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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.45

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

cEDH 17% Clones 17% Mill 17% Reanimator 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3772 Current Rank
#4204 Last Week
#4285 Past 2 Years
14 Decks

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New Cards

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

Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.22
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.21
The Final Days The Final Days
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.33
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.86
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+41% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.25
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.65
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $12.02
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.04
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.17
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+35% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.83
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.44
Bloodrite Invoker Bloodrite Invoker
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.15

Top Cards

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

Entomb Entomb
+28% Synergy in 36% of decks $17.82
Silent Departure Silent Departure
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.18
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $12.19
Increasing Ambition Increasing Ambition
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.38
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.67
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.76
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $7.49
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+14% Synergy in 43% of decks $3.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy in 36% of decks $8.15
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.36

Game Changers

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

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $1121.07
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $113.01
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $155.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy in 29% of decks $51.77
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy in 29% of decks $64.43
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy in 21% of decks $67.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy in 21% of decks $39.05

Creatures

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

Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.50
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.48
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.68
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.15
Rona, Disciple of Gix Rona, Disciple of Gix
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.18
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.89
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.17
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.18
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.25
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.89
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.67
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.86

Instants

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

Think Twice Think Twice
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.26
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.38
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $15.86
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.11
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.33
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.66
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.61

Sorceries

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

Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.82
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.26
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.66
Runic Repetition Runic Repetition
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.14
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Their Number Is Legion Their Number Is Legion
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.94
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.93
Zombify Zombify
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.19
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.87
Windfall Windfall
+15% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.34
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy in 29% of decks $10.65
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Kite Shield Kite Shield
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.27
Catalyst Stone Catalyst Stone
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $8.25
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.20
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.19
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.49

Enchantments

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

Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.24
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $9.55
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+17% Synergy in 29% of decks $7.28

Utility Lands

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

Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.22
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy in 36% of decks $51.64
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.36
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy in 21% of decks $27.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.39
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $37.63
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.36
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.28
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+1% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.33
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-3% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.74
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-46% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.21

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $29.53
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.29
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-1% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.22
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-2% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.30
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-5% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.38
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.92
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-9% Synergy in 29% of decks $9.95
Underground River Underground River
-9% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.04
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-11% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.65
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-13% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.31
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-23% Synergy in 21% of decks $10.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-24% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.24
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-24% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.28

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster Deck Stats

Based on 14 Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 20
  • Instant 13
  • Sorcery 11
  • Artifact 14
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 35

Lands: 19 basic, 16 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Esior, Wardwing Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Vial Smasher the Fierce Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Shadow Thieves Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Criminal Past Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Sengir, the Dark Baron Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Sengir, the Dark Baron // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tormod, the Desecrator Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sword Coast Sailor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Sword Coast Sailor
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Shadow Thieves Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Criminal Past Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Criminal Past
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cultist of the Absolute Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cultist of the Absolute
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sengir, the Dark Baron Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tormod, the Desecrator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Vislor Turlough The Third Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro

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
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
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