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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor: Commander Matters
Price tag $0.28

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Combo 33% Equipment 33% Commander Matters 17% Voltron 17%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor Commander Matters game on their own.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+90% Synergy $2.95
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+78% Synergy $17.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Commander Matters plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+98% Synergy $0.35
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+97% Synergy $0.23
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+96% Synergy $0.17
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+94% Synergy $0.55
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+93% Synergy $0.34
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+93% Synergy $0.36
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+92% Synergy $0.21
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+90% Synergy $2.11
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+85% Synergy $0.31
Lore Weaver Lore Weaver
+100% Synergy $0.20
Glint-Nest Crane Glint-Nest Crane
+100% Synergy $0.14
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+100% Synergy $0.11
Archaeomender Archaeomender
+100% Synergy $0.18
Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+100% Synergy $0.09
Third Path Savant Third Path Savant
+100% Synergy $0.07
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+100% Synergy $0.20
Secret Door Secret Door
+100% Synergy $0.17
Prismite Prismite
+100% Synergy $0.10

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor's Commander Matters deck ahead.

Disrupt Disrupt
+99% Synergy $1.07
Daze Daze
+98% Synergy $3.03
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+95% Synergy $15.10
Refute Refute
+95% Synergy $0.29
Think Twice Think Twice
+95% Synergy $0.24
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+92% Synergy $0.26
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+88% Synergy $1.68
Opt Opt
+75% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+73% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+73% Synergy $52.75
Aetherize Aetherize
+70% Synergy $0.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+69% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
+62% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+59% Synergy $1.43
High Tide High Tide
+56% Synergy $1.21
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Commander Matters game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor.

Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+99% Synergy $0.29
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+98% Synergy $0.28
Wash Out Wash Out
+95% Synergy $0.43
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+95% Synergy $0.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+91% Synergy $3.39
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+88% Synergy $3.76
Fabricate Fabricate
+79% Synergy $9.41
Windfall Windfall
+78% Synergy $4.34
Preordain Preordain
+77% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+71% Synergy $2.00

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor Commander Matters decks.

Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+97% Synergy $0.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+83% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+72% Synergy $2.99
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+100% Synergy $11.43
Surestrike Trident Surestrike Trident
+100% Synergy $1.19
Goblin Cannon Goblin Cannon
+100% Synergy $0.29

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Commander Matters strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor decks.

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+96% Synergy $8.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+73% Synergy $11.44
Propaganda Propaganda
+69% Synergy $3.52
Aura Flux Aura Flux
+100% Synergy $0.20
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+100% Synergy $3.53
Energy Flux Energy Flux
+100% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor Commander Matters decks.

Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+97% Synergy $2.79
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+95% Synergy $0.30
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+91% Synergy $0.32
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+90% Synergy $0.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+88% Synergy $0.37
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+86% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+85% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+50% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor's Commander Matters strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.40
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+100% Synergy $1.29
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+100% Synergy $0.12

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor's Commander Matters decks.

Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
The Ninth Doctor Barbara Wright The Ninth Doctor // Barbara Wright
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Siani, Eye of the Storm Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus The Prismatic Piper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // The Prismatic Piper
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
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
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
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Esior, Wardwing Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
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
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Master Chef Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Noble Heritage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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