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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor's abilities and overall game plan.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+72% Synergy $1.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+69% Synergy $0.27
Resculpt Resculpt
+46% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
+44% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+40% Synergy $42.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+37% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor decks.

Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+24% Synergy $11.92
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+20% Synergy $2.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-21% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+37% Synergy $2.78
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.24
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+34% Synergy $0.32
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+33% Synergy $0.62
Lore Weaver Lore Weaver
+33% Synergy $0.20
Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+33% Synergy $0.07
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+33% Synergy $0.04
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+33% Synergy $0.04
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+33% Synergy $0.03
Glint-Nest Crane Glint-Nest Crane
+33% Synergy $0.09
Prismite Prismite
+33% Synergy $0.06
Secret Door Secret Door
+33% Synergy $0.05
Archaeomender Archaeomender
+33% Synergy $0.10
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+33% Synergy $0.07
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+32% Synergy $0.13
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+31% Synergy $0.20
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+31% Synergy $0.09
Mirran Spy Mirran Spy
+30% Synergy $0.18
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+30% Synergy $0.07
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+27% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+26% Synergy $0.12
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+26% Synergy $0.63
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+26% Synergy $0.22
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+23% Synergy $0.91
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+22% Synergy $0.59
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+16% Synergy $0.03
Thran Spider Thran Spider
+16% Synergy $0.22
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+16% Synergy $0.28
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+16% Synergy $0.19
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+16% Synergy $0.11
Renowned Weaponsmith Renowned Weaponsmith
+16% Synergy $0.02
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+16% Synergy $0.31
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+15% Synergy $1.16
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+15% Synergy $1.25
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+15% Synergy $1.24
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+14% Synergy $5.17
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.23
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+13% Synergy $0.22
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+13% Synergy $4.05
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $7.56
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+13% Synergy $0.19
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+13% Synergy $20.35
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+12% Synergy $1.09
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+12% Synergy $1.49
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.26
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+11% Synergy $9.51
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $6.83
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+9% Synergy $0.27
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+8% Synergy $0.25
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+7% Synergy $2.89

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor safe.

Refute Refute
+61% Synergy $0.14
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+40% Synergy $5.49
Disrupt Disrupt
+32% Synergy $3.65
Daze Daze
+31% Synergy $1.98
Think Twice Think Twice
+28% Synergy $0.06
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+28% Synergy $8.78
Opt Opt
+25% Synergy $0.14
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+25% Synergy $0.17
Sudden Setback Sudden Setback
+25% Synergy $0.04
Aetherize Aetherize
+24% Synergy $0.29
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+24% Synergy $0.05
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+23% Synergy $0.06
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+21% Synergy $0.24
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+20% Synergy $4.66
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+18% Synergy $1.26
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+16% Synergy $0.08
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+16% Synergy $0.08
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+16% Synergy $0.45
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+16% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+15% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.75
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+14% Synergy $0.16
Dive Down Dive Down
+13% Synergy $0.13
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+13% Synergy $0.04
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+13% Synergy $0.26
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+13% Synergy $0.08
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+13% Synergy $0.11
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+13% Synergy $0.16
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.33
Shore Up Shore Up
+12% Synergy $0.12
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+11% Synergy $0.10
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+9% Synergy $0.54
Evacuation Evacuation
+9% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.51
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.29
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $0.81
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+6% Synergy $7.15
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.17
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.45
Snap Snap
0% Synergy $1.54
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $15.68
High Tide High Tide
-12% Synergy $1.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $1.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-18% Synergy $1.15
Pongify Pongify
-24% Synergy $2.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor's game plan and control the board.

