Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
$0.34
$0.34Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#1939
Current Rank
#1927
Last Week
#1793
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants decks.
Magic Damper+6% Synergy
$0.08
Lifestream's Blessing+5% Synergy
$0.43
Genji Glove+3% Synergy
$6.65
Memories Returning+3% Synergy
$0.28
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy+2% Synergy
$0.38
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants's abilities and overall game plan.
Prophet of Distortion+66% Synergy
$0.22
Prismite+63% Synergy
$0.05
Magus of the Candelabra+61% Synergy
$0.39
Stonework Packbeast+60% Synergy
$0.05
Staff of Domination+56% Synergy
$4.96
The Reality Chip+55% Synergy
$2.79
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+54% Synergy
$0.12
Shore Up+54% Synergy
$0.12
Diviner's Wand+50% Synergy
$0.49
Future Sight+49% Synergy
$0.23
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants decks.
Hydra Broodmaster+48% Synergy
$0.24
Kiora's Follower+46% Synergy
$0.18
Triskaidekaphile+46% Synergy
$0.51
Umbral Mantle+44% Synergy
$6.37
Magus of the Future+43% Synergy
$0.14
Kelpie Guide+42% Synergy
$0.19
Swiftfoot Boots+35% Synergy
$1.22
Murkfiend Liege+28% Synergy
$3.34
Negate+17% Synergy
$0.26
Rampant Growth+8% Synergy
$0.41
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy+9% Synergy
$12.56
Seedborn Muse+4% Synergy
$8.50
Urza, Lord High Artificer+3% Synergy
$13.23
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
$94.95
Force of Will-5% Synergy
$64.39
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
$44.28
Rhystic Study-11% Synergy
$50.96
Worldly Tutor-11% Synergy
$21.91
Cyclonic Rift-14% Synergy
$44.75
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ioreth of the Healing House+35% Synergy
$0.16
Tymora's Invoker+34% Synergy
$0.04
Crossroads Candleguide+34% Synergy
$0.06
Fblthp, Lost on the Range+30% Synergy
$0.22
Gretchen Titchwillow+28% Synergy
$0.15
Signpost Scarecrow+28% Synergy
$0.08
Trophy Mage+27% Synergy
$0.48
Clever Conjurer+27% Synergy
$0.07
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy+26% Synergy
$0.16
Dimensional Infiltrator+26% Synergy
$0.19
Third Path Savant+26% Synergy
$0.03
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary+25% Synergy
$0.23
Spectral Sailor+24% Synergy
$0.10
Walking Ballista+23% Synergy
$13.28
Colossus of Akros+22% Synergy
$0.85
Faerie Formation+21% Synergy
$0.20
Beanstalk Giant+20% Synergy
$0.11
Vizier of the Menagerie+20% Synergy
$0.88
Dread Linnorm+19% Synergy
$0.10
Galvanic Alchemist+19% Synergy
$0.13
Steel Hellkite+17% Synergy
$0.19
Polukranos, World Eater+17% Synergy
$0.78
Guardian Augmenter+16% Synergy
$10.10
Tribute Mage+16% Synergy
$1.15
Sapphire Dragon+16% Synergy
$0.20
Wren's Run Hydra+16% Synergy
$0.11
Thrasios, Triton Hero+15% Synergy
$18.73
Saryth, the Viper's Fang+15% Synergy
$0.50
Biomancer's Familiar+14% Synergy
$1.05
Augur of Autumn+13% Synergy
$1.17
Stormkeld Vanguard+13% Synergy
$0.09
Azure Mage+13% Synergy
$0.11
Burnished Hart+12% Synergy
$0.09
Sage of the Beyond+12% Synergy
$0.35
Tlincalli Hunter+12% Synergy
$1.08
Mystic Archaeologist+12% Synergy
$0.17
Colossal Skyturtle+11% Synergy
$0.28
Illithid Harvester+11% Synergy
$0.19
Hypnotic Grifter+11% Synergy
$0.03
Timeless Witness+10% Synergy
$0.25
Tolarian Kraken+10% Synergy
$0.14
Kruphix, God of Horizons+9% Synergy
$2.33
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy+8% Synergy
$0.21
Sword Coast Serpent+8% Synergy
$0.14
Kheru Spellsnatcher+7% Synergy
$0.11
Psychosis Crawler+5% Synergy
$0.30
Fyndhorn Elves-7% Synergy
$1.16
Llanowar Elves-8% Synergy
$0.24
Birds of Paradise-11% Synergy
$11.72
Elvish Mystic-11% Synergy
$0.48
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants safe.
