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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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster players are trying out in Reanimator decks.

Multiversal Recruitment Multiversal Recruitment
+98% Synergy $5.42
Leader, Super-Genius Leader, Super-Genius
+97% Synergy $0.32

Creatures

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

Body Launderer Body Launderer
+66% Synergy $1.45
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+64% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+54% Synergy $0.32
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+48% Synergy $12.42
Pharika's Spawn Pharika's Spawn
+33% Synergy $0.18
Hoverguard Sweepers Hoverguard Sweepers
+33% Synergy $0.29
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+33% Synergy $0.33
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+33% Synergy $0.28
Skyway Robber Skyway Robber
+33% Synergy $0.64
Soul of Innistrad Soul of Innistrad
+33% Synergy $0.34
Triarch Praetorian Triarch Praetorian
+33% Synergy $1.78
Scurrilous Sentry Scurrilous Sentry
+33% Synergy $0.17
Champion of Stray Souls Champion of Stray Souls
+33% Synergy $0.35
Infernal Sovereign Infernal Sovereign
+33% Synergy $0.51
Terror of Towashi Terror of Towashi
+33% Synergy $0.33
Advanced Stitchwing Advanced Stitchwing
+33% Synergy $0.12
Archaeomender Archaeomender
+33% Synergy $0.25
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+33% Synergy $1.66
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+33% Synergy $1.86
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+33% Synergy $18.14
Deepfathom Skulker Deepfathom Skulker
+33% Synergy $0.30
Scholar of the Lost Trove Scholar of the Lost Trove
+32% Synergy $0.27
Waker of Waves Waker of Waves
+32% Synergy $0.33
Emperor of Bones Emperor of Bones
+32% Synergy $1.22
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.34
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+32% Synergy $0.89
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+32% Synergy $0.19
Scion of Darkness Scion of Darkness
+32% Synergy $0.32
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+32% Synergy $2.34
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+32% Synergy $1.55
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+32% Synergy $6.28
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+32% Synergy $4.11
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+32% Synergy $0.18
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+32% Synergy $2.15
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+31% Synergy $5.01
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+31% Synergy $0.26
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+31% Synergy $0.76
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+30% Synergy $0.35
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+30% Synergy $0.23
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+30% Synergy $26.45
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+30% Synergy $0.35
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+28% Synergy $2.87
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+28% Synergy $0.36
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+28% Synergy $0.40
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+27% Synergy $8.28
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+27% Synergy $11.06
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+25% Synergy $0.86
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+23% Synergy $1.44
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+20% Synergy $1.14
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $3.21

Instants

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

Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+99% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+50% Synergy $3.86
Fervent Denial Fervent Denial
+33% Synergy $0.15
Glimpse of Freedom Glimpse of Freedom
+33% Synergy $0.21
Steel Sabotage Steel Sabotage
+33% Synergy $0.21
Oona's Grace Oona's Grace
+33% Synergy $0.13
Makeshift Mannequin Makeshift Mannequin
+33% Synergy $0.24
Grave Endeavor Grave Endeavor
+32% Synergy $2.32
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+32% Synergy $0.28
Defabricate Defabricate
+32% Synergy $0.19
Remand Remand
+32% Synergy $0.37
Mystical Teachings Mystical Teachings
+32% Synergy $0.23
Circular Logic Circular Logic
+32% Synergy $0.25
Annul Annul
+32% Synergy $0.28
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+31% Synergy $0.35
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+30% Synergy $0.28
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+30% Synergy $0.39
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+29% Synergy $2.38
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+28% Synergy $0.32
Commandeer Commandeer
+28% Synergy $3.11
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+27% Synergy $8.78
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.25
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $6.91
Swan Song Swan Song
+14% Synergy $11.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+13% Synergy $27.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