Wash Out Wash Out
+45% Synergy $0.32
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+33% Synergy $0.13
Lunar Insight Lunar Insight
+32% Synergy $0.19
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+31% Synergy $0.10
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+27% Synergy $0.13
Preordain Preordain
+25% Synergy $0.61
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+24% Synergy $1.68
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.65
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+19% Synergy $1.75
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+16% Synergy $0.09
Voidwalk Voidwalk
+16% Synergy $0.15
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+16% Synergy $0.16
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+16% Synergy $0.09
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+15% Synergy $0.21
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+15% Synergy $0.44
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+15% Synergy $4.02
Trait Doctoring Trait Doctoring
+14% Synergy $0.23
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+14% Synergy $0.25
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+14% Synergy $0.47
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+13% Synergy $0.15
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+12% Synergy $0.23
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+12% Synergy $4.83
Fabricate Fabricate
+11% Synergy $7.90
Windfall Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.95
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+8% Synergy $1.66
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $34.20

Utility Artifacts

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

The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+48% Synergy $0.36
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+47% Synergy $0.52
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+45% Synergy $2.31
Surestrike Trident Surestrike Trident
+33% Synergy $1.08
Goblin Cannon Goblin Cannon
+33% Synergy $0.21
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+33% Synergy $5.92
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+33% Synergy $0.25
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+33% Synergy $0.05
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+33% Synergy $0.34
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+33% Synergy $8.42
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+32% Synergy $0.35
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+32% Synergy $1.33
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+32% Synergy $1.06
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+32% Synergy $1.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+31% Synergy $0.24
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+31% Synergy $1.19
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+30% Synergy $17.15
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+28% Synergy $0.26
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $7.32
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+27% Synergy $1.20
Starforged Sword Starforged Sword
+25% Synergy $0.06
Assassin Gauntlet Assassin Gauntlet
+25% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+24% Synergy $2.65
Haunted Plate Mail Haunted Plate Mail
+17% Synergy $0.19
Vulshok Battlegear Vulshok Battlegear
+17% Synergy $0.07
Bronze Cudgels Bronze Cudgels
+17% Synergy $0.05
Strider Harness Strider Harness
+17% Synergy $0.08
Scroll of the Masters Scroll of the Masters
+17% Synergy $0.22
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+17% Synergy $0.14
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+17% Synergy $0.09
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+17% Synergy $0.09
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+16% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+16% Synergy $0.30
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+16% Synergy $0.14
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+16% Synergy $0.20
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+16% Synergy $13.24
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+16% Synergy $14.04
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+16% Synergy $1.86
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+16% Synergy $0.39
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+16% Synergy $11.60
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+16% Synergy $0.08
Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+16% Synergy $0.31
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+16% Synergy $38.01
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+16% Synergy $0.12
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+16% Synergy $8.42
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+16% Synergy $0.18
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+16% Synergy $0.16
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+16% Synergy $2.39
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+16% Synergy $4.68
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+15% Synergy $119.94

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aura Flux Aura Flux
+33% Synergy $0.19
Energy Flux Energy Flux
+33% Synergy $0.38
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+33% Synergy $3.10
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+28% Synergy $1.43
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+23% Synergy $0.20
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+17% Synergy $5.79
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+16% Synergy $0.31
Future Sight Future Sight
+15% Synergy $0.21
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+6% Synergy $1.16
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $8.34
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $1.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+31% Synergy $0.97
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+14% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.46
War Room War Room
+33% Synergy $2.73
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+30% Synergy $2.20
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+28% Synergy $0.18
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+25% Synergy $0.20
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+23% Synergy $0.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+22% Synergy $51.06
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+18% Synergy $0.23
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+17% Synergy $1.51
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+16% Synergy $7.74
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+16% Synergy $0.11
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+16% Synergy $0.19
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+15% Synergy $0.50
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+15% Synergy $0.09
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+9% Synergy $2.85
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $9.47
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $34.54
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $0.58
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-40% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+50% Synergy $0.15
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+42% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.51
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+33% Synergy $0.74
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+23% Synergy $2.82
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+20% Synergy $1.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.33
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+14% Synergy $1.79
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+14% Synergy $4.37
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $17.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.10
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+16% Synergy $0.35
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+16% Synergy $0.26
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+16% Synergy $0.47
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+16% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+12% Synergy $0.50
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+10% Synergy $0.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.11

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor.

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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
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The Ninth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Ninth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fifth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fifth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Fifteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
The Fifteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Raised by Giants Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Raised by Giants
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Alora, Merry Thief Clan Crafter Alora, Merry Thief // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sword Coast Sailor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fifteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Fourth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fourth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Third Doctor Peri Brown The Third Doctor // Peri Brown
The Third Doctor Vislor Turlough The Third Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
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Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Noble Heritage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage
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Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

Other Available Backgrounds

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