Return to Nature+19% Synergy
$0.21
Snakeskin Veil+18% Synergy
$0.09
Saw It Coming+16% Synergy
$0.35
Spring // Mind+14% Synergy
$0.13
Dive Down+13% Synergy
$0.11
Memory Deluge+13% Synergy
$0.23
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+12% Synergy
$2.51
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+12% Synergy
$17.79
High Stride+12% Synergy
$0.03
Decisive Denial+11% Synergy
$0.23
Tyvar's Stand+11% Synergy
$0.90
Ride the Avalanche+10% Synergy
$0.19
Ornamental Courage+10% Synergy
$0.04
Dream Fracture+9% Synergy
$0.12
Resculpt+8% Synergy
$0.26
Dramatic Reversal+8% Synergy
$10.54
Chemister's Insight+8% Synergy
$0.15
Steady Aim+8% Synergy
$0.06
Gift of the Viper+7% Synergy
$0.13
Behold the Multiverse+7% Synergy
$0.19
You Come to a River+7% Synergy
$0.08
Think Twice+7% Synergy
$0.05
Reality Shift+6% Synergy
$0.24
Stroke of Genius+6% Synergy
$0.26
Boon of Boseiju+6% Synergy
$0.07
Blue Sun's Zenith+5% Synergy
$1.35
Whir of Invention+5% Synergy
$4.92
Bite Down+5% Synergy
$0.12
Ancient Animus+5% Synergy
$0.07
Slip Out the Back+4% Synergy
$2.29
Gaea's Gift+4% Synergy
$0.83
Nature's Claim+3% Synergy
$0.81
Simic Charm+3% Synergy
$1.26
Muddle the Mixture+3% Synergy
$1.84
An Offer You Can't Refuse+2% Synergy
$1.46
Brainstorm+2% Synergy
$1.30
Joint Exploration0% Synergy
$0.21
Arcane Denial-5% Synergy
$1.82
Sink into Stupor-5% Synergy
$8.07
Aetherize-5% Synergy
$0.39
Mana Drain-6% Synergy
$46.95
Counterspell-9% Synergy
$1.59
Swan Song-10% Synergy
$8.52
Beast Within-12% Synergy
$0.86
Pongify-13% Synergy
$1.82
Rapid Hybridization-15% Synergy
$1.50
Heroic Intervention-17% Synergy
$10.85
Growth Spiral-22% Synergy
$0.18
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants's game plan and control the board.
