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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist: Cascade
Price tag $16.69

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 55% Foretell 12% Burn 6% Spellslinger 6% Cascade 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist players are trying out in Cascade decks.

Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+91% Synergy $13.52
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+83% Synergy $2.50
Fateful Tempest Fateful Tempest
+100% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist's Cascade builds — cards that lean hardest into the Cascade theme.

Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+99% Synergy $0.36
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+80% Synergy $4.51
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+79% Synergy $0.40
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+79% Synergy $0.49
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+78% Synergy $9.79

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist Cascade game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+11% Synergy $41.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Cascade plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+59% Synergy $7.72
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+57% Synergy $7.92
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+40% Synergy $0.40
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+40% Synergy $1.70
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+40% Synergy $5.80
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+39% Synergy $12.26
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+39% Synergy $2.61
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+39% Synergy $0.34
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+39% Synergy $13.34
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+39% Synergy $0.32
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+39% Synergy $0.31
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+39% Synergy $0.29
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+39% Synergy $0.33
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+39% Synergy $0.26
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+38% Synergy $0.31
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+35% Synergy $5.89
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+35% Synergy $0.42
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+30% Synergy $0.46
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+22% Synergy $2.84
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
+20% Synergy $0.25
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+20% Synergy $0.25
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+20% Synergy $0.20
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+20% Synergy $0.23
Bhaal's Invoker Bhaal's Invoker
+20% Synergy $0.18
Incinerator of the Guilty Incinerator of the Guilty
+20% Synergy $0.76
Prismite Prismite
+20% Synergy $0.10
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+19% Synergy $0.24
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+19% Synergy $14.81
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+19% Synergy $0.35
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+19% Synergy $0.22
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+19% Synergy $0.33
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+19% Synergy $0.22
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+18% Synergy $0.29
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+18% Synergy $18.79
Spellskite Spellskite
+15% Synergy $7.89
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+14% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+12% Synergy $0.70
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+12% Synergy $0.97
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+11% Synergy $0.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.42
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+5% Synergy $32.35
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-20% Synergy $1.43

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist's Cascade deck ahead.

March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+60% Synergy $0.31
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+59% Synergy $0.41
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+59% Synergy $0.30
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+57% Synergy $0.27
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+56% Synergy $17.44
Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+40% Synergy $0.60
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+40% Synergy $0.17
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+40% Synergy $0.21
Dive Down Dive Down
+39% Synergy $0.09
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+39% Synergy $0.34
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+31% Synergy $0.28
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+28% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+26% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.11
Triton Tactics Triton Tactics
+20% Synergy $0.20
Three Wishes Three Wishes
+20% Synergy $4.20
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+20% Synergy $0.24
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+20% Synergy $0.63
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+19% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+19% Synergy $2.16
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+19% Synergy $0.48
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+19% Synergy $2.59
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+19% Synergy $0.19
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+19% Synergy $0.53
Invert // Invent Invert // Invent
+18% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+16% Synergy $0.74
Big Score Big Score
+15% Synergy $0.60
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+14% Synergy $0.86
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+14% Synergy $0.42
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+13% Synergy $0.22
Rewind Rewind
+13% Synergy $0.41
Resculpt Resculpt
+12% Synergy $0.22
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+9% Synergy $11.15
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.60
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Seething Song Seething Song
0% Synergy $10.59
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.51
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $3.66
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.98
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-21% Synergy $0.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Cascade game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist.

Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+66% Synergy $0.30
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+57% Synergy $1.61
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+56% Synergy $0.66
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+56% Synergy $0.36
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+56% Synergy $0.26
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+55% Synergy $1.08
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+46% Synergy $0.23
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+40% Synergy $1.57
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+39% Synergy $6.64
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+39% Synergy $0.32
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+39% Synergy $1.40
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+39% Synergy $0.22
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+38% Synergy $0.27
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+38% Synergy $2.85
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+38% Synergy $0.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+37% Synergy $1.23
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+36% Synergy $0.23
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+36% Synergy $0.56
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+28% Synergy $4.54
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+20% Synergy $0.28
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+20% Synergy $0.25
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+19% Synergy $0.53
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+19% Synergy $0.32
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+19% Synergy $0.16
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+19% Synergy $0.19
Temporal Fissure Temporal Fissure
+19% Synergy $0.21
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+19% Synergy $1.14
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+18% Synergy $0.35
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+18% Synergy $0.30
Ravenform Ravenform
+18% Synergy $0.34
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+17% Synergy $30.82
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+17% Synergy $6.22
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+17% Synergy $0.34
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+15% Synergy $0.29
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+15% Synergy $5.62
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+15% Synergy $2.03
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+15% Synergy $0.28
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+15% Synergy $1.79
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+14% Synergy $0.31
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+11% Synergy $10.05
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $8.12

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist Cascade decks.

