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

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist
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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 Foretell builds — cards that lean hardest into the Foretell theme.

Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+99% Synergy $0.40
See the Truth See the Truth
+99% Synergy $0.53
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+98% Synergy $10.31
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+97% Synergy $1.41
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+97% Synergy $5.69
Ravenform Ravenform
+97% Synergy $0.45
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+97% Synergy $1.45
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+96% Synergy $0.27
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+96% Synergy $14.77
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+76% Synergy $0.41

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
-3% Synergy $41.29

Creatures

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

Starwinder Starwinder
+98% Synergy $0.95
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+96% Synergy $1.39
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+95% Synergy $1.38
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+74% Synergy $1.68
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+74% Synergy $0.27
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+73% Synergy $0.64
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+57% Synergy $3.01
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+49% Synergy $0.23
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+49% Synergy $6.59
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+49% Synergy $0.93
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+49% Synergy $0.25
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+49% Synergy $0.46
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+48% Synergy $0.32
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+48% Synergy $0.31
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+48% Synergy $7.81
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+47% Synergy $0.27
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+47% Synergy $2.43
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+45% Synergy $0.50
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+36% Synergy $1.24
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+24% Synergy $0.22
Prismite Prismite
+24% Synergy $0.14
Frost Fair Lure Fish Frost Fair Lure Fish
+24% Synergy $0.18
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+24% Synergy $0.28
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+24% Synergy $0.36
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+24% Synergy $0.22
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.19
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+24% Synergy $0.37
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
+24% Synergy $12.69
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.35
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+24% Synergy $5.34
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+24% Synergy $0.36
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+24% Synergy $13.53
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+23% Synergy $0.39
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+23% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+23% Synergy $10.59
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+23% Synergy $3.93
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+21% Synergy $4.94
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+21% Synergy $0.36
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+18% Synergy $13.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.34
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+9% Synergy $33.75
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-9% Synergy $0.51
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-14% Synergy $1.33

Instants

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

Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+74% Synergy $0.35
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+73% Synergy $0.35
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+49% Synergy $0.24
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+48% Synergy $0.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+33% Synergy $0.37
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+24% Synergy $0.23
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+24% Synergy $1.08
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+24% Synergy $0.19
Dive Down Dive Down
+23% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $17.51
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $5.19
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+7% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $0.83
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-17% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

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

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+95% Synergy $3.89
Abstract Performance Abstract Performance
+95% Synergy $0.30
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+90% Synergy $9.84
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+74% Synergy $0.25
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+73% Synergy $3.32
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+73% Synergy $0.43
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+73% Synergy $0.40
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+72% Synergy $2.39
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+69% Synergy $0.28
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+49% Synergy $0.18
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+49% Synergy $4.40
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+49% Synergy $1.20
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+45% Synergy $1.66
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+24% Synergy $0.25
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+24% Synergy $0.33
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+24% Synergy $1.87
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+24% Synergy $0.85
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+24% Synergy $0.25
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+22% Synergy $0.32
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+22% Synergy $0.27
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+22% Synergy $0.24
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+21% Synergy $1.24
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+21% Synergy $0.34
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+21% Synergy $38.04
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+20% Synergy $9.35
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+20% Synergy $3.46
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+19% Synergy $0.31
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $0.85
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+99% Synergy $0.29
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+99% Synergy $0.72
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+74% Synergy $1.02
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+49% Synergy $0.18
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+49% Synergy $0.50
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+49% Synergy $0.21
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $3.25
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+24% Synergy $0.25
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+24% Synergy $0.29
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+24% Synergy $1.57
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+24% Synergy $0.49
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+24% Synergy $0.22
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.15
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+24% Synergy $1.46
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
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+15% Synergy $5.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.33
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+14% Synergy $11.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+0% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+99% Synergy $2.04
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+49% Synergy $0.27
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+48% Synergy $4.58
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+48% Synergy $2.36
The Flux The Flux
+24% Synergy $0.35
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+24% Synergy $0.26
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+24% Synergy $3.65
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+24% Synergy $1.65
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+24% Synergy $0.28
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+24% Synergy $0.36
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+24% Synergy $0.19
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+23% Synergy $0.50
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+19% Synergy $9.57
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+18% Synergy $8.11
Curiosity Curiosity
+1% Synergy $1.60

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+48% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

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

Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+98% Synergy $7.40
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+97% Synergy $0.75
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+49% Synergy $2.29
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+24% Synergy $0.30
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+24% Synergy $0.23
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+24% Synergy $0.24
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+24% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+21% Synergy $2.65
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+20% Synergy $62.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.09

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 $0.27
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+73% Synergy $5.06
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+49% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+46% Synergy $2.02
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+44% Synergy $0.34
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+24% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+24% Synergy $34.48
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+22% Synergy $3.75
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+22% Synergy $0.38
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
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+15% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+81% Synergy $0.57
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+81% Synergy $5.24
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+77% Synergy $20.57
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+56% Synergy $1.99
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+48% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.36
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+36% Synergy $1.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.23
Training Center Training Center
+32% Synergy $16.27
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+30% Synergy $0.26
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+26% Synergy $4.73
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+25% Synergy $12.51
Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+24% Synergy $0.20
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+24% Synergy $5.74
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+24% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+23% Synergy $0.26
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+20% Synergy $9.35
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+20% Synergy $15.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $0.85
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $17.51
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+14% Synergy $1.05
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+14% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+11% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $5.19
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+4% Synergy $0.39
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $38.56

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
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