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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Street Urchin
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 67% Artifacts 33%
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Creatures

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

Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+98% Synergy $2.43
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+98% Synergy $2.52
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+97% Synergy $0.34
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+49% Synergy $0.07
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+49% Synergy $0.25
Tymora's Invoker Tymora's Invoker
+49% Synergy $0.20
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+49% Synergy $0.20
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
+49% Synergy $0.23
Myr Sire Myr Sire
+49% Synergy $0.16
Clockwork Percussionist Clockwork Percussionist
+49% Synergy $0.19
Piggy Bank Piggy Bank
+49% Synergy $0.30
Marketback Walker Marketback Walker
+49% Synergy $0.37
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+49% Synergy $0.32
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+49% Synergy $0.26
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+49% Synergy $0.86
Shao Jun Shao Jun
+49% Synergy $0.25
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+49% Synergy $0.34
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+49% Synergy $2.46
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+49% Synergy $0.33
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+49% Synergy $0.36
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+49% Synergy $0.29
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+48% Synergy $0.61
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+48% Synergy $0.26
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+48% Synergy $0.30
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+47% Synergy $4.44
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+47% Synergy $2.74
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+47% Synergy $1.44
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+47% Synergy $5.43
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+47% Synergy $1.68
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+47% Synergy $24.07
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+47% Synergy $3.09
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+46% Synergy $3.46
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+46% Synergy $0.40
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+45% Synergy $0.66
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+45% Synergy $4.04
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+44% Synergy $0.43
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+44% Synergy $0.68
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+43% Synergy $0.39
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+42% Synergy $0.69
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $1.82
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+36% Synergy $2.11

Instants

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

Octopus Form Octopus Form
+97% Synergy $0.21
Trip Up Trip Up
+49% Synergy $0.07
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+49% Synergy $0.18
Deduce Deduce
+48% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
+48% Synergy $4.28
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+47% Synergy $0.23
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+47% Synergy $0.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+43% Synergy $0.58
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+42% Synergy $8.52
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy $0.38
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+36% Synergy $0.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+32% Synergy $9.48
Abrade Abrade
+29% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin.

Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+49% Synergy $1.60
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+49% Synergy $0.18
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+48% Synergy $1.65
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+47% Synergy $0.23
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+47% Synergy $0.30
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+47% Synergy $1.18
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+47% Synergy $1.66
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+46% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin Artifacts decks.

Jodah's Codex Jodah's Codex
+49% Synergy $0.28
Ent-Draught Basin Ent-Draught Basin
+49% Synergy $0.21
Tangle Tumbler Tangle Tumbler
+49% Synergy $0.23
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+49% Synergy $0.28
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+49% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Encyclopedia Arcane Encyclopedia
+49% Synergy $0.30
Lembas Lembas
+49% Synergy $1.20
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+49% Synergy $0.14
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+49% Synergy $1.20
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+49% Synergy $0.48
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+49% Synergy $0.16
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+49% Synergy $10.98
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+49% Synergy $10.05
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+49% Synergy $0.36
Trading Post Trading Post
+49% Synergy $0.30
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+49% Synergy $1.23
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+48% Synergy $0.29
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+48% Synergy $4.00
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+48% Synergy $0.36
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+48% Synergy $0.43
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+48% Synergy $2.90
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $3.22
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+48% Synergy $2.40
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+48% Synergy $0.30
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+48% Synergy $0.35
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+48% Synergy $1.25
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+42% Synergy $3.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin decks.

Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+49% Synergy $0.21
Aether Revolt Aether Revolt
+49% Synergy $0.26
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+49% Synergy $0.23
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.41
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+49% Synergy $5.07
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+49% Synergy $9.24
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+48% Synergy $0.24
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+48% Synergy $1.91
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+48% Synergy $0.25
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+48% Synergy $2.30
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+47% Synergy $3.10
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+47% Synergy $13.73
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+46% Synergy $0.43
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+45% Synergy $3.14

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin's Artifacts game plan.

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+49% Synergy $2.92
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+43% Synergy $0.36

Utility Lands

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

Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+49% Synergy $0.27
Junktown Junktown
+49% Synergy $0.28
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+49% Synergy $0.38
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+49% Synergy $0.24
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+49% Synergy $0.18
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+49% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+48% Synergy $5.22
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+46% Synergy $15.08
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+44% Synergy $1.24
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+43% Synergy $0.37
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+39% Synergy $0.91
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+38% Synergy $2.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.77

Mana Artifacts

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

Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+99% Synergy $0.15
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+49% Synergy $0.23
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+49% Synergy $0.20
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+49% Synergy $0.25
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+49% Synergy $0.13
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+49% Synergy $0.25
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
+49% Synergy $0.27
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+48% Synergy $4.51
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+46% Synergy $2.97
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+43% Synergy $0.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+42% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+37% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin's Artifacts decks.

Mirrex Mirrex
+99% Synergy $0.87
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+49% Synergy $0.24
Night Market Night Market
+49% Synergy $0.22
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+47% Synergy $0.23
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+45% Synergy $0.31
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $1.82
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+40% Synergy $0.29
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+40% Synergy $18.38
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+36% Synergy $2.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+36% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+32% Synergy $9.48
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+28% Synergy $16.35
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+15% Synergy $0.35
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $2.58
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $9.57
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-17% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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

The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Fifteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fifteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Dargo, the Shipwrecker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Clan Crafter Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Clan Crafter
Alora, Merry Thief Guild Artisan Alora, Merry Thief // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Street Urchin Ganax, Astral Hunter // Street Urchin
The Ninth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Ninth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Feywild Visitor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Feywild Visitor
The Third Doctor Bill Potts The Third Doctor // Bill Potts
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Vial Smasher the Fierce Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
The Fifteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fifteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
The Twelfth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Twelfth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dungeon Delver Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dungeon Delver
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Clan Crafter Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Clan Crafter
The Third Doctor Dan Lewis The Third Doctor // Dan Lewis
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Guild Artisan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Dungeon Delver Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Dungeon Delver
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
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Dargo, the Shipwrecker Esior, Wardwing Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
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Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Sword Coast Sailor Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Sword Coast Sailor
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Siani, Eye of the Storm Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan

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