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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.34

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%
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Creatures

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

Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+99% Synergy $0.37
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+99% Synergy $0.18
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+82% Synergy $4.31
Merfolk Thaumaturgist Merfolk Thaumaturgist
+49% Synergy $0.19
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+49% Synergy $0.17
Bhaal's Invoker Bhaal's Invoker
+49% Synergy $0.27
Skitterbeam Battalion Skitterbeam Battalion
+49% Synergy $1.97
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+49% Synergy $0.23
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+49% Synergy $1.86
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+49% Synergy $0.42
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+49% Synergy $0.36
Hoverstone Pilgrim Hoverstone Pilgrim
+49% Synergy $0.19
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+49% Synergy $4.28
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+49% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+49% Synergy $1.55
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+49% Synergy $1.18
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+49% Synergy $0.21
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+49% Synergy $1.14
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+49% Synergy $0.42
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+49% Synergy $0.34
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+49% Synergy $0.41
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+49% Synergy $5.88
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+49% Synergy $3.95
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+49% Synergy $0.32
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+49% Synergy $0.37
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+48% Synergy $0.28
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+48% Synergy $0.36
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+47% Synergy $0.35
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+47% Synergy $2.78
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+45% Synergy $0.63
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+45% Synergy $4.49
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+44% Synergy $0.67
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+43% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+97% Synergy $0.73
Fling Fling
+97% Synergy $0.36
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+95% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
+68% Synergy $0.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+58% Synergy $1.41
Twisted Image Twisted Image
+48% Synergy $0.48
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+47% Synergy $1.98
Aetherize Aetherize
+38% Synergy $0.73
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+38% Synergy $0.30
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+36% Synergy $0.32
Swan Song Swan Song
+28% Synergy $11.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+20% Synergy $1.67
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

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

Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+48% Synergy $1.47
Ravenform Ravenform
+47% Synergy $0.36
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+47% Synergy $1.44
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+46% Synergy $4.79
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+46% Synergy $1.59
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+46% Synergy $0.36
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+44% Synergy $4.76
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+25% Synergy $1.10
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

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

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+99% Synergy $0.93
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+98% Synergy $2.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+71% Synergy $2.28
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+49% Synergy $0.14
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+49% Synergy $0.58
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+49% Synergy $0.25
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+49% Synergy $0.09
Mantle of Tides Mantle of Tides
+49% Synergy $0.12
Brawler's Plate Brawler's Plate
+49% Synergy $0.18
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+49% Synergy $0.71
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+49% Synergy $0.23
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+49% Synergy $0.95
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+49% Synergy $0.94
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+49% Synergy $0.17
Magebane Armor Magebane Armor
+49% Synergy $0.97
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+49% Synergy $0.16
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+49% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+49% Synergy $0.77
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+49% Synergy $0.63
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+49% Synergy $0.54
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+49% Synergy $0.47
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+49% Synergy $1.23
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+49% Synergy $0.22
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+49% Synergy $0.26
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+49% Synergy $0.24
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+49% Synergy $10.42
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+49% Synergy $1.42
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+49% Synergy $2.26
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+49% Synergy $2.67
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+49% Synergy $3.02
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+49% Synergy $0.29
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+49% Synergy $3.39
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+49% Synergy $3.79
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+49% Synergy $5.28
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+48% Synergy $2.53
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+48% Synergy $4.15
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+48% Synergy $5.94
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+47% Synergy $8.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+41% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

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

Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+49% Synergy $0.14
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+49% Synergy $0.29
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.41
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+49% Synergy $3.67
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+49% Synergy $0.22
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+49% Synergy $0.19
Future Sight Future Sight
+49% Synergy $0.38
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+48% Synergy $1.10
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+48% Synergy $16.19
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+42% Synergy $3.26
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+31% Synergy $13.04

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler Equipment decks.

Homeward Path Homeward Path
+49% Synergy $18.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler's Equipment strategy.

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+49% Synergy $0.83
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+48% Synergy $5.93
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+41% Synergy $5.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $0.89
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+97% Synergy $0.73
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+45% Synergy $0.28
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.33
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+35% Synergy $4.78
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+33% Synergy $0.25
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+18% Synergy $37.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+15% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+15% Synergy $0.36
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $2.50
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $10.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.31

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
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