Increasing Savagery+32% Synergy
$0.41
Dryad's Revival+26% Synergy
$0.19
Step Through+12% Synergy
$0.13
Fabricate+11% Synergy
$8.72
Alrund's Epiphany+10% Synergy
$3.25
Rishkar's Expertise+9% Synergy
$1.46
Commit // Memory+9% Synergy
$0.21
Scour All Possibilities+9% Synergy
$0.07
Ravenform+8% Synergy
$0.17
Deep Reconnaissance+8% Synergy
$0.17
Path to the Festival+8% Synergy
$0.07
Traverse the Outlands+7% Synergy
$2.97
Threats Undetected+6% Synergy
$0.22
Glimpse the Cosmos+6% Synergy
$0.06
Visions of Dominance+6% Synergy
$0.55
Bridgeworks Battle+5% Synergy
$0.65
Curse of the Swine+4% Synergy
$0.14
Spectral Deluge+4% Synergy
$3.54
Nature's Lore+3% Synergy
$1.93
Migration Path+3% Synergy
$0.34
Farseek-3% Synergy
$0.49
Three Visits-4% Synergy
$5.83
Bala Ged Recovery-5% Synergy
$4.41
Cultivate-10% Synergy
$0.62
Kodama's Reach-12% Synergy
$1.90
Explore-14% Synergy
$9.95
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Slagwurm Armor+40% Synergy
$1.35
Blackblade Reforged+28% Synergy
$2.12
Colossus Hammer+28% Synergy
$1.52
Thousand-Year Elixir+27% Synergy
$12.72
Sword of the Paruns+27% Synergy
$0.94
Mirror Shield+25% Synergy
$0.45
Planar Bridge+25% Synergy
$2.06
Robe of the Archmagi+17% Synergy
$0.35
Sting, the Glinting Dagger+15% Synergy
$2.44
Vivien's Arkbow+15% Synergy
$0.20
Tower of Fortunes+12% Synergy
$0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble+11% Synergy
$0.21
Manifold Key+10% Synergy
$1.11
Swashbuckler's Whip+9% Synergy
$0.05
Magewright's Stone+9% Synergy
$6.91
Moonsilver Key+8% Synergy
$0.51
Mask of Avacyn+8% Synergy
$0.73
Doubling Cube+8% Synergy
$16.53
Rod of Absorption+8% Synergy
$0.44
Accorder's Shield+8% Synergy
$0.15
Cathar's Shield+7% Synergy
$0.18
Bronze Cudgels+6% Synergy
$0.06
Fireshrieker+5% Synergy
$0.28
Folio of Fancies+5% Synergy
$1.34
Argentum Armor+5% Synergy
$2.18
Sensei's Divining Top+2% Synergy
$32.10
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
$4.32
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Crab Umbra+40% Synergy
$0.46
Thassa's Ire+35% Synergy
$0.16
Helix Pinnacle+32% Synergy
$8.83
Freed from the Real+24% Synergy
$9.99
Pemmin's Aura+21% Synergy
$12.29
Singing Bell Strike+21% Synergy
$0.04
Ringing Strike Mastery+17% Synergy
$0.06
Colossification+16% Synergy
$0.36
One with the Multiverse+14% Synergy
$0.83
Fortune Teller's Talent+14% Synergy
$0.31
Soothsaying+14% Synergy
$2.46
Aqueous Form+9% Synergy
$0.27
Instill Energy+9% Synergy
$1.37
Security Bypass+8% Synergy
$0.09
Sword Coast Sailor+8% Synergy
$0.12
Ranger Class+8% Synergy
$0.28
Elven Chorus+7% Synergy
$2.68
Training Grounds+7% Synergy
$4.67
Aether Tunnel+7% Synergy
$0.47
Wild Growth+5% Synergy
$0.22
Wizard Class+5% Synergy
$1.35
Unstoppable Plan+5% Synergy
$2.62
Precognition Field+5% Synergy
$0.22
Case of the Locked Hothouse+4% Synergy
$3.08
Virtue of Strength+2% Synergy
$3.06
Retreat to Coralhelm+1% Synergy
$0.35
Utopia Sprawl+1% Synergy
$0.97
Sylvan Library-5% Synergy
$25.43
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$10.57
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner+6% Synergy
$0.60
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cascading Cataracts+39% Synergy
$1.10
Rogue's Passage+24% Synergy
$0.31
Treasure Vault+20% Synergy
$1.46
Riptide Laboratory+18% Synergy
$0.55
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+14% Synergy
$46.32
Lair of the Hydra+9% Synergy
$0.27
Hidden Cataract+9% Synergy
$0.06
Bonders' Enclave+9% Synergy
$0.39
Crawling Barrens+8% Synergy
$0.23
Blighted Cataract+8% Synergy
$0.11
Hidden Nursery+7% Synergy
$0.06
Arch of Orazca+7% Synergy
$0.16
Slippery Karst+7% Synergy
$0.10
Underdark Rift+7% Synergy
$0.38
Dark Depths+6% Synergy
$2.53
War Room+6% Synergy
$3.04
Tyrite Sanctum+6% Synergy
$1.87
Remote Isle+6% Synergy
$0.14
Buried Ruin+5% Synergy
$0.29
Academy Ruins+5% Synergy
