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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist: Foretell
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 Foretell decks.

Abstract Performance Abstract Performance
+95% Synergy $0.31
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+92% Synergy $1.16
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+91% Synergy $13.52
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+83% Synergy $2.50
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+82% Synergy $6.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+97% Synergy $17.44
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+80% Synergy $1.04
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+79% Synergy $0.16
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+79% Synergy $0.40
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+79% Synergy $0.30
See the Truth See the Truth
+79% Synergy $0.55
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+79% Synergy $3.18
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+79% Synergy $0.49
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+79% Synergy $0.34
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+78% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The staple cards most Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist Foretell decks run as their core.

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+78% Synergy $1.61
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+78% Synergy $9.79
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+78% Synergy $7.92
Ravenform Ravenform
+78% Synergy $0.34
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+77% Synergy $0.36
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+76% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+39% Synergy $0.38

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
-9% Synergy $41.60

Creatures

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

Starwinder Starwinder
+98% Synergy $1.06
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+97% Synergy $1.35
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+95% Synergy $2.66
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+60% Synergy $1.70
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+59% Synergy $0.29
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+42% Synergy $2.84
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+40% Synergy $0.34
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+40% Synergy $0.25
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+40% Synergy $5.80
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+40% Synergy $0.25
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+40% Synergy $1.09
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.26
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+39% Synergy $0.35
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+39% Synergy $0.34
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+39% Synergy $7.72
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+39% Synergy $0.32
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+38% Synergy $0.31
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+37% Synergy $1.42
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+37% Synergy $0.38
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+37% Synergy $2.51
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+35% Synergy $0.42
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+24% Synergy $0.40
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+24% Synergy $5.42
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+20% Synergy $0.40
Amethyst Dragon Amethyst Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.24
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+20% Synergy $0.25
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+20% Synergy $0.22
Star Whale Star Whale
+20% Synergy $0.90
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+20% Synergy $0.18
Frost Fair Lure Fish Frost Fair Lure Fish
+20% Synergy $0.17
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+20% Synergy $0.11
Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+20% Synergy $0.19
Longhorn Sharpshooter Longhorn Sharpshooter
+20% Synergy $0.07
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+20% Synergy $0.20
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+20% Synergy $0.23
Riftwing Cloudskate Riftwing Cloudskate
+20% Synergy $0.15
Fae of Wishes Fae of Wishes
+20% Synergy $0.23
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+19% Synergy $0.24
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+19% Synergy $12.26
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+19% Synergy $2.61
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.46
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+19% Synergy $1.74
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+19% Synergy $13.34
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+19% Synergy $0.31
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
+19% Synergy $11.02
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+19% Synergy $0.82
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+17% Synergy $4.77
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+5% Synergy $0.76
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-20% Synergy $1.43

Instants

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

Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+60% Synergy $0.17
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+57% Synergy $0.27
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+40% Synergy $0.21
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+39% Synergy $0.19
Staggershock Staggershock
+20% Synergy $0.09
Ojutai's Breath Ojutai's Breath
+20% Synergy $0.07
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+20% Synergy $0.25
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+20% Synergy $0.63
Dive Down Dive Down
+19% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+19% Synergy $2.16
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+19% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+11% Synergy $15.90
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.11
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $3.35
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-32% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+95% Synergy $4.23
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+60% Synergy $1.51
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+60% Synergy $0.14
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+60% Synergy $4.86
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+59% Synergy $0.36
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+57% Synergy $2.85
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+55% Synergy $0.29
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+55% Synergy $2.03
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+40% Synergy $0.35
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+22% Synergy $0.09
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+20% Synergy $0.29
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+20% Synergy $0.25
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+20% Synergy $1.57
Sight Beyond Sight Sight Beyond Sight
+20% Synergy $0.02
Void Squall Void Squall
+20% Synergy $0.11
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+19% Synergy $0.79
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+19% Synergy $0.22
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+18% Synergy $0.27
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+17% Synergy $30.82
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+17% Synergy $0.66
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+17% Synergy $0.34
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+17% Synergy $0.26
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+15% Synergy $0.28
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+15% Synergy $8.94
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+15% Synergy $0.73
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+15% Synergy $1.79
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+3% Synergy $1.06
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.21
Preordain Preordain
-14% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
-18% Synergy $2.00
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-18% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Insight Engine Insight Engine
+99% Synergy $1.15
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+60% Synergy $0.50
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+40% Synergy $0.20
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+40% Synergy $0.31
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+38% Synergy $3.24
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+20% Synergy $0.19
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+20% Synergy $1.66
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+20% Synergy $0.23
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+20% Synergy $0.61
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+20% Synergy $10.55
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+20% Synergy $0.64
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+20% Synergy $0.20
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+20% Synergy $0.23
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy $15.61
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+19% Synergy $1.36
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+18% Synergy $5.68
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+17% Synergy $2.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $2.99
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $6.10
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+10% Synergy $12.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+100% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+99% Synergy $2.26
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+39% Synergy $0.24
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+39% Synergy $4.26
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+38% Synergy $1.97
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+24% Synergy $0.49
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+20% Synergy $1.65
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+20% Synergy $0.27
The Flux The Flux
+20% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+20% Synergy $4.51
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+20% Synergy $0.28
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+19% Synergy $0.36
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+19% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+14% Synergy $6.61
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+14% Synergy $10.16
Curiosity Curiosity
-4% Synergy $1.27

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+38% Synergy $2.89

Utility Lands

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

Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+99% Synergy $9.89
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+98% Synergy $0.37
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+78% Synergy $4.00
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+40% Synergy $1.90
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+20% Synergy $0.20
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+20% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+19% Synergy $0.18
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+19% Synergy $0.19
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+17% Synergy $0.38
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.35
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+17% Synergy $2.56
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+16% Synergy $60.97
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $0.85
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 Foretell strategy.

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+99% Synergy $0.38
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+79% Synergy $5.11
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+46% Synergy $2.01
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+43% Synergy $0.39
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+40% Synergy $0.12
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+33% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.26
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+20% Synergy $0.13
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+19% Synergy $36.46
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+18% Synergy $3.94
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+18% Synergy $0.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.34
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.39
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+78% Synergy $23.48
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+57% Synergy $2.08
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.33
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+39% Synergy $0.34
Training Center Training Center
+38% Synergy $15.42
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+37% Synergy $1.42
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+36% Synergy $0.28
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+21% Synergy $0.31
Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+20% Synergy $0.22
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+18% Synergy $0.26
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+16% Synergy $4.80
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+16% Synergy $0.16
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+15% Synergy $17.20
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+15% Synergy $8.94
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+15% Synergy $0.73
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+14% Synergy $5.82
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+14% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+11% Synergy $11.18
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+11% Synergy $15.90
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $1.02
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+3% Synergy $0.36
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.11
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $38.66

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
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