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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%
View Average Decklist All Morph Commanders

Creatures

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

Herald of Kozilek Herald of Kozilek
+99% Synergy $0.35
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+50% Synergy $0.36
Dulcet Sirens Dulcet Sirens
+50% Synergy $0.57
Pyrotechnic Performer Pyrotechnic Performer
+50% Synergy $0.23
Skirk Marauder Skirk Marauder
+50% Synergy $0.27
Ixidor, Reality Sculptor Ixidor, Reality Sculptor
+50% Synergy $2.29
Qarsi Deceiver Qarsi Deceiver
+50% Synergy $0.11
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+50% Synergy $0.43
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+49% Synergy $7.06
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+49% Synergy $0.30
Kadena's Silencer Kadena's Silencer
+100% Synergy $0.30
Willbender Willbender
+100% Synergy $0.19
Riptide Survivor Riptide Survivor
+100% Synergy $0.27
Jeering Instigator Jeering Instigator
+100% Synergy $0.30
Monastery Loremaster Monastery Loremaster
+100% Synergy $0.05
Raven Guild Master Raven Guild Master
+100% Synergy $1.04
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+100% Synergy $0.36
Mischievous Quanar Mischievous Quanar
+100% Synergy $1.13
Silumgar Spell-Eater Silumgar Spell-Eater
+100% Synergy $0.07
Echo Tracer Echo Tracer
+100% Synergy $0.25
Warbreak Trumpeter Warbreak Trumpeter
+100% Synergy $0.23
Stratus Dancer Stratus Dancer
+100% Synergy $0.28
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+100% Synergy $0.25
Ire Shaman Ire Shaman
+100% Synergy $0.12
Thousand Winds Thousand Winds
+100% Synergy $0.16
Fortune Thief Fortune Thief
+100% Synergy $0.38
Chromeshell Crab Chromeshell Crab
+100% Synergy $0.62
Dermoplasm Dermoplasm
+100% Synergy $0.33
Voidmage Apprentice Voidmage Apprentice
+100% Synergy $0.75
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
+100% Synergy $0.26
Ixidron Ixidron
+100% Synergy $0.34
Weaver of Lies Weaver of Lies
+100% Synergy $0.36
Kheru Spellsnatcher Kheru Spellsnatcher
+100% Synergy $0.16
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+100% Synergy $0.32
Master of the Veil Master of the Veil
+100% Synergy $0.17
Ashcloud Phoenix Ashcloud Phoenix
+100% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+99% Synergy $0.20
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+98% Synergy $0.35
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+98% Synergy $0.15
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+95% Synergy $0.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+87% Synergy $0.40
Abrade Abrade
+31% Synergy $0.41
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+100% Synergy $0.30
Mage's Guile Mage's Guile
+100% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

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

Wash Out Wash Out
+99% Synergy $0.43
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+98% Synergy $1.41
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+77% Synergy $0.41
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+47% Synergy $0.27
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+100% Synergy $4.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+99% Synergy $1.67
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+96% Synergy $2.94
Cryptic Coat Cryptic Coat
+50% Synergy $0.26
Dream Chisel Dream Chisel
+50% Synergy $3.48
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+50% Synergy $0.15
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+49% Synergy $6.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+40% Synergy $0.33
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+100% Synergy $0.29
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+100% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+49% Synergy $0.28
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+100% Synergy $0.33
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+100% Synergy $0.34
Molten Nursery Molten Nursery
+100% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+100% Synergy $3.65

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+99% Synergy $1.77
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+48% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+48% Synergy $2.87
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+41% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+85% Synergy $0.26
Star Compass Star Compass
+49% Synergy $0.59
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+44% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+42% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+42% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $0.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+91% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+41% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+38% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+33% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+10% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+100% Synergy $0.71
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+100% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

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
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