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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster: Mill
Price tag $0.35

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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Creatures

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

Gigantoplasm Gigantoplasm
+99% Synergy $0.54
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+99% Synergy $0.45
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+99% Synergy $1.29
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+99% Synergy $0.23
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+98% Synergy $0.42
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+98% Synergy $4.55
Clone Clone
+98% Synergy $0.54
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+98% Synergy $1.51
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+98% Synergy $5.06
Copycrook Copycrook
+98% Synergy $0.26
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+97% Synergy $0.29
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+97% Synergy $0.46
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+96% Synergy $6.71
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+96% Synergy $4.30
Phantom Steed Phantom Steed
+100% Synergy $0.42

Instants

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

Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+99% Synergy $0.49
Deliberate Deliberate
+99% Synergy $0.16
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+99% Synergy $0.16
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+99% Synergy $0.32
Remand Remand
+99% Synergy $0.39
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+99% Synergy $0.23
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+99% Synergy $0.24
Deduce Deduce
+99% Synergy $0.18
Think Twice Think Twice
+99% Synergy $0.24
See Double See Double
+98% Synergy $0.88
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+98% Synergy $0.70
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+97% Synergy $0.29
Curate Curate
+97% Synergy $0.34
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+97% Synergy $0.37
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+95% Synergy $1.88
Resculpt Resculpt
+94% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+86% Synergy $0.28
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+84% Synergy $0.61
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+84% Synergy $0.28
Negate Negate
+67% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $3.43
Glimpse of Freedom Glimpse of Freedom
+100% Synergy $0.16
Everdream Everdream
+100% Synergy $0.20
Flash of Insight Flash of Insight
+100% Synergy $2.16

Sorceries

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

Zombify Zombify
+99% Synergy $0.28
Dread Return Dread Return
+94% Synergy $0.47
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+65% Synergy $0.33
Massacre Massacre
+100% Synergy $0.90
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+100% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+100% Synergy $0.36

Enchantments

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

Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+99% Synergy $0.25
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+98% Synergy $0.36
Greed Greed
+100% Synergy $0.37
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+100% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+91% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+83% Synergy $0.85
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+98% Synergy $1.37
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+98% Synergy $3.11
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+98% Synergy $0.42
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+92% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+92% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+72% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+69% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+69% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $2.58
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+100% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+99% Synergy $0.25
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+98% Synergy $0.34
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+98% Synergy $0.18
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+98% Synergy $0.52
River of Tears River of Tears
+90% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+79% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+68% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+65% Synergy $0.25
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+62% Synergy $0.31
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+61% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+56% Synergy $0.70
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+53% Synergy $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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