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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer
Price tag $0.21

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Popular Entertainer
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4007 Current Rank

Links & Decks

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Academy Raider Academy Raider
+100% Synergy $0.06
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+100% Synergy $2.09
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+100% Synergy $3.79
Guile Guile
+100% Synergy $0.79
Izzet Chemister Izzet Chemister
+100% Synergy $0.18
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+100% Synergy $0.08
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+100% Synergy $0.13
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+100% Synergy $0.14
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+100% Synergy $0.30
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+99% Synergy $0.45
Daring Saboteur Daring Saboteur
+99% Synergy $0.07
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+99% Synergy $1.98
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+99% Synergy $1.04
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+99% Synergy $0.19
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+99% Synergy $3.25
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+99% Synergy $0.49
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+99% Synergy $0.16
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+99% Synergy $0.48
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+98% Synergy $0.26
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+98% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+97% Synergy $6.67
Harnesser of Storms Harnesser of Storms
+96% Synergy $0.08
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+88% Synergy $1.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer safe.

Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+100% Synergy $0.05
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+99% Synergy $0.32
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+99% Synergy $0.10
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+99% Synergy $0.07
Water Wings Water Wings
+99% Synergy $0.04
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+97% Synergy $0.15
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+97% Synergy $0.13
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+97% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+95% Synergy $0.43
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+94% Synergy $0.46
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+81% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
+65% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer's game plan and control the board.

Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+100% Synergy $0.52
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+100% Synergy $0.06
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+100% Synergy $0.49
Hands of Binding Hands of Binding
+100% Synergy $0.10
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+99% Synergy $0.35
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+99% Synergy $0.26
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+99% Synergy $0.36
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+99% Synergy $0.61
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+99% Synergy $0.07
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+99% Synergy $0.27
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+99% Synergy $0.30
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+98% Synergy $2.64
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+98% Synergy $0.19
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+98% Synergy $0.23
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+98% Synergy $1.34
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+97% Synergy $0.38
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+96% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+95% Synergy $0.93
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+94% Synergy $0.08
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+81% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Key to the City Key to the City
+98% Synergy $0.30
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+94% Synergy $1.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+100% Synergy $0.24
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+100% Synergy $0.12
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+100% Synergy $2.25
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+98% Synergy $0.67
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+96% Synergy $1.03

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+99% Synergy $0.11
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+98% Synergy $0.26
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+89% Synergy $0.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+76% Synergy $0.34
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+59% Synergy $0.64
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+57% Synergy $0.34
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+56% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+41% Synergy $0.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+36% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dragon Cultist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Street Urchin Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Tavern Brawler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Sword Coast Sailor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor
The Ninth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Ninth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Ninth Doctor Clara Oswald The Ninth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Ninth Doctor Donna Noble The Ninth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Ninth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Ninth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Ninth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Ninth Doctor Rose Noble The Ninth Doctor // Rose Noble
The Ninth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Ninth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Ninth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Ninth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Passionate Archaeologist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Passionate Archaeologist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Street Urchin Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Street Urchin
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Tavern Brawler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Tavern Brawler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Dargo, the Shipwrecker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Jeska, Thrice Reborn Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Krark, the Thumbless Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Krark, the Thumbless
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Siani, Eye of the Storm Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist The Prismatic Piper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // The Prismatic Piper
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith

Other Available Backgrounds

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

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Folk Hero Folk Hero
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
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier