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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer
Price tag $0.47

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Popular Entertainer
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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer's abilities and overall game plan.

Academy Raider Academy Raider
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.07
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.19
Guile Guile
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.82
Izzet Chemister Izzet Chemister
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27

Creatures

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

Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.53
Daring Saboteur Daring Saboteur
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.04
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.38
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.62
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.65
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.85
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.36
Harnesser of Storms Harnesser of Storms
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.00
Academy Raider Academy Raider
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.07
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.19
Guile Guile
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.82
Izzet Chemister Izzet Chemister
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39

Instants

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

Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.50
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Water Wings Water Wings
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.99
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Negate Negate
+65% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.15
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27

Sorceries

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

Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.50
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.52
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.05
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.50
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.16
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.83
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.08
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.75
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.45
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.03
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.86
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.22
Hands of Binding Hands of Binding
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Key to the City Key to the City
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.14
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.51

Enchantments

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

Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.76

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 in 100% of decks $0.24
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.90
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28

Lands

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

Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+76% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+59% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+57% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+56% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+41% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+36% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer Deck Stats

Based on 1 Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 23
  • Instant 12
  • Sorcery 20
  • Artifact 2
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 36

Lands: 24 basic, 12 nonbasic

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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
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Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
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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

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
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Faceless One Faceless One
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
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