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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.

Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+82% Synergy $3.01
Merfolk Thaumaturgist Merfolk Thaumaturgist
+66% Synergy $0.20
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+66% Synergy $0.22
Bhaal's Invoker Bhaal's Invoker
+66% Synergy $0.26
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+66% Synergy $0.36
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+66% Synergy $0.40
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+65% Synergy $0.36
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+65% Synergy $0.25
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+65% Synergy $0.27
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+62% Synergy $3.72
Prismite Prismite
+33% Synergy $0.14
Skitterbeam Battalion Skitterbeam Battalion
+33% Synergy $2.44
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+33% Synergy $0.25
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+33% Synergy $1.86
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+33% Synergy $0.34
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+33% Synergy $0.36
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+33% Synergy $0.24
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+33% Synergy $0.45
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+33% Synergy $6.59
Hoverstone Pilgrim Hoverstone Pilgrim
+33% Synergy $0.17
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+33% Synergy $4.33
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+33% Synergy $0.32
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+33% Synergy $0.93
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+33% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+32% Synergy $1.65
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+32% Synergy $1.16
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+32% Synergy $1.45
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+32% Synergy $0.18
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.35
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+32% Synergy $0.69
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+32% Synergy $4.80
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+32% Synergy $4.21
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+32% Synergy $0.30
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+32% Synergy $0.32
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+32% Synergy $0.64
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+32% Synergy $7.81
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+32% Synergy $0.31
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+32% Synergy $0.32
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+32% Synergy $10.59
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+31% Synergy $10.31
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+31% Synergy $0.37
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+31% Synergy $0.27
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+31% Synergy $5.69
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+31% Synergy $0.27
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+31% Synergy $0.23
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+30% Synergy $1.30
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+29% Synergy $0.53
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+28% Synergy $0.50
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $0.50
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+26% Synergy $0.29

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
+64% Synergy $0.69
Fling Fling
+64% Synergy $0.30
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+63% Synergy $1.81
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+62% Synergy $0.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+57% Synergy $1.62
Negate Negate
+34% Synergy $0.24
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+32% Synergy $1.08
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+32% Synergy $0.26
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+31% Synergy $0.35
Twisted Image Twisted Image
+31% Synergy $0.36
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+29% Synergy $14.77
Shore Up Shore Up
+26% Synergy $0.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+25% Synergy $0.37
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.38
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+21% Synergy $0.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+19% Synergy $0.40
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+15% Synergy $0.19
Counterspell Counterspell
+14% Synergy $3.77
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $8.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.92

Sorceries

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

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+64% Synergy $1.41
Ravenform Ravenform
+64% Synergy $0.45
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+63% Synergy $1.24
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+63% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+41% Synergy $1.07
Anzrag's Rampage Anzrag's Rampage
+33% Synergy $0.25
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+32% Synergy $1.17
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+31% Synergy $0.43
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+30% Synergy $4.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+28% Synergy $3.83
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+27% Synergy $0.26
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+27% Synergy $4.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+98% Synergy $3.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+71% Synergy $2.46
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+66% Synergy $1.02
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+66% Synergy $0.50
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+66% Synergy $0.77
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+65% Synergy $3.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+57% Synergy $0.33
Screaming Shield Screaming Shield
+33% Synergy $0.14
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+33% Synergy $0.56
Ensouled Scimitar Ensouled Scimitar
+33% Synergy $0.25
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.08
Brawler's Plate Brawler's Plate
+33% Synergy $0.12
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+33% Synergy $0.50
Mantle of Tides Mantle of Tides
+33% Synergy $0.06
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+33% Synergy $0.20
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+33% Synergy $0.67
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+33% Synergy $0.22
Magebane Armor Magebane Armor
+33% Synergy $0.93
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+33% Synergy $0.21
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+33% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+33% Synergy $1.16
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+33% Synergy $0.64
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+33% Synergy $0.56
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+33% Synergy $1.57
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+33% Synergy $0.18
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+33% Synergy $0.22
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+32% Synergy $0.22
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+32% Synergy $1.31
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+32% Synergy $10.35
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+32% Synergy $1.46
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+32% Synergy $2.28
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+32% Synergy $2.36
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+32% Synergy $3.99
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+32% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+32% Synergy $5.58
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+32% Synergy $2.60
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+31% Synergy $3.14
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $7.55
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+30% Synergy $9.79

Enchantments

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

Future Sight Future Sight
+66% Synergy $0.39
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+59% Synergy $2.47
Thassa's Ire Thassa's Ire
+33% Synergy $0.11
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+33% Synergy $0.26
Fires of Mount Doom Fires of Mount Doom
+33% Synergy $1.69
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+33% Synergy $0.41
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+33% Synergy $0.34
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+32% Synergy $3.57
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+32% Synergy $0.26
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+32% Synergy $0.13
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+32% Synergy $0.28
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+32% Synergy $0.36
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+32% Synergy $4.58
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+31% Synergy $0.92
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+31% Synergy $17.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+14% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler's Equipment game plan.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+31% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+53% Synergy $0.40
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+32% Synergy $3.03
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+32% Synergy $0.24
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+32% Synergy $0.27
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+32% Synergy $15.78
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+30% Synergy $1.45
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+30% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+29% Synergy $1.73
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+28% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+65% Synergy $5.06
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+33% Synergy $0.13
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+32% Synergy $0.76
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+27% Synergy $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+24% Synergy $4.13
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-52% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+64% Synergy $0.69
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+64% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+32% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+30% Synergy $0.37
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+28% Synergy $0.35
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+28% Synergy $0.22
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+24% Synergy $0.34
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.28
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+18% Synergy $5.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.33
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $38.56
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.28
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-10% Synergy $1.99
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-10% Synergy $0.26
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-11% Synergy $0.39
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-16% Synergy $12.51
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

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

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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
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Haunted One Haunted One
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
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
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier