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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $17.62

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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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
+98% Synergy $0.43
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+98% Synergy $10.31

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
+21% Synergy $41.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

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

Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+74% Synergy $0.40
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+73% Synergy $0.64
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+73% Synergy $7.81
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+72% Synergy $5.69
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+49% Synergy $1.68
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+49% Synergy $0.37
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+49% Synergy $13.53
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+49% Synergy $0.27
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+48% Synergy $0.32
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+48% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+48% Synergy $10.59
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+48% Synergy $3.93
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+47% Synergy $0.27
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+45% Synergy $0.50
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+44% Synergy $6.86
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+32% Synergy $3.01
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+30% Synergy $0.31
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
+24% Synergy $0.15
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+24% Synergy $6.59
Incinerator of the Guilty Incinerator of the Guilty
+24% Synergy $0.59
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+24% Synergy $0.25
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+24% Synergy $0.22
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+24% Synergy $0.46
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+24% Synergy $0.36
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+24% Synergy $14.78
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+24% Synergy $0.30
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+24% Synergy $0.32
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+23% Synergy $0.31
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+23% Synergy $0.32
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+23% Synergy $0.43
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+22% Synergy $21.36
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+21% Synergy $0.31
Spellskite Spellskite
+20% Synergy $7.94
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+19% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+17% Synergy $0.68
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+17% Synergy $0.66
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $1.24
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+9% Synergy $33.75
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-14% Synergy $1.33

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+71% Synergy $14.77
Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+49% Synergy $0.71
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+49% Synergy $0.30
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+49% Synergy $0.26
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+49% Synergy $0.35
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+48% Synergy $0.35
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+48% Synergy $0.15
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+38% Synergy $0.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+36% Synergy $0.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+32% Synergy $5.19
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+31% Synergy $0.28
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+24% Synergy $0.27
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+24% Synergy $0.23
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+24% Synergy $0.24
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+24% Synergy $0.47
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+24% Synergy $0.32
Big Score Big Score
+24% Synergy $0.33
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+23% Synergy $0.56
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+23% Synergy $1.37
Dive Down Dive Down
+23% Synergy $0.12
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+23% Synergy $2.77
Invert // Invent Invert // Invent
+23% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+20% Synergy $0.98
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+19% Synergy $0.41
Rewind Rewind
+18% Synergy $0.53
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+18% Synergy $0.22
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+18% Synergy $0.45
Resculpt Resculpt
+17% Synergy $0.38
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+13% Synergy $4.70
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $1.55
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.96
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.19
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.41
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $12.79
Snap Snap
+1% Synergy $3.46
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-17% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

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

Fateful Tempest Fateful Tempest
+99% Synergy $0.57
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+90% Synergy $9.84
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+72% Synergy $0.27
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+70% Synergy $1.35
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+65% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+61% Synergy $0.29
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+51% Synergy $1.01
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+48% Synergy $6.77
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+48% Synergy $1.23
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+47% Synergy $0.32
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+47% Synergy $1.41
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+47% Synergy $0.30
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+46% Synergy $1.24
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+46% Synergy $0.27
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+45% Synergy $0.66
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+26% Synergy $0.41
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+24% Synergy $1.87
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+24% Synergy $0.25
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+24% Synergy $1.40
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+24% Synergy $0.26
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+24% Synergy $0.30
Temporal Fissure Temporal Fissure
+24% Synergy $0.25
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+24% Synergy $0.25
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+23% Synergy $0.54
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+23% Synergy $0.27
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+23% Synergy $0.30
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.40
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+22% Synergy $2.39
Ravenform Ravenform
+22% Synergy $0.45
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+22% Synergy $7.17
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+21% Synergy $0.34
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+21% Synergy $38.04
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+20% Synergy $5.45
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+20% Synergy $1.66
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+20% Synergy $0.28
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+19% Synergy $0.28
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+19% Synergy $0.28
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+13% Synergy $4.22
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+5% Synergy $9.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+49% Synergy $0.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $3.66
Mishra's Research Desk Mishra's Research Desk
+24% Synergy $0.20
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+24% Synergy $1.02
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+24% Synergy $11.67
Geistflame Reservoir Geistflame Reservoir
+24% Synergy $0.19
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+24% Synergy $0.50
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+24% Synergy $0.22
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+24% Synergy $9.79
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+24% Synergy $14.43
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+22% Synergy $7.20
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+21% Synergy $2.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $2.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

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

Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+74% Synergy $3.65
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+49% Synergy $1.65
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+49% Synergy $0.19
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+48% Synergy $0.50
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+24% Synergy $0.28
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+24% Synergy $0.36
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+24% Synergy $9.83
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+23% Synergy $4.58
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+23% Synergy $5.70
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+23% Synergy $2.36
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+22% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+18% Synergy $8.11
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+8% Synergy $1.21

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+23% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

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

Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+64% Synergy $0.75
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+48% Synergy $1.09
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+47% Synergy $1.45
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+24% Synergy $0.23
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+23% Synergy $0.44
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+23% Synergy $10.62
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+22% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+17% Synergy $8.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $27.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+52% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+40% Synergy $0.65
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+24% Synergy $0.21
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+24% Synergy $11.62
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+24% Synergy $4.41
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+23% Synergy $0.96
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+23% Synergy $1.24
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+23% Synergy $0.40
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+22% Synergy $0.38
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+22% Synergy $0.38
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+19% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $0.70
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.39
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+17% Synergy $0.44
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+16% Synergy $4.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+15% Synergy $4.35
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-3% Synergy $2.02
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-57% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+81% Synergy $0.57
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+32% Synergy $5.19
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+29% Synergy $0.39
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+27% Synergy $20.57
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+26% Synergy $4.73
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+24% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+20% Synergy $0.35
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+19% Synergy $0.41
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+17% Synergy $0.68
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+14% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $1.24
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+11% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.23
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $16.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+6% Synergy $1.99
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+0% Synergy $12.51
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $5.74
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
0% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.24

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
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