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+40% Synergy $1.04
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+40% Synergy $0.50
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+40% Synergy $0.64
Geistflame Reservoir Geistflame Reservoir
+20% Synergy $0.17
Elkin Bottle Elkin Bottle
+20% Synergy $0.43
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+20% Synergy $0.20
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+20% Synergy $11.43
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+20% Synergy $0.05
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+20% Synergy $0.22
Mishra's Research Desk Mishra's Research Desk
+20% Synergy $0.20
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+20% Synergy $0.61
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+20% Synergy $10.55
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+20% Synergy $0.23
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy $15.61
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+19% Synergy $9.89
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+19% Synergy $11.94
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+18% Synergy $5.68
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+17% Synergy $2.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $2.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Cascade strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+60% Synergy $1.65
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+59% Synergy $0.27
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+49% Synergy $0.49
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+40% Synergy $0.28
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+39% Synergy $0.36
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+20% Synergy $0.27
Hard Cover Hard Cover
+20% Synergy $0.22
The Flux The Flux
+20% Synergy $0.34
Precognition Field Precognition Field
+20% Synergy $0.20
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+19% Synergy $8.69
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+19% Synergy $4.26
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+19% Synergy $3.90
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+19% Synergy $6.67
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+18% Synergy $0.30
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+18% Synergy $1.97
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+14% Synergy $6.61
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+4% Synergy $0.87

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist's Cascade game plan.

Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+20% Synergy $0.37
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+18% Synergy $2.89

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist Cascade decks.

Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+65% Synergy $0.37
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+38% Synergy $4.00
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+34% Synergy $0.85
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+20% Synergy $0.20
Junktown Junktown
+20% Synergy $0.25
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+19% Synergy $0.63
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+19% Synergy $10.35
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+19% Synergy $0.18
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+19% Synergy $0.19
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+18% Synergy $9.24
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+17% Synergy $0.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $31.72

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist's Cascade strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+37% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+30% Synergy $0.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $0.60
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+23% Synergy $0.39
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+20% Synergy $0.13
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+19% Synergy $4.29
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+19% Synergy $0.98
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+19% Synergy $5.11
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+19% Synergy $12.22
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+18% Synergy $2.01
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+18% Synergy $0.36
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+18% Synergy $0.42
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+18% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.39
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $4.11
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $4.03
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+6% Synergy $2.01
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-42% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist's Cascade decks.

Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+28% Synergy $23.48
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.11
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+21% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+20% Synergy $0.33
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+19% Synergy $0.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+17% Synergy $0.52
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+16% Synergy $0.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+16% Synergy $4.80
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+15% Synergy $0.39
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+15% Synergy $0.25
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+15% Synergy $0.25
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+14% Synergy $0.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+12% Synergy $0.70
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.42
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+3% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $2.08
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $15.42
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy $5.82
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.31
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-9% Synergy $11.18

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist: Cascade.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
The Tenth Doctor Donna Noble The Tenth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Ninth Doctor Rose Tyler The Ninth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Twelfth Doctor Amy Pond The Twelfth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Tenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Eleventh Doctor Amy Pond The Eleventh Doctor // Amy Pond
The Thirteenth Doctor Amy Pond The Thirteenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Seventh Doctor Amy Pond The Seventh Doctor // Amy Pond
The Twelfth Doctor Rose Tyler The Twelfth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The War Doctor K-9, Mark I The War Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Passionate Archaeologist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Passionate Archaeologist
The Tenth Doctor Amy Pond The Tenth Doctor // Amy Pond
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
The Tenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Tenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The War Doctor Martha Jones The War Doctor // Martha Jones
The War Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The War Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Sarevok, Deathbringer Passionate Archaeologist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Passionate Archaeologist
The Tenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Tenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Tenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Tenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Twelfth Doctor Clara Oswald The Twelfth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Twelfth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Twelfth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Tenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Tenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The First Doctor Amy Pond The First Doctor // Amy Pond
The War Doctor Ryan Sinclair The War Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The War Doctor Tegan Jovanka The War Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The War Doctor Yasmin Khan The War Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
The War Doctor Amy Pond The War Doctor // Amy Pond
The War Doctor Rose Tyler The War Doctor // Rose Tyler
The War Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The War Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Twelfth Doctor Peri Brown The Twelfth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Twelfth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Twelfth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Twelfth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Twelfth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Twelfth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Twelfth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The War Doctor Clara Oswald The War Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Tenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Tenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The War Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The War Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
The Tenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Tenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist

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