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

Sever the Bloodline Sever the Bloodline
+99% Synergy $0.18
Dread Return Dread Return
+93% Synergy $0.44
Welcome the Dead Welcome the Dead
+66% Synergy $0.25
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+63% Synergy $0.20
Flash Photography Flash Photography
+49% Synergy $47.39
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+45% Synergy $0.35
Sweet Oblivion Sweet Oblivion
+33% Synergy $0.18
Foul Play Foul Play
+33% Synergy $0.11
Phthisis Phthisis
+33% Synergy $0.33
Grim Discovery Grim Discovery
+33% Synergy $0.21
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+33% Synergy $1.93
Dredge the Mire Dredge the Mire
+33% Synergy $0.37
Boneyard Parley Boneyard Parley
+33% Synergy $0.35
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+32% Synergy $0.28
Their Number Is Legion Their Number Is Legion
+32% Synergy $1.41
Coastal Breach Coastal Breach
+32% Synergy $4.31
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+32% Synergy $0.56
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+32% Synergy $0.24
Overwhelming Forces Overwhelming Forces
+32% Synergy $1.34
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+32% Synergy $3.33
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+32% Synergy $0.80
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+32% Synergy $0.21
Extinction Event Extinction Event
+32% Synergy $0.37
Zombify Zombify
+31% Synergy $0.21
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+31% Synergy $0.87
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+31% Synergy $5.30
Discovery // Dispersal Discovery // Dispersal
+30% Synergy $0.16
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+30% Synergy $0.33
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+30% Synergy $0.34
Persist Persist
+29% Synergy $1.34
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+27% Synergy $3.83
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+27% Synergy $35.68
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+26% Synergy $5.42
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+26% Synergy $1.42
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+25% Synergy $0.27
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $10.56
Damnation Damnation
+23% Synergy $20.48
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+20% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Kite Shield Kite Shield
+33% Synergy $0.23
Witchbane Orb Witchbane Orb
+33% Synergy $0.36
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.22
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+33% Synergy $12.57
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+33% Synergy $0.26
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.16
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+33% Synergy $0.94
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+33% Synergy $0.30
The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+32% Synergy $1.50
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+32% Synergy $3.17
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+32% Synergy $0.27
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+30% Synergy $9.07
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+29% Synergy $17.24

Enchantments

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

Diabolic Servitude Diabolic Servitude
+33% Synergy $0.57
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+33% Synergy $0.40
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+32% Synergy $0.35
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+32% Synergy $0.43
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+32% Synergy $0.30
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+32% Synergy $5.84
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+31% Synergy $0.42
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+30% Synergy $6.09
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+30% Synergy $1.75
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+29% Synergy $6.31
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+22% Synergy $7.87

Utility Lands

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

Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+63% Synergy $0.28
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+63% Synergy $1.61
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+54% Synergy $10.89
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+47% Synergy $1.08
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+46% Synergy $54.58
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+33% Synergy $2.14
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+32% Synergy $0.80
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+32% Synergy $2.02
Vesuva Vesuva
+32% Synergy $3.64
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+32% Synergy $12.47
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+32% Synergy $1.80
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+32% Synergy $0.48
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+30% Synergy $0.43
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+30% Synergy $3.38
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+27% Synergy $28.19
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+24% Synergy $0.29
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+22% Synergy $29.97
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $28.30
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+66% Synergy $0.34
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+33% Synergy $0.13
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+32% Synergy $5.58
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+31% Synergy $0.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $4.34
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $1.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-24% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-50% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-54% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+57% Synergy $1.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+50% Synergy $3.86
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+42% Synergy $10.54
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+42% Synergy $4.39
Wastes Wastes
+33% Synergy $1.40
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+30% Synergy $27.14
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy $32.42
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+27% Synergy $0.77
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+27% Synergy $35.68
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+26% Synergy $1.47
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+26% Synergy $7.45
River of Tears River of Tears
+23% Synergy $0.28
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.36
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+17% Synergy $9.66
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+17% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $6.91
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+16% Synergy $7.72
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+12% Synergy $15.18
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+11% Synergy $1.19
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.33
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $20.44
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-3% Synergy $0.33
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.38
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $2.91
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.31

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
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