Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
$0.17

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 17% cEDH 17% Clones 17% Mill 17% Reanimator 17% Self-Mill 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster decks.

Blue Mage's Cane

+66% Synergy $0.30

Dreams of Laguna

+65% Synergy $0.05

The Final Days

+49% Synergy $0.11

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat

+31% Synergy $1.09

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster's abilities and overall game plan.

Memory Deluge

+56% Synergy $0.21

Dream Devourer

+50% Synergy $0.45

Forbidden Alchemy

+41% Synergy $0.08

Sphinx of Forgotten Lore

+40% Synergy $0.30

Umbral Mantle

+36% Synergy $5.92

Slagwurm Armor

+36% Synergy $1.86

Emergency Weld

+35% Synergy $0.07

Army of the Damned

+35% Synergy $0.75

Secrets of the Dead

+34% Synergy $0.31

Bloodrite Invoker

+28% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster decks.

Entomb

+28% Synergy $13.77

Silent Departure

+28% Synergy $0.06

Staff of Domination

+28% Synergy $4.05

Increasing Ambition

+28% Synergy $0.77

Aphetto Alchemist

+28% Synergy $4.05

Fatestitcher

+28% Synergy $1.00

Freed from the Real

+28% Synergy $9.04

An Offer You Can't Refuse

+14% Synergy $1.46

Dark Ritual

+2% Synergy $2.94

Counterspell

-6% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mox Diamond

+17% Synergy $643.42

Mana Vault

+16% Synergy $71.05

Imperial Seal

+15% Synergy $113.27

Vampiric Tutor

+10% Synergy $50.85

Demonic Tutor

+7% Synergy $58.30

Rhystic Study

-5% Synergy $48.94

Cyclonic Rift

-5% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Tinybones, Bauble Burglar

+28% Synergy $0.51

Neerdiv, Devious Diver

+28% Synergy $3.21

Havengul Lich

+24% Synergy $1.17

Cogwork Assembler

+21% Synergy $0.08

Stonework Packbeast

+21% Synergy $0.03

Rona, Disciple of Gix

+21% Synergy $0.09

Soul of New Phyrexia

+21% Synergy $0.50

Sage of the Beyond

+21% Synergy $0.23

Lier, Disciple of the Drowned

+20% Synergy $1.48

Vizier of Tumbling Sands

+20% Synergy $0.16

Malevolent Hermit

+20% Synergy $0.65

Mirrorhall Mimic

+19% Synergy $0.60

Tormod, the Desecrator

+19% Synergy $0.75

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster safe.

Think Twice

+27% Synergy $0.06

Siphon Insight

+25% Synergy $0.14

Cabal Ritual

+17% Synergy $12.97

Muddle the Mixture

+16% Synergy $1.59

Otherworldly Gaze

+16% Synergy $0.20

Go for the Throat

+5% Synergy $0.79

Negate

-4% Synergy $0.24

Arcane Denial

-4% Synergy $1.75

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster's game plan and control the board.

Mass Diminish

+27% Synergy $0.50

Deep Analysis

+25% Synergy $0.13

Quiet Speculation

+21% Synergy $0.28

Runic Repetition

+21% Synergy $0.08

Visions of Dread

+21% Synergy $0.11

Their Number Is Legion

+21% Synergy $0.63

Increasing Confusion

+21% Synergy $1.40

Zombify

+21% Synergy $0.21

Mnemonic Betrayal

+17% Synergy $7.00

Windfall

+15% Synergy $3.95

Reanimate

+6% Synergy $7.64

Toxic Deluge

+3% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Kite Shield

+21% Synergy $0.19

Catalyst Stone

+21% Synergy $2.56

Cathar's Shield

+21% Synergy $0.18

Accorder's Shield

+21% Synergy $0.16

Mirror Shield

+21% Synergy $0.34

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cunning Rhetoric

+26% Synergy $0.64

Pemmin's Aura

+21% Synergy $7.34

Animate Dead

+17% Synergy $6.79

Utility Lands

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

Cascading Cataracts

+21% Synergy $1.51

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

+15% Synergy $47.16

Bojuka Bog

+10% Synergy $0.57

Cabal Coffers

+10% Synergy $24.56

Reliquary Tower

0% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Urn of Godfire

+21% Synergy $0.05

Fellwar Stone

+18% Synergy $1.12

Mana Crypt

+16% Synergy $55.47

Charcoal Diamond

+12% Synergy $0.26

Sky Diamond

+12% Synergy $0.14

Dimir Signet

+1% Synergy $0.54

Talisman of Dominance

-3% Synergy $0.90

Mind Stone

-3% Synergy $0.22

Thought Vessel

-3% Synergy $1.33

Arcane Signet

-6% Synergy $0.51

Sol Ring

-46% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Demolition Field

+19% Synergy $0.50

Exotic Orchard

+16% Synergy $0.45

Prismatic Vista

+15% Synergy $30.44

Darkwater Catacombs

+2% Synergy $0.26

Tainted Isle

-1% Synergy $0.30

Temple of Deceit

-2% Synergy $0.34

Myriad Landscape

-4% Synergy $0.11

Dimir Aqueduct

-5% Synergy $0.21

Drowned Catacomb

-7% Synergy $1.71

Morphic Pool

-9% Synergy $15.63

Underground River

-9% Synergy $1.37

Shipwreck Marsh

-11% Synergy $3.25

Choked Estuary

-13% Synergy $0.23

Watery Grave

-23% Synergy $8.98

Command Tower

-24% Synergy $0.22

Sunken Hollow

-24% Synergy $0.26

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