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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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler players are trying out in Exile decks.

Asgardian Inspiration Asgardian Inspiration
+99% Synergy $0.33
Nico Minoru, Runaway Nico Minoru, Runaway
+98% Synergy $17.51

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler Exile game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+43% Synergy $38.67
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+37% Synergy $40.59

Creatures

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

Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+65% Synergy $3.37
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+65% Synergy $0.65
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+65% Synergy $10.27
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+64% Synergy $4.75
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+64% Synergy $0.43
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+64% Synergy $1.11
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+63% Synergy $1.43
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+59% Synergy $4.57
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+58% Synergy $4.41
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+49% Synergy $0.21
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+48% Synergy $4.31
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+47% Synergy $1.87
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+46% Synergy $9.95
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+45% Synergy $1.41
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+37% Synergy $36.07
Scholar of Combustion Scholar of Combustion
+33% Synergy $0.25
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+33% Synergy $0.52
Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+33% Synergy $1.93
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+33% Synergy $0.42
Sigil Tracer Sigil Tracer
+33% Synergy $8.19
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+33% Synergy $5.40
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+33% Synergy $15.40
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+33% Synergy $0.22
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+33% Synergy $2.59
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+33% Synergy $0.03
Aegar, the Freezing Flame Aegar, the Freezing Flame
+32% Synergy $0.17
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+32% Synergy $0.41
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+32% Synergy $7.13
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+32% Synergy $0.22
Stormchaser Mage Stormchaser Mage
+32% Synergy $0.27
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+32% Synergy $0.49
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+32% Synergy $0.21
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+31% Synergy $0.44
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+30% Synergy $0.33
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+30% Synergy $5.31
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+30% Synergy $0.35
Harnesser of Storms Harnesser of Storms
+30% Synergy $0.21
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+29% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $0.88
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+23% Synergy $3.61
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+22% Synergy $7.45
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+21% Synergy $0.33
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+18% Synergy $0.24
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+18% Synergy $0.28
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+9% Synergy $0.50
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+5% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Flatline Flatline
+65% Synergy $0.39
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+65% Synergy $0.08
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+65% Synergy $0.45
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+63% Synergy $17.07
Counterflux Counterflux
+63% Synergy $0.53
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+61% Synergy $0.40
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+55% Synergy $4.86
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+49% Synergy $0.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+49% Synergy $1.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+48% Synergy $3.32
Three Wishes Three Wishes
+33% Synergy $4.05
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+32% Synergy $0.26
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+32% Synergy $0.42
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+32% Synergy $0.95
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+32% Synergy $0.45
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+32% Synergy $0.34
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+32% Synergy $0.14
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+32% Synergy $0.59
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+31% Synergy $3.40
Arcane Infusion Arcane Infusion
+31% Synergy $0.18
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+31% Synergy $0.31
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+31% Synergy $2.09
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+31% Synergy $5.54
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+31% Synergy $0.84
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+30% Synergy $0.34
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+30% Synergy $0.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+29% Synergy $3.83
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+29% Synergy $0.38
Think Twice Think Twice
+28% Synergy $0.27
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+26% Synergy $0.42
Shore Up Shore Up
+26% Synergy $0.30
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+26% Synergy $0.99
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+25% Synergy $0.36
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+24% Synergy $2.21
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+22% Synergy $0.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+15% Synergy $6.91
Abrade Abrade
+12% Synergy $0.33
Snap Snap
+9% Synergy $3.65
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.39
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.31
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $1.94
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.41

Sorceries

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

Muse Vortex Muse Vortex
+66% Synergy $0.28
Wash Out Wash Out
+65% Synergy $0.40
See the Truth See the Truth
+65% Synergy $0.57
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+65% Synergy $0.58
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+64% Synergy $0.34
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+64% Synergy $0.24
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+64% Synergy $0.44
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+60% Synergy $1.23
Boltwave Boltwave
+60% Synergy $3.04
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+55% Synergy $3.99
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+45% Synergy $3.90
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+43% Synergy $4.49
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+43% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+42% Synergy $1.10
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+40% Synergy $10.71
Nahiri's Warcrafting Nahiri's Warcrafting
+33% Synergy $0.15
Sudden Demise Sudden Demise
+33% Synergy $0.25
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+33% Synergy $3.94
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+33% Synergy $4.14
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+32% Synergy $0.24
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+32% Synergy $3.33
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+32% Synergy $0.33
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+32% Synergy $0.44
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+32% Synergy $0.23
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+32% Synergy $7.59
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+31% Synergy $4.78
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+31% Synergy $0.35
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+31% Synergy $1.44
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+30% Synergy $0.25
Step Through Step Through
+30% Synergy $0.26
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+30% Synergy $0.33
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+30% Synergy $1.59
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+27% Synergy $1.72
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+27% Synergy $0.25
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+26% Synergy $0.80
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+24% Synergy $7.79
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+14% Synergy $9.57
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $2.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+62% Synergy $11.14
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+32% Synergy $0.22
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+32% Synergy $10.53

Enchantments

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

Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+65% Synergy $2.37
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+65% Synergy $3.74
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+65% Synergy $0.46
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+59% Synergy $5.88
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+59% Synergy $2.49
Propaganda Propaganda
+52% Synergy $2.54
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+32% Synergy $0.40
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+32% Synergy $0.39
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+32% Synergy $3.80
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+31% Synergy $1.58
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+23% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+66% Synergy $0.24
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+46% Synergy $0.90
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+40% Synergy $1.09
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+28% Synergy $0.75
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+24% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+64% Synergy $1.00
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+29% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.89
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-21% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+95% Synergy $0.28
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+61% Synergy $0.40
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+55% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+54% Synergy $0.41
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+40% Synergy $0.45
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+40% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+31% Synergy $0.36
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+27% Synergy $1.72
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $0.88
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+25% Synergy $0.13
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+22% Synergy $2.50
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+22% Synergy $1.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+15% Synergy $6.91
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-26% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

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

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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