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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants

Partner Combination

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Raised by Giants
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Popularity

Niche Pick: Less common, brings surprise factor
Current Rank #1804
Last Week #2105
Last Month #1644

Playstyle & Strategy

Combo 14% Foretell 9% Equipment 7% Voltron 6% Ramp 6% Tap / Untap 5% Wizards 4% +1/+1 Counters 4% Artifacts 4% Activated Abilities 3%

Links & Decks

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying: Some frustrating moments but still fun

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants.

Budget Commander BATTLE!💥 Abdel Adrian | Najeela | Vhal | Arabella | MTG EDH Gameplay

Budget Commander BATTLE!💥 Abdel Adrian | Najeela | Vhal | Arabella | MTG EDH Gameplay

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Faceless One Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Faceless One
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Acolyte of Bahamut Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Acolyte of Bahamut
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cloakwood Hermit Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cloakwood Hermit
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Hardy Outlander Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Hardy Outlander
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Master Chef Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Clan Crafter Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Clan Crafter
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Feywild Visitor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Feywild Visitor
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Shameless Charlatan Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Shameless Charlatan
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Sword Coast Sailor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Sword Coast Sailor
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Siani, Eye of the Storm Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Thrasios, Triton Hero Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Siani, Eye of the Storm Thrasios, Triton Hero Siani, Eye of the Storm // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Shameless Charlatan Skanos Dragonheart // Shameless Charlatan
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor

Other Available Backgrounds

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

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