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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Tavern Brawler
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 15% Exile 14% Spellslinger 14% Morph 11% Burn 8%
View Average Decklist All Equipment Commanders

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Equipment plan in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Merfolk Thaumaturgist Merfolk Thaumaturgist
+99% Synergy $0.18
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+99% Synergy $0.14
Bhaal's Invoker Bhaal's Invoker
+99% Synergy $0.26
Skitterbeam Battalion Skitterbeam Battalion
+99% Synergy $1.93
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+99% Synergy $0.16
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+99% Synergy $1.82
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+99% Synergy $0.47
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+99% Synergy $0.28
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+99% Synergy $0.33
Hoverstone Pilgrim Hoverstone Pilgrim
+99% Synergy $0.25
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+99% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+99% Synergy $1.29
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+99% Synergy $0.19
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+99% Synergy $2.07
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+99% Synergy $0.43
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+99% Synergy $0.39
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+99% Synergy $0.39
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+99% Synergy $0.21
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+99% Synergy $0.34
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+99% Synergy $0.35
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+98% Synergy $0.25
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+98% Synergy $0.36
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+97% Synergy $0.34
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+97% Synergy $2.74
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+95% Synergy $0.66
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+94% Synergy $0.68
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+92% Synergy $0.28
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+82% Synergy $6.02

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler's Equipment deck ahead.

Twisted Image Twisted Image
+98% Synergy $0.39
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+97% Synergy $0.68
Fling Fling
+97% Synergy $0.32
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+97% Synergy $1.21
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+95% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+86% Synergy $0.35
Negate Negate
+68% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+58% Synergy $0.56

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Equipment game plan forward for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler.

Ravenform Ravenform
+98% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler Equipment decks.

Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+99% Synergy $0.21
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+99% Synergy $0.61
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+99% Synergy $0.24
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+99% Synergy $0.12
Mantle of Tides Mantle of Tides
+99% Synergy $0.11
Brawler's Plate Brawler's Plate
+99% Synergy $0.21
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+99% Synergy $0.67
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+99% Synergy $0.24
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+99% Synergy $1.33
Magebane Armor Magebane Armor
+99% Synergy $0.97
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+99% Synergy $0.18
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+99% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+99% Synergy $0.93
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+99% Synergy $0.53
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+99% Synergy $0.36
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+99% Synergy $1.39
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+99% Synergy $0.17
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+99% Synergy $0.24
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+99% Synergy $0.23
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+99% Synergy $1.01
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+98% Synergy $3.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+91% Synergy $5.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+71% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Equipment strategy in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler decks.

Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+99% Synergy $0.23
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+98% Synergy $1.16

Lands

The mana base behind Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler's Equipment decks.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+97% Synergy $0.68
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+85% Synergy $4.93
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+84% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+65% Synergy $0.35
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+55% Synergy $0.24
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+55% Synergy $2.58
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.18
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+32% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler: Equipment.

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Fifteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fifteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
The Tenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Tenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Sword Coast Sailor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
The Sixth Doctor Dan Lewis The Sixth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Tenth Doctor Amy Pond The Tenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Tenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Tenth Doctor Donna Noble The Tenth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Tenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Tenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Tenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Tenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
The Fifteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Eighth Doctor Dan Lewis The Eighth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Eleventh Doctor Dan Lewis The Eleventh Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Esior, Wardwing Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
The Twelfth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Twelfth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dragon Cultist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Popular Entertainer Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Street Urchin Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver

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