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

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster
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Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

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

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

Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+50% Synergy $1.37
Champion of Stray Souls Champion of Stray Souls
+50% Synergy $0.37
Triarch Praetorian Triarch Praetorian
+50% Synergy $1.69
Skyway Robber Skyway Robber
+50% Synergy $0.28
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+50% Synergy $0.27
Archaeomender Archaeomender
+50% Synergy $0.18
Advanced Stitchwing Advanced Stitchwing
+50% Synergy $0.10
Hoverguard Sweepers Hoverguard Sweepers
+50% Synergy $0.23
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+50% Synergy $1.38
Deepfathom Skulker Deepfathom Skulker
+50% Synergy $0.27
Pharika's Spawn Pharika's Spawn
+50% Synergy $0.18
Infernal Sovereign Infernal Sovereign
+50% Synergy $0.69
Soul of Innistrad Soul of Innistrad
+50% Synergy $0.26
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+50% Synergy $18.89
Terror of Towashi Terror of Towashi
+50% Synergy $0.25
Emperor of Bones Emperor of Bones
+50% Synergy $1.35
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+50% Synergy $5.34
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+50% Synergy $0.35
Narcomoeba Narcomoeba
+50% Synergy $0.31
Poxwalkers Poxwalkers
+50% Synergy $11.11
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+50% Synergy $0.65
Duplicant Duplicant
+50% Synergy $0.32
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+49% Synergy $3.04
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+49% Synergy $0.48
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+49% Synergy $2.35
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+49% Synergy $0.29
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+49% Synergy $1.97
Scion of Darkness Scion of Darkness
+49% Synergy $0.34
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+49% Synergy $0.32
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+49% Synergy $0.23
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+49% Synergy $1.99
Malboro Malboro
+49% Synergy $0.19
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+48% Synergy $5.32
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+48% Synergy $1.10
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+48% Synergy $0.33
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+48% Synergy $0.41
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+48% Synergy $0.87
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+47% Synergy $32.72
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+47% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+46% Synergy $2.82
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+46% Synergy $1.24
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+45% Synergy $7.97
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+43% Synergy $2.91
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+42% Synergy $3.09
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+40% Synergy $0.90
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.26
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+37% Synergy $0.74
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+26% Synergy $2.44
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+100% Synergy $0.68

Instants

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

Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+99% Synergy $0.23
Glimpse of Freedom Glimpse of Freedom
+50% Synergy $0.16
Steel Sabotage Steel Sabotage
+50% Synergy $0.20
Fervent Denial Fervent Denial
+50% Synergy $0.10
Oona's Grace Oona's Grace
+50% Synergy $0.08
Makeshift Mannequin Makeshift Mannequin
+50% Synergy $0.25
Defabricate Defabricate
+49% Synergy $0.19
Mystical Teachings Mystical Teachings
+49% Synergy $0.18
Circular Logic Circular Logic
+49% Synergy $0.32
Annul Annul
+49% Synergy $0.34
Remand Remand
+49% Synergy $0.39
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+49% Synergy $0.38
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+47% Synergy $0.37
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+46% Synergy $2.38
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+45% Synergy $0.28
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+44% Synergy $9.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+34% Synergy $3.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+34% Synergy $7.11
Swan Song Swan Song
+32% Synergy $7.86
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+94% Synergy $0.47
Foul Play Foul Play
+50% Synergy $0.08
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+50% Synergy $1.36
Welcome the Dead Welcome the Dead
+50% Synergy $0.24
Overwhelming Forces Overwhelming Forces
+50% Synergy $0.77
Grim Discovery Grim Discovery
+50% Synergy $0.18
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+50% Synergy $0.07
Sweet Oblivion Sweet Oblivion
+50% Synergy $0.10
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+50% Synergy $0.56
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+50% Synergy $0.30
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+49% Synergy $1.03
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+49% Synergy $0.14
Zombify Zombify
+49% Synergy $0.28
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+49% Synergy $0.85
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+47% Synergy $0.23
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+47% Synergy $0.27
Persist Persist
+46% Synergy $1.04
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+44% Synergy $2.85
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+43% Synergy $1.04
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+43% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+42% Synergy $0.23
Damnation Damnation
+40% Synergy $21.38
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+37% Synergy $1.09
Sever the Bloodline Sever the Bloodline
+100% Synergy $0.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+50% Synergy $1.04
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+50% Synergy $0.20
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+50% Synergy $11.43
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+50% Synergy $0.19
Witchbane Orb Witchbane Orb
+50% Synergy $0.33
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+50% Synergy $0.31
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+50% Synergy $0.20
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+49% Synergy $0.26
The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+49% Synergy $1.41
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+49% Synergy $3.05
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+47% Synergy $6.79
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+46% Synergy $16.99

Enchantments

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

Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+50% Synergy $0.35
Diabolic Servitude Diabolic Servitude
+50% Synergy $0.34
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+50% Synergy $0.34
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+49% Synergy $3.92
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+48% Synergy $0.53
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+47% Synergy $2.01
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+46% Synergy $5.82
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+39% Synergy $4.74

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+80% Synergy $57.13
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+50% Synergy $0.44
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+50% Synergy $2.18
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+50% Synergy $1.90
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+49% Synergy $13.47
Vesuva Vesuva
+49% Synergy $3.47
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+49% Synergy $1.74
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+49% Synergy $0.59
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+47% Synergy $0.37
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+47% Synergy $0.77
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+47% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+44% Synergy $26.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+39% Synergy $29.69
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+38% Synergy $11.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+32% Synergy $31.72

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+50% Synergy $0.12
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+49% Synergy $0.36
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-8% Synergy $2.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-38% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Wastes Wastes
+50% Synergy $0.75
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+48% Synergy $0.52
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+44% Synergy $39.06
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+43% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+43% Synergy $0.54
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+42% Synergy $1.02
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+35% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+34% Synergy $3.00
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+34% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+34% Synergy $7.11
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+28% Synergy $19.18
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+26% Synergy $10.63
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+25% Synergy $4.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+18% Synergy $18.92
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+14% Synergy $27.85
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+11% Synergy $0.33
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+10% Synergy $7.35
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+6% Synergy $0.70
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $12.40
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $2.51
Command Tower Command Tower
-38% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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

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