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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler: Exile
Price tag $0.39

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.

Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+47% Synergy $0.47
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+45% Synergy $4.23
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+41% Synergy $13.52
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+41% Synergy $0.73

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler's Exile builds — cards that lean hardest into the Exile theme.

Past in Flames Past in Flames
+88% Synergy $4.54
Counterspell Counterspell
+48% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+46% Synergy $41.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+26% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+65% Synergy $5.89
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+59% Synergy $4.45
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+57% Synergy $4.70
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+49% Synergy $2.61
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
+49% Synergy $0.40
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+49% Synergy $0.29
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+48% Synergy $0.53
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+48% Synergy $9.79
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+48% Synergy $0.38
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+48% Synergy $0.55
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+47% Synergy $0.93
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+47% Synergy $1.92
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+47% Synergy $10.44
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+46% Synergy $3.81
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+38% Synergy $36.29
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+33% Synergy $4.56
Scholar of Combustion Scholar of Combustion
+33% Synergy $0.13
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+32% Synergy $2.84
Harnesser of Storms Harnesser of Storms
+30% Synergy $0.11
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+28% Synergy $2.10
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+28% Synergy $0.35
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+25% Synergy $0.04
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+25% Synergy $0.27
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+25% Synergy $0.49
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+25% Synergy $0.48
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+25% Synergy $4.98
Sigil Tracer Sigil Tracer
+25% Synergy $7.81
Aegar, the Freezing Flame Aegar, the Freezing Flame
+25% Synergy $0.12
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+25% Synergy $0.25
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+25% Synergy $0.05
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+24% Synergy $0.40
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+24% Synergy $12.26
Stormchaser Mage Stormchaser Mage
+24% Synergy $0.31
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+24% Synergy $0.18
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+24% Synergy $7.72
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+24% Synergy $0.20
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+24% Synergy $0.29
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+23% Synergy $15.92
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+23% Synergy $0.31
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+23% Synergy $7.92
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+22% Synergy $6.89
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+22% Synergy $0.15
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+22% Synergy $4.77
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+22% Synergy $0.31
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+20% Synergy $0.42
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+19% Synergy $5.93
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+17% Synergy $0.70
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+13% Synergy $0.26
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+9% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-4% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+72% Synergy $17.44
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+49% Synergy $0.41
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+49% Synergy $0.09
Flatline Flatline
+49% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+48% Synergy $0.49
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+47% Synergy $0.28
Counterflux Counterflux
+46% Synergy $0.44
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
+46% Synergy $0.59
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+44% Synergy $0.42
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+38% Synergy $3.49
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+33% Synergy $0.60
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+32% Synergy $0.22
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+25% Synergy $0.31
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+25% Synergy $0.63
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+24% Synergy $0.47
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+24% Synergy $0.83
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+24% Synergy $0.46
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+24% Synergy $3.48
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+24% Synergy $0.34
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+24% Synergy $0.43
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+24% Synergy $0.33
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+24% Synergy $0.20
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+23% Synergy $0.75
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+23% Synergy $5.23
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+23% Synergy $1.68
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+23% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Infusion Arcane Infusion
+23% Synergy $0.26
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.27
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+22% Synergy $0.33
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+21% Synergy $0.40
Think Twice Think Twice
+20% Synergy $0.24
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+19% Synergy $0.86
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+19% Synergy $0.46
Negate Negate
+18% Synergy $0.14
Shore Up Shore Up
+18% Synergy $0.19
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+16% Synergy $2.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+13% Synergy $2.26
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+13% Synergy $0.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.11
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+7% Synergy $0.31
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.28
Snap Snap
+1% Synergy $3.66
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.60
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $3.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.46
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy $0.51
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+74% Synergy $0.36
Boltwave Boltwave
+60% Synergy $1.75
Muse Vortex Muse Vortex
+49% Synergy $0.29
Wash Out Wash Out
+49% Synergy $0.43
See the Truth See the Truth
+49% Synergy $0.55
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+48% Synergy $1.61
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+48% Synergy $0.27
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+48% Synergy $0.36
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+47% Synergy $0.66
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+47% Synergy $0.66
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+44% Synergy $1.14
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+44% Synergy $3.33
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+26% Synergy $0.23
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+25% Synergy $0.28
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+25% Synergy $0.27
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+25% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+25% Synergy $4.68
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+25% Synergy $1.57
Sudden Demise Sudden Demise
+25% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+24% Synergy $2.21
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+24% Synergy $6.64
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+24% Synergy $0.32
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+24% Synergy $0.19
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+24% Synergy $0.52
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+24% Synergy $0.32
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+24% Synergy $0.36
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+24% Synergy $3.18
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+23% Synergy $4.09
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+23% Synergy $0.30
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+23% Synergy $0.41
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+23% Synergy $2.85
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+22% Synergy $0.25
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+22% Synergy $0.36
Step Through Step Through
+22% Synergy $0.21
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+20% Synergy $1.08
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.73
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+20% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+18% Synergy $0.28
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+18% Synergy $0.51
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+16% Synergy $10.05
Ponder Ponder
-13% Synergy $2.00

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+45% Synergy $12.77
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+25% Synergy $1.04
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+25% Synergy $4.28
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+25% Synergy $11.43
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+25% Synergy $0.50
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.31
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.20
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+25% Synergy $0.23
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+24% Synergy $10.23

Enchantments

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

The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+74% Synergy $4.26
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+65% Synergy $0.49
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+42% Synergy $2.93
Propaganda Propaganda
+35% Synergy $3.52
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+33% Synergy $2.26
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+26% Synergy $7.10
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+25% Synergy $1.32
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+25% Synergy $0.18
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+25% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+25% Synergy $4.51
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+25% Synergy $0.28
Fires of Mount Doom Fires of Mount Doom
+25% Synergy $0.88
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+24% Synergy $8.69
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+24% Synergy $0.36
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+24% Synergy $0.40
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+24% Synergy $0.39
Return the Past Return the Past
+24% Synergy $0.33
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+24% Synergy $3.90
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+24% Synergy $3.71
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+23% Synergy $16.57
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+22% Synergy $0.77
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+15% Synergy $0.37

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+25% Synergy $0.37
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+23% Synergy $2.89

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
+50% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $0.85
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.63
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-24% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+48% Synergy $2.01
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+25% Synergy $0.12
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy $5.11
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+21% Synergy $0.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.46
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-7% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-28% Synergy $2.01

Lands

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

Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+70% Synergy $0.25
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+56% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+55% Synergy $0.39
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+44% Synergy $0.42
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+38% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.32
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.31
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+33% Synergy $2.08
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+24% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.73
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+17% Synergy $0.70
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+15% Synergy $1.02
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.11
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-10% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-14% Synergy $0.31
Training Center Training Center
-17% Synergy $15.42
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-24% Synergy $11.18

Similar Commanders

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

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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Haunted One Haunted One
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
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
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier