% Synergy $0.67
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+31% Synergy $0.36
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+31% Synergy $0.36
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+31% Synergy $11.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+30% Synergy $0.45
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+30% Synergy $0.52
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+30% Synergy $1.14
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+29% Synergy $1.30
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+29% Synergy $1.05
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+28% Synergy $7.65
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+26% Synergy $15.76
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+25% Synergy $1.56
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+22% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+20% Synergy $2.95
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+18% Synergy $0.62

Instants

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

Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+65% Synergy $3.04
Shore Up Shore Up
+65% Synergy $0.22
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+64% Synergy $5.40
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+63% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+62% Synergy $1.99
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+39% Synergy $2.39
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+32% Synergy $0.30
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+32% Synergy $25.52
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+31% Synergy $0.10
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+30% Synergy $4.28
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+30% Synergy $2.44
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $2.38
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+26% Synergy $5.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+19% Synergy $5.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.62
Swan Song Swan Song
+15% Synergy $8.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.92
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.69
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $3.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-19% Synergy $1.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $3.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-35% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

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

Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+94% Synergy $3.80
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+93% Synergy $0.32
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+65% Synergy $0.73
Single Combat Single Combat
+64% Synergy $0.48
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+61% Synergy $11.89
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+32% Synergy $1.33
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+32% Synergy $0.28
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+31% Synergy $0.26
Doomskar Doomskar
+31% Synergy $0.78
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+30% Synergy $1.24
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+30% Synergy $0.46
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+30% Synergy $2.73
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+30% Synergy $0.49
Ravenform Ravenform
+30% Synergy $0.45
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+27% Synergy $38.15
Fabricate Fabricate
+22% Synergy $9.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+99% Synergy $0.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+74% Synergy $2.46
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+65% Synergy $0.39
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+65% Synergy $2.60
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+65% Synergy $1.46
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+65% Synergy $3.35
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+64% Synergy $1.02
Well of Knowledge Well of Knowledge
+33% Synergy $6.71
Planar Portal Planar Portal
+33% Synergy $1.66
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+33% Synergy $11.67
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+33% Synergy $0.49
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+33% Synergy $0.29
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+33% Synergy $5.25
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+33% Synergy $0.67
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+33% Synergy $2.54
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+33% Synergy $2.75
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+33% Synergy $0.42
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+32% Synergy $1.87
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+32% Synergy $6.01
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+32% Synergy $8.50
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+32% Synergy $9.79
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+32% Synergy $1.09
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+32% Synergy $15.22
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+32% Synergy $3.99
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+32% Synergy $0.25
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+32% Synergy $13.29
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+32% Synergy $2.49
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+32% Synergy $4.77
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+31% Synergy $1.21
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+31% Synergy $8.45
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+31% Synergy $3.25
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+31% Synergy $14.43
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+31% Synergy $30.68
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+31% Synergy $0.24
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+30% Synergy $3.14
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+30% Synergy $6.08
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+30% Synergy $30.07
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+29% Synergy $7.55

Enchantments

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

Soothsaying Soothsaying
+66% Synergy $3.57
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+66% Synergy $0.36
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+65% Synergy $1.66
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+62% Synergy $0.36
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+49% Synergy $0.14
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+33% Synergy $0.41
Vanishing Vanishing
+32% Synergy $0.54
Future Sight Future Sight
+32% Synergy $0.39
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+32% Synergy $0.38
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+32% Synergy $0.36
Dress Down Dress Down
+31% Synergy $0.56
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+31% Synergy $18.45
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+31% Synergy $9.83
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+31% Synergy $1.15
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+30% Synergy $1.75
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+30% Synergy $3.82
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+30% Synergy $14.90
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $2.47
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $4.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.13

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+97% Synergy $1.73
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+92% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+85% Synergy $0.40
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+66% Synergy $0.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+61% Synergy $0.31
Underdark Rift Underdark Rift
+33% Synergy $0.63
Soaring Seacliff Soaring Seacliff
+33% Synergy $0.34
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+33% Synergy $0.15
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+32% Synergy $0.37
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+32% Synergy $0.37
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+32% Synergy $2.29
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+32% Synergy $0.11
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+32% Synergy $0.22
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+32% Synergy $3.03
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+31% Synergy $3.38
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+31% Synergy $0.75
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+31% Synergy $0.95
War Room War Room
+31% Synergy $2.87
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+31% Synergy $0.51
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+31% Synergy $23.03
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+28% Synergy $10.62
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+26% Synergy $62.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $16.99
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+21% Synergy $9.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+99% Synergy $0.21
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+66% Synergy $0.91
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+66% Synergy $0.13
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+62% Synergy $3.75
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+59% Synergy $0.65
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+31% Synergy $5.06
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+29% Synergy $1.55
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+29% Synergy $3.57
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+62% Synergy $1.99
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+31% Synergy $37.94
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+31% Synergy $3.79
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+30% Synergy $1.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.27
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+30% Synergy $0.37
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+27% Synergy $38.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+25% Synergy $1.05
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+20% Synergy $2.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+19% Synergy $5.19
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+17% Synergy $0.36
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+14% Synergy $9.81
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+9% Synergy $4.40
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+0% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $15.03
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $17.77
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.31
Port Town Port Town
-13% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-15% Synergy $8.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

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

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