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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%
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New Cards

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

Perfected Theory Perfected Theory
+49% Synergy $0.24
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
+45% Synergy $4.90
Wizard's Staff Wizard's Staff
+36% Synergy $3.57

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 $39.16
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+38% Synergy $41.27

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 $2.92
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+65% Synergy $0.59
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+65% Synergy $4.02
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+64% Synergy $0.46
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+64% Synergy $1.37
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+60% Synergy $5.17
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+59% Synergy $4.16
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+49% Synergy $0.30
Nico Minoru, Runaway Nico Minoru, Runaway
+49% Synergy $17.30
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+48% Synergy $6.02
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+47% Synergy $1.68
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+46% Synergy $8.72
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+45% Synergy $1.97
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+37% Synergy $33.13
Scholar of Combustion Scholar of Combustion
+33% Synergy $0.29
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+33% Synergy $0.59
Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+33% Synergy $2.41
Sigil Tracer Sigil Tracer
+33% Synergy $8.27
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+33% Synergy $6.00
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+33% Synergy $13.61
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+33% Synergy $2.61
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+33% Synergy $0.16
Aegar, the Freezing Flame Aegar, the Freezing Flame
+32% Synergy $0.26
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
+32% Synergy $10.01
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+32% Synergy $6.75
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+32% Synergy $0.27
Stormchaser Mage Stormchaser Mage
+32% Synergy $0.28
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+32% Synergy $0.61
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+32% Synergy $0.26
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+31% Synergy $9.00
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+30% Synergy $0.40
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+30% Synergy $4.79
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+30% Synergy $0.26
Harnesser of Storms Harnesser of Storms
+30% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+30% Synergy $0.33
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+29% Synergy $0.35
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+28% Synergy $4.04
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+27% Synergy $5.57
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $1.82
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+24% Synergy $0.36
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+22% Synergy $7.07
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+21% Synergy $0.25
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+18% Synergy $0.29
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+18% Synergy $0.38
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+9% Synergy $0.50
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+6% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Flatline Flatline
+65% Synergy $0.42
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+65% Synergy $0.10
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+65% Synergy $0.69
Counterflux Counterflux
+63% Synergy $0.62
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+63% Synergy $14.80
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+61% Synergy $0.43
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+55% Synergy $3.56
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+49% Synergy $0.22
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+49% Synergy $0.79
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
+46% Synergy $0.41
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+32% Synergy $0.31
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+32% Synergy $3.89
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+32% Synergy $0.41
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+32% Synergy $0.39
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+32% Synergy $0.15
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+32% Synergy $0.58
Arcane Infusion Arcane Infusion
+31% Synergy $0.24
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+31% Synergy $2.95
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+31% Synergy $2.62
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+31% Synergy $0.77
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+30% Synergy $0.21
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+29% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+28% Synergy $3.07
Think Twice Think Twice
+28% Synergy $0.27
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+26% Synergy $0.68
Shore Up Shore Up
+26% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+25% Synergy $0.36
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+25% Synergy $1.10
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+24% Synergy $2.91
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+23% Synergy $2.75
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+22% Synergy $0.55
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+15% Synergy $9.48
Counterspell Counterspell
+14% Synergy $4.28
Abrade Abrade
+12% Synergy $0.31
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $3.78
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.41
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $2.09
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $0.56

Sorceries

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

Muse Vortex Muse Vortex
+66% Synergy $0.29
Wash Out Wash Out
+65% Synergy $0.39
See the Truth See the Truth
+65% Synergy $0.61
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+65% Synergy $0.67
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+64% Synergy $0.23
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+64% Synergy $0.43
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+64% Synergy $0.39
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+61% Synergy $0.90
Boltwave Boltwave
+60% Synergy $2.49
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+55% Synergy $3.96
Asgardian Inspiration Asgardian Inspiration
+49% Synergy $0.33
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+45% Synergy $3.28
Hex Magic Hex Magic
+45% Synergy $0.55
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+44% Synergy $5.23
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+43% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+42% Synergy $1.71
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+41% Synergy $10.14
Sudden Demise Sudden Demise
+33% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+33% Synergy $4.18
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+32% Synergy $0.29
Fell Beast's Shriek Fell Beast's Shriek
+32% Synergy $0.41
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+32% Synergy $3.38
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+32% Synergy $0.34
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+32% Synergy $0.43
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+32% Synergy $0.23
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+32% Synergy $7.84
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+31% Synergy $4.75
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+31% Synergy $0.34
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+31% Synergy $1.18
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+30% Synergy $0.33
Step Through Step Through
+30% Synergy $0.23
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+30% Synergy $0.18
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+30% Synergy $1.33
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+27% Synergy $1.51
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+27% Synergy $0.29
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+26% Synergy $1.06
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+24% Synergy $8.92
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.39
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $3.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+32% Synergy $8.94
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+32% Synergy $0.56
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+30% Synergy $1.80
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+29% Synergy $11.28

Enchantments

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

The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+65% Synergy $3.57
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+65% Synergy $0.60
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+59% Synergy $2.09
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+59% Synergy $6.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+52% Synergy $2.17
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+49% Synergy $0.30
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+32% Synergy $0.40
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+32% Synergy $0.32
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+32% Synergy $2.48
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+32% Synergy $4.56
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+31% Synergy $2.25
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+24% Synergy $0.42

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 $0.25
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+48% Synergy $1.34
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+47% Synergy $0.63
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+40% Synergy $1.34
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+31% Synergy $2.11
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+28% Synergy $0.76
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+24% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $4.23

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 $1.14
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+29% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-20% Synergy $0.47
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-20% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+95% Synergy $0.31
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+80% Synergy $0.45
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+61% Synergy $0.43
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+54% Synergy $0.36
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+41% Synergy $0.27
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+40% Synergy $0.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+32% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+32% Synergy $0.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+27% Synergy $1.51
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $1.82
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+25% Synergy $0.13
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+22% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+22% Synergy $0.64
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+21% Synergy $2.58
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+15% Synergy $9.48
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-26% Synergy $0.18

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
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