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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.36

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster cEDH game on their own.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+97% Synergy $1.44
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+96% Synergy $1131.80
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+95% Synergy $120.10
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+94% Synergy $165.76
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+93% Synergy $165.23
Force of Will Force of Will
+90% Synergy $59.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+84% Synergy $54.82
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+82% Synergy $57.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+77% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the cEDH plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+99% Synergy $0.15
Bloodrite Invoker Bloodrite Invoker
+99% Synergy $0.22
Essence Depleter Essence Depleter
+99% Synergy $0.07
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+99% Synergy $0.31
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+99% Synergy $0.24
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+99% Synergy $0.12
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+96% Synergy $2.52
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+95% Synergy $9.20

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster's cEDH deck ahead.

Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+99% Synergy $3.17
Anticipate Anticipate
+99% Synergy $0.14
Cut Down Cut Down
+98% Synergy $0.39
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+98% Synergy $0.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+96% Synergy $0.51
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+95% Synergy $18.00
Dispel Dispel
+94% Synergy $0.41
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+91% Synergy $49.89
Opt Opt
+88% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+84% Synergy $0.35
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+84% Synergy $0.57
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+79% Synergy $27.91
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+70% Synergy $1.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+68% Synergy $3.83
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the cEDH game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster.

Reconstruction Reconstruction
+99% Synergy $1.93
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+99% Synergy $0.17
Mastermind's Acquisition Mastermind's Acquisition
+99% Synergy $1.46
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+98% Synergy $3.49
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+94% Synergy $16.42
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+91% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+86% Synergy $5.05
Ponder Ponder
+83% Synergy $2.28

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster cEDH decks.

Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+99% Synergy $12.57
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+99% Synergy $10.79
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+98% Synergy $14.66
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+97% Synergy $0.35
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+97% Synergy $11.80
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+90% Synergy $42.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+72% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the cEDH strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster decks.

Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+99% Synergy $0.31
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+99% Synergy $11.71
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+99% Synergy $8.59
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+97% Synergy $1.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster's cEDH game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+97% Synergy $9.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster cEDH decks.

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+94% Synergy $38.89
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+89% Synergy $29.97
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+87% Synergy $10.89
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+83% Synergy $1.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+80% Synergy $54.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+64% Synergy $3.52
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster's cEDH strategy.

Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+99% Synergy $0.23
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+99% Synergy $0.13
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+99% Synergy $5.93
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+98% Synergy $4.46
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+97% Synergy $3.95
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+93% Synergy $0.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+84% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+72% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+69% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+68% Synergy $2.59
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster's cEDH decks.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+98% Synergy $4.66
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+98% Synergy $8.92
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+97% Synergy $0.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+94% Synergy $57.96
City of Brass City of Brass
+94% Synergy $12.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+94% Synergy $32.42
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+92% Synergy $28.70
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+92% Synergy $31.87
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+91% Synergy $35.90
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+91% Synergy $51.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+67% Synergy $0.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+63% Synergy $27.14
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+59% Synergy $7.45
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+51% Synergy $9.66
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+45% Synergy $1.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Master Chef Master Chef
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier