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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.32

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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Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $41.27

Creatures

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

Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+99% Synergy $2.03
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+99% Synergy $0.39
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+99% Synergy $0.34
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+98% Synergy $9.00
Starwinder Starwinder
+98% Synergy $1.60
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+97% Synergy $6.90
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+96% Synergy $0.62
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+96% Synergy $1.87
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+82% Synergy $6.02
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+66% Synergy $0.25
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+66% Synergy $5.33
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+66% Synergy $1.09
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+66% Synergy $1.59
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+65% Synergy $0.34
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+65% Synergy $2.25
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+65% Synergy $8.64
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+64% Synergy $0.33
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+64% Synergy $2.11
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+62% Synergy $0.66
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+33% Synergy $0.14
Prismite Prismite
+33% Synergy $0.11
Frost Fair Lure Fish Frost Fair Lure Fish
+33% Synergy $0.25
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+33% Synergy $0.32
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+33% Synergy $0.28
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+33% Synergy $0.29
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+32% Synergy $0.48
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
+32% Synergy $10.01
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+32% Synergy $4.50
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+32% Synergy $0.69
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+32% Synergy $15.69
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+32% Synergy $0.36
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+32% Synergy $0.61
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+32% Synergy $2.92
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+32% Synergy $9.94
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+32% Synergy $0.34
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+30% Synergy $4.79
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+27% Synergy $12.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.31
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+20% Synergy $2.11
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+18% Synergy $28.24

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+96% Synergy $14.80
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+66% Synergy $0.35
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+65% Synergy $0.37
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+33% Synergy $0.28
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+32% Synergy $0.24
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+32% Synergy $0.17
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+31% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+25% Synergy $0.36
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+24% Synergy $15.73
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+19% Synergy $0.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+15% Synergy $9.48
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.87
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $0.56

Sorceries

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

See the Truth See the Truth
+99% Synergy $0.61
Ravenform Ravenform
+98% Synergy $0.35
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+97% Synergy $1.18
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+97% Synergy $1.66
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+96% Synergy $0.36
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+95% Synergy $3.28
Abstract Performance Abstract Performance
+95% Synergy $0.27
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+91% Synergy $10.14
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+76% Synergy $0.31
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+66% Synergy $0.31
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+65% Synergy $3.38
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+65% Synergy $0.67
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+65% Synergy $0.42
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+61% Synergy $0.36
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+33% Synergy $0.27
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+33% Synergy $0.21
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+33% Synergy $4.60
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+33% Synergy $0.37
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+33% Synergy $0.93
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+32% Synergy $1.60
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+32% Synergy $0.28
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+30% Synergy $0.23
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+29% Synergy $1.08
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+27% Synergy $1.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+99% Synergy $0.26
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+99% Synergy $0.99
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+66% Synergy $1.33
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+66% Synergy $0.27
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+66% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+37% Synergy $1.98
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+33% Synergy $0.29
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+33% Synergy $0.48
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+33% Synergy $1.39
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+32% Synergy $0.22
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+32% Synergy $0.20
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+32% Synergy $9.22
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+32% Synergy $2.73
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+32% Synergy $18.39
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+31% Synergy $3.22
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+30% Synergy $7.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $5.61
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+24% Synergy $8.14
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+22% Synergy $14.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

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

Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+99% Synergy $2.48
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+66% Synergy $0.31
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+65% Synergy $3.57
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+33% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+33% Synergy $3.80
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+32% Synergy $1.18
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+32% Synergy $0.28
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+32% Synergy $0.39
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+32% Synergy $0.20
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+31% Synergy $0.60
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+31% Synergy $3.10
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+27% Synergy $9.43
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.95

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+31% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+98% Synergy $6.53
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+97% Synergy $1.05
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+97% Synergy $1.99
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+66% Synergy $2.37
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+33% Synergy $0.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+30% Synergy $0.32
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+30% Synergy $2.74
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+29% Synergy $58.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $26.55
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+99% Synergy $0.37
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+65% Synergy $4.51
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+46% Synergy $0.47
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+45% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+34% Synergy $1.04
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+33% Synergy $0.13
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+32% Synergy $32.80
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+31% Synergy $4.87
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+26% Synergy $0.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+26% Synergy $0.25
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+25% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+24% Synergy $0.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-52% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+82% Synergy $5.05
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+80% Synergy $0.45
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+77% Synergy $14.80
Training Center Training Center
+58% Synergy $17.64
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+55% Synergy $2.58
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+49% Synergy $9.57
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+42% Synergy $4.98
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.18
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+32% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+32% Synergy $0.35
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+31% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+28% Synergy $0.29
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+28% Synergy $5.71
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+27% Synergy $1.51
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+24% Synergy $15.73
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+22% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+22% Synergy $0.64
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+20% Synergy $2.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+15% Synergy $9.48
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+8% Synergy $5.56
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $37.51
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-12% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
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The Ninth Doctor Rose Tyler The Ninth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Twelfth Doctor Amy Pond The Twelfth Doctor // Amy Pond
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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
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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
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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
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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 Sarah Jane Smith The Twelfth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Twelfth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Twelfth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The War Doctor Clara Oswald The War Doctor // Clara Oswald
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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
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Other Available Backgrounds

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Haunted One Haunted One
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier