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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Price tag $0.38

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan Artifacts game on their own.

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+94% Synergy $475.47
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+94% Synergy $1131.80
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+91% Synergy $165.23
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+90% Synergy $120.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+88% Synergy $134.99
The One Ring The One Ring
+87% Synergy $115.22
Force of Will Force of Will
+83% Synergy $59.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+79% Synergy $16.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+77% Synergy $57.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+68% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Hypnotic Grifter Hypnotic Grifter
+99% Synergy $0.18
Dimensional Infiltrator Dimensional Infiltrator
+99% Synergy $0.24
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+99% Synergy $0.17
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+97% Synergy $0.26
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+97% Synergy $1.09
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+96% Synergy $6.76
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+95% Synergy $4.41
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+94% Synergy $11.08
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+94% Synergy $12.83
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+94% Synergy $1.12
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+93% Synergy $0.73
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+93% Synergy $36.40
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+92% Synergy $17.04
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+92% Synergy $15.97
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+91% Synergy $0.40
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+90% Synergy $31.80
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+89% Synergy $2.78
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+88% Synergy $4.49
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+88% Synergy $0.67
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+85% Synergy $0.88
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+84% Synergy $11.91
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+80% Synergy $2.51

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan's Artifacts deck ahead.

Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+98% Synergy $3.26
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+97% Synergy $0.32
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+95% Synergy $4.70
Misdirection Misdirection
+94% Synergy $12.08
Commandeer Commandeer
+94% Synergy $3.11
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+93% Synergy $8.90
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+92% Synergy $0.35
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+90% Synergy $18.00
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+90% Synergy $8.78
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+88% Synergy $5.21
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+85% Synergy $2.58
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+84% Synergy $49.89
Resculpt Resculpt
+83% Synergy $0.28
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+81% Synergy $0.51
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+73% Synergy $57.71
Swan Song Swan Song
+72% Synergy $11.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+65% Synergy $1.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+61% Synergy $3.83
Pongify Pongify
+59% Synergy $1.91

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan.

Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+96% Synergy $403.80
Reshape Reshape
+93% Synergy $4.73
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+91% Synergy $4.76
Fabricate Fabricate
+79% Synergy $10.13

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan Artifacts decks.

Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+99% Synergy $12.57
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+99% Synergy $4.09
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+97% Synergy $10.79
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+85% Synergy $42.88
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+83% Synergy $11.80

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan decks.

Power Artifact Power Artifact
+97% Synergy $183.28
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+97% Synergy $11.71
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+96% Synergy $8.59
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+73% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan's Artifacts game plan.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+93% Synergy $21.09
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+91% Synergy $24.96

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan Artifacts decks.

Mouth of Ronom Mouth of Ronom
+99% Synergy $0.71
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+99% Synergy $18.85
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+97% Synergy $534.39
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+87% Synergy $17.64
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+86% Synergy $60.52
War Room War Room
+84% Synergy $5.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+83% Synergy $38.89
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+80% Synergy $8.07
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+74% Synergy $28.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+50% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan's Artifacts strategy.

Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+99% Synergy $0.23
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+95% Synergy $1.94
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+90% Synergy $238.58
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+90% Synergy $4.46
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+88% Synergy $38.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan's Artifacts decks.

Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+96% Synergy $39.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+95% Synergy $32.42
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+93% Synergy $57.96
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+92% Synergy $37.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+92% Synergy $35.90
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+92% Synergy $1.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+92% Synergy $20.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+91% Synergy $15.97
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+85% Synergy $0.88

Similar Commanders

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

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
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