$11.15
Mosswort Bridge+4% Synergy
$0.19
Blast Zone+4% Synergy
$0.51
Urza's Saga+1% Synergy
$35.27
Lumbering Falls-1% Synergy
$0.10
Mistrise Village-4% Synergy
$6.22
Boseiju, Who Endures-6% Synergy
$32.58
Otawara, Soaring City-7% Synergy
$18.48
Alchemist's Refuge-8% Synergy
$0.33
Mystic Sanctuary-8% Synergy
$1.64
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-10% Synergy
$7.90
Temple of the False God-10% Synergy
$0.13
Reliquary Tower-16% Synergy
$2.03
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Energy Refractor+71% Synergy
$0.14
Urn of Godfire+65% Synergy
$0.09
Patriar's Seal+34% Synergy
$3.60
Gemstone Array+25% Synergy
$1.03
Basalt Monolith+16% Synergy
$4.31
Wizard's Rockets+15% Synergy
$0.09
Simic Signet+12% Synergy
$0.18
Midnight Clock+7% Synergy
$0.43
Chromatic Orrery+7% Synergy
$34.59
Unstable Obelisk+6% Synergy
$0.06
Mind Stone+3% Synergy
$0.12
Decanter of Endless Water+1% Synergy
$3.61
Talisman of Curiosity0% Synergy
$0.19
Arcane Signet-1% Synergy
$0.48
Fellwar Stone-3% Synergy
$1.06
Thought Vessel-8% Synergy
$1.05
Sol Ring-10% Synergy
$1.48
Lands
The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Blighted Woodland+24% Synergy
$0.31
Overflowing Basin+11% Synergy
$0.17
Tangled Islet+11% Synergy
$0.16
Myriad Landscape+9% Synergy
$0.17
Opal Palace+4% Synergy
$0.12
Yavimaya Coast+3% Synergy
$0.24
Exotic Orchard+3% Synergy
$0.21
Quandrix Campus+2% Synergy
$0.09
Tanglepool Bridge+2% Synergy
$0.13
Rimewood Falls+1% Synergy
$0.47
Vineglimmer Snarl-3% Synergy
$0.15
Command Tower-4% Synergy
$0.27
Waterlogged Grove-4% Synergy
$0.94
Tropical Island-4% Synergy
Botanical Sanctum-4% Synergy
$0.87
Willowrush Verge-5% Synergy
$5.76
Simic Guildgate-5% Synergy
$0.14
Temple of Mystery-6% Synergy
$0.11
Barkchannel Pathway-6% Synergy
$2.93
Hinterland Harbor-7% Synergy
$0.25
Hedge Maze-7% Synergy
$10.09
Flooded Grove-8% Synergy
$0.29
Rejuvenating Springs-9% Synergy
$5.43
Breeding Pool-9% Synergy
$6.49
Thornwood Falls-10% Synergy
$0.06
Path of Ancestry-10% Synergy
$0.16
Misty Rainforest-11% Synergy
$25.96
Evolving Wilds-12% Synergy
$0.12
Terramorphic Expanse-12% Synergy
$0.15
Simic Growth Chamber-13% Synergy
$0.55
Dreamroot Cascade-13% Synergy
$0.86
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants.
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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
The Third Doctor // Peri Brown
The Third Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
The Fourth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
The Ninth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Faceless One
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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cloakwood Hermit
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Hardy Outlander
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Clan Crafter
Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Feywild Visitor
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Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Siani, Eye of the Storm // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart // Shameless Charlatan
Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
The Third Doctor // Ace, Fearless RebelOther Available Backgrounds
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:
Raised by Giants
Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter
Passionate Archaeologist
Haunted One
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Tavern Brawler
Cultist of the Absolute
Scion of Halaster
Far Traveler
Folk Hero
Master Chef
Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin
Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Faceless One
Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader
Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier