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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 33% cEDH 33% Combo 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+75% Synergy $0.28
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+62% Synergy $2.48
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+50% Synergy $0.32
Cogwork Assembler Cogwork Assembler
+50% Synergy $0.08
Geology Enthusiast Geology Enthusiast
+49% Synergy $0.16
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+47% Synergy $0.17
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+47% Synergy $3.27
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+44% Synergy $10.61
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+43% Synergy $0.09
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+40% Synergy $0.91
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+39% Synergy $0.52
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+33% Synergy $2.47
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+33% Synergy $0.89
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+32% Synergy $0.16
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+30% Synergy $0.42
Overtaker Overtaker
+25% Synergy $0.66
Alexi, Zephyr Mage Alexi, Zephyr Mage
+25% Synergy $0.55
Endbringer Endbringer
+25% Synergy $0.36
Prismite Prismite
+25% Synergy $0.06
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+25% Synergy $0.05
Tymora's Invoker Tymora's Invoker
+25% Synergy $0.06
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+25% Synergy $0.04
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+25% Synergy $0.18
Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+25% Synergy $0.03
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+24% Synergy $2.19
Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
+24% Synergy $0.30
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+24% Synergy $0.18
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+23% Synergy $0.15
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+23% Synergy $0.28
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+23% Synergy $0.25
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+22% Synergy $0.54
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+22% Synergy $8.57
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+22% Synergy $0.16
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.18
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+22% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+21% Synergy $1.16
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+21% Synergy $0.16
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+20% Synergy $0.22
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $13.38
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+18% Synergy $0.28
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+18% Synergy $0.49
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+18% Synergy $0.89
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.41
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+16% Synergy $24.97
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+16% Synergy $12.94
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+14% Synergy $0.57
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+14% Synergy $0.75
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+12% Synergy $10.27
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+3% Synergy $1.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan safe.

March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+41% Synergy $1.15
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+39% Synergy $14.92
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+38% Synergy $1.39
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+34% Synergy $51.18
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+34% Synergy $1.83
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+32% Synergy $1.20
Resculpt Resculpt
+28% Synergy $0.28
Chain Stasis Chain Stasis
+25% Synergy $2.72
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
+25% Synergy $0.16
Hurkyl's Recall Hurkyl's Recall
+24% Synergy $0.89
Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+24% Synergy $0.44
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+24% Synergy $1.31
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+24% Synergy $0.29
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+24% Synergy $0.05
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+24% Synergy $0.22
Gush Gush
+22% Synergy $2.53
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+21% Synergy $2.43
Commandeer Commandeer
+21% Synergy $0.95
Delay Delay
+20% Synergy $1.30
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+20% Synergy $10.55
Shore Up Shore Up
+20% Synergy $0.11
Misdirection Misdirection
+20% Synergy $6.75
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+18% Synergy $0.50
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+18% Synergy $2.43
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $7.66
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $1.45
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+16% Synergy $9.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $1.38
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+11% Synergy $3.68
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $2.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.34
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $61.91
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $13.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $42.02
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.03
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.45
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $15.45
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.82
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $46.53
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-18% Synergy $1.25
High Tide High Tide
-20% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan's game plan and control the board.

Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+33% Synergy $0.15
Fabricate Fabricate
+28% Synergy $8.55
Drafna's Restoration Drafna's Restoration
+25% Synergy $1.45
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
+25% Synergy $0.27
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+25% Synergy $0.14
Fade Away Fade Away
+24% Synergy $0.49
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+22% Synergy $0.43
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+22% Synergy $0.17
Bribery Bribery
+21% Synergy $5.20
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+21% Synergy $411.52
Reshape Reshape
+17% Synergy $2.69
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+16% Synergy $1.83
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy $0.15
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $4.82
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+47% Synergy $0.81
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+45% Synergy $2.24
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+44% Synergy $1.54
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+35% Synergy $32.79
Stitcher's Graft Stitcher's Graft
+25% Synergy $0.11
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+25% Synergy $0.83
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+25% Synergy $2.12
Magebane Armor Magebane Armor
+25% Synergy $0.98
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+25% Synergy $0.29
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+25% Synergy $3.92
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+25% Synergy $5.19
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+25% Synergy $3.61
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+25% Synergy $0.40
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.12
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+24% Synergy $2.00
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.18
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+24% Synergy $0.19
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+24% Synergy $0.99
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+24% Synergy $1.07
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+24% Synergy $0.28
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+24% Synergy $0.23
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+24% Synergy $1.73
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+24% Synergy $1.88
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+24% Synergy $1.41
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+24% Synergy $0.07
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+23% Synergy $0.80
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+23% Synergy $1.08
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+23% Synergy $4.63
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+23% Synergy $1.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.32
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+22% Synergy $1.33
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+22% Synergy $5.95
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+22% Synergy $4.54
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+21% Synergy $11.96
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+21% Synergy $5.67
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+19% Synergy $0.21
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+18% Synergy $1.17
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $82.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.26
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+6% Synergy $17.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.51
Future Sight Future Sight
+48% Synergy $0.21
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+25% Synergy $3.03
Hard Cover Hard Cover
+25% Synergy $0.09
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+23% Synergy $12.40
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+23% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+22% Synergy $8.45
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+22% Synergy $0.97
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+22% Synergy $11.77
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+22% Synergy $170.77
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+19% Synergy $0.69
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+19% Synergy $4.51
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+16% Synergy $5.59
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $49.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+8% Synergy $1.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+49% Synergy $1.08
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+40% Synergy $18.28
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+23% Synergy $1.31

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+33% Synergy $2.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+25% Synergy $18.65
Mouth of Ronom Mouth of Ronom
+25% Synergy $0.56
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+24% Synergy $0.17
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+24% Synergy $1.83
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+24% Synergy $14.14
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+24% Synergy $2399.53
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+24% Synergy $0.34
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+24% Synergy $0.18
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+23% Synergy $355.76
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+23% Synergy $0.12
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+23% Synergy $1.67
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+22% Synergy $1.48
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+21% Synergy $4.21
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+18% Synergy $2.98
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+14% Synergy $0.45
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+14% Synergy $49.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $95.44
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $10.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $41.89
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+8% Synergy $10.78
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-27% Synergy $1.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+65% Synergy $3.81
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+50% Synergy $0.20
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+50% Synergy $0.07
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+45% Synergy $2.76
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+28% Synergy $0.38
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+25% Synergy $0.13
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+23% Synergy $0.12
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+20% Synergy $373.21
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+19% Synergy $669.19
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $103.74
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+15% Synergy $173.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.24
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $77.64
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+13% Synergy $26.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $2.70
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $2.88
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-26% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+30% Synergy $28.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.21
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+19% Synergy $40.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+17% Synergy $13.93
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+17% Synergy $27.41
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+17% Synergy $15.70
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+17% Synergy $24.05

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
The Fifteenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fifteenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fourth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fourth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cloakwood Hermit Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Noble Heritage Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Noble Heritage
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Tavern Brawler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Tavern Brawler
The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fifteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
The Fifteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Fifteenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fifteenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fifteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Clan Crafter Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Clan Crafter
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Eighth Doctor Dan Lewis The Eighth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Esior, Wardwing Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Clan Crafter Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Clan Crafter

Other Available Backgrounds

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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