Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
$0.16

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.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3563 Current Rank

#4147 Last Month

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 $0.17

Dreams of Laguna

+65% Synergy $0.07

The Final Days

+49% Synergy $0.14

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat

+31% Synergy $0.23

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 $0.17

Dream Devourer

+50% Synergy $0.40

Forbidden Alchemy

+41% Synergy $0.09

Sphinx of Forgotten Lore

+40% Synergy $0.44

Umbral Mantle

+36% Synergy $5.19

Slagwurm Armor

+36% Synergy $1.28

Emergency Weld

+35% Synergy $0.06

Army of the Damned

+35% Synergy $0.73

Secrets of the Dead

+34% Synergy $0.30

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 $15.82

Silent Departure

+28% Synergy $0.03

Staff of Domination

+28% Synergy $4.63

Increasing Ambition

+28% Synergy $0.83

Aphetto Alchemist

+28% Synergy $3.10

Fatestitcher

+28% Synergy $0.99

Freed from the Real

+28% Synergy $11.77

An Offer You Can't Refuse

+14% Synergy $1.45

Dark Ritual

+2% Synergy $3.59

Counterspell

-6% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Mox Diamond

+17% Synergy $669.19

Mana Vault

+16% Synergy $77.64

Imperial Seal

+15% Synergy $119.32

Vampiric Tutor

+10% Synergy $59.87

Demonic Tutor

+7% Synergy $52.72

Rhystic Study

-5% Synergy $49.29

Cyclonic Rift

-5% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

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

Tinybones, Bauble Burglar

+28% Synergy $0.99

Neerdiv, Devious Diver

+28% Synergy $2.97

Havengul Lich

+24% Synergy $1.10

Cogwork Assembler

+21% Synergy $0.08

Stonework Packbeast

+21% Synergy $0.05

Rona, Disciple of Gix

+21% Synergy $0.14

Soul of New Phyrexia

+21% Synergy $0.54

Sage of the Beyond

+21% Synergy $0.34

Lier, Disciple of the Drowned

+20% Synergy $2.08

Vizier of Tumbling Sands

+20% Synergy $0.16

Malevolent Hermit

+20% Synergy $0.64

Mirrorhall Mimic

+19% Synergy $0.50

Tormod, the Desecrator

+19% Synergy $0.65

Instants

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

Think Twice

+27% Synergy $0.07

Siphon Insight

+25% Synergy $0.17

Cabal Ritual

+17% Synergy $12.66

Muddle the Mixture

+16% Synergy $1.83

Otherworldly Gaze

+16% Synergy $0.22

Go for the Throat

+5% Synergy $0.76

Negate

-4% Synergy $0.26

Arcane Denial

-4% Synergy $1.82

Sorceries

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

Mass Diminish

+27% Synergy $0.59

Deep Analysis

+25% Synergy $0.10

Quiet Speculation

+21% Synergy $0.32

Runic Repetition

+21% Synergy $0.13

Visions of Dread

+21% Synergy $0.18

Their Number Is Legion

+21% Synergy $0.63

Increasing Confusion

+21% Synergy $1.44

Zombify

+21% Synergy $0.24

Mnemonic Betrayal

+17% Synergy $7.94

Windfall

+15% Synergy $4.82

Reanimate

+6% Synergy $5.14

Toxic Deluge

+3% Synergy $5.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Kite Shield

+21% Synergy $0.19

Catalyst Stone

+21% Synergy $2.44

Cathar's Shield

+21% Synergy $0.12

Accorder's Shield

+21% Synergy $0.18

Mirror Shield

+21% Synergy $0.43

Enchantments

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

Cunning Rhetoric

+26% Synergy $0.72

Pemmin's Aura

+21% Synergy $12.40

Animate Dead

+17% Synergy $6.56

Utility Lands

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

Cascading Cataracts

+21% Synergy $1.38

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

+15% Synergy $49.13

Bojuka Bog

+10% Synergy $0.89

Cabal Coffers

+10% Synergy $25.71

Reliquary Tower

0% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Urn of Godfire

+21% Synergy $0.07

Fellwar Stone

+18% Synergy $1.34

Mana Crypt

+16% Synergy $39.82

Charcoal Diamond

+12% Synergy $0.24

Sky Diamond

+12% Synergy $0.17

Dimir Signet

+1% Synergy $0.51

Talisman of Dominance

-3% Synergy $0.87

Mind Stone

-3% Synergy $0.21

Thought Vessel

-3% Synergy $1.15

Arcane Signet

-6% Synergy $0.52

Sol Ring

-46% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Demolition Field

+19% Synergy $0.55

Exotic Orchard

+16% Synergy $0.27

Prismatic Vista

+15% Synergy $30.82

Darkwater Catacombs

+2% Synergy $0.21

Tainted Isle

-1% Synergy $0.33

Temple of Deceit

-2% Synergy $0.25

Myriad Landscape

-4% Synergy $0.21

Dimir Aqueduct

-5% Synergy $0.23

Drowned Catacomb

-7% Synergy $1.44

Morphic Pool

-9% Synergy $16.75

Underground River

-9% Synergy $0.87

Shipwreck Marsh

-11% Synergy $5.02

Choked Estuary

-13% Synergy $0.19

Watery Grave

-23% Synergy $7.60

Command Tower

-24% Synergy $0.30

Sunken Hollow

-24% Synergy $0.26

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