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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.16

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Veteran Soldier
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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier decks.

Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+99% Synergy $0.28
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+99% Synergy $0.20
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+99% Synergy $24.76
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+99% Synergy $0.28
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+99% Synergy $0.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+100% Synergy $4.35
Valiant Changeling Valiant Changeling
+33% Synergy $0.17
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+33% Synergy $0.50
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+33% Synergy $0.05
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+33% Synergy $0.27
Veiling Oddity Veiling Oddity
+33% Synergy $0.01
Venerated Loxodon Venerated Loxodon
+33% Synergy $0.12
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+33% Synergy $0.13
Vesuvan Doppelganger Vesuvan Doppelganger
+33% Synergy
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+33% Synergy $0.22
Veteran Armorer Veteran Armorer
+33% Synergy $0.09
Veteran Armorsmith Veteran Armorsmith
+33% Synergy $0.13
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+33% Synergy $0.14
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+33% Synergy $10.21
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+33% Synergy $0.14
Victory's Envoy Victory's Envoy
+33% Synergy $0.30
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+33% Synergy $0.20
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+33% Synergy $0.21
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+33% Synergy $1.31
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+33% Synergy $0.12
Vitality Hunter Vitality Hunter
+33% Synergy $0.18
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+33% Synergy $0.09
Void Stalker Void Stalker
+33% Synergy $0.16
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
+33% Synergy $0.25
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+33% Synergy $0.15
Aerie Auxiliary Aerie Auxiliary
+33% Synergy $0.02
Air Servant Air Servant
+33% Synergy $0.04
Alabaster Mage Alabaster Mage
+33% Synergy $0.04
Anointed Chorister Anointed Chorister
+33% Synergy $0.03
Anointer of Valor Anointer of Valor
+33% Synergy $0.08
Aquamorph Entity Aquamorph Entity
+33% Synergy $0.05
Arcane Investigator Arcane Investigator
+33% Synergy $0.03
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.06
Bazaar Krovod Bazaar Krovod
+33% Synergy $0.05
Beloved Beggar Generous Soul Beloved Beggar
+33% Synergy $0.05
Cliffside Lookout Cliffside Lookout
+33% Synergy $0.04
Coralhelm Guide Coralhelm Guide
+33% Synergy $0.07
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+33% Synergy $0.06
Crystal Seer Crystal Seer
+33% Synergy $0.04
Defenestrated Phantom Defenestrated Phantom
+33% Synergy $0.03
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+33% Synergy $0.04
Digsite Conservator Digsite Conservator
+33% Synergy $0.04
Djinn of Fool's Fall Djinn of Fool's Fall
+33% Synergy $0.03
Eidolon of Philosophy Eidolon of Philosophy
+33% Synergy $0.02
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+32% Synergy $0.22
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+32% Synergy $3.86
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+32% Synergy $0.12
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+32% Synergy $0.46
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+28% Synergy $0.25
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+27% Synergy $0.84

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier safe.

Vanish into Eternity Vanish into Eternity
+33% Synergy $0.08
Vanishment Vanishment
+33% Synergy $0.08
Vapor Snag Vapor Snag
+33% Synergy $0.23
Veteran's Reflexes Veteran's Reflexes
+33% Synergy $0.12
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+33% Synergy $0.04
Coordinated Charge Coordinated Charge
+33% Synergy $0.04
Hampering Snare Hampering Snare
+33% Synergy $0.04
On the Job On the Job
+33% Synergy $0.08
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+33% Synergy $0.08
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+33% Synergy $0.03
Wings of the Cosmos Wings of the Cosmos
+33% Synergy $0.03
Blessed Breath Blessed Breath
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+33% Synergy $0.62
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+33% Synergy $0.44
Psychic Puppetry Psychic Puppetry
+33% Synergy $0.52
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+33% Synergy $0.08
Reweave Reweave
+33% Synergy $0.59
Toils of Night and Day Toils of Night and Day
+33% Synergy $0.19
Triton Tactics Triton Tactics
+33% Synergy $0.17
Veil of Secrecy Veil of Secrecy
+33% Synergy $0.21
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+32% Synergy $0.10
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+32% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.81
Dispatch Dispatch
+20% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier's game plan and control the board.

Valiant Endeavor Valiant Endeavor
+33% Synergy $0.65
Visions of Duplicity Visions of Duplicity
+33% Synergy $0.16
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+33% Synergy $0.20
Vivisection Vivisection
+33% Synergy $0.02
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.08
Void Snare Void Snare
+33% Synergy $0.12
Eerie Procession Eerie Procession
+33% Synergy $0.22
Terashi's Grasp Terashi's Grasp
+33% Synergy $0.08
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+32% Synergy $0.77
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+32% Synergy $9.01
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+31% Synergy $7.84
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+31% Synergy $1.95
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+30% Synergy $0.09
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+28% Synergy $0.24
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $1.96
Fabricate Fabricate
+23% Synergy $8.72

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+100% Synergy $0.08
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+100% Synergy $0.09
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+99% Synergy $0.06
Valkyrie's Sword Valkyrie's Sword
+33% Synergy $0.12
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+33% Synergy $0.10
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+33% Synergy $5.36
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+33% Synergy $0.29
Vulshok Battlegear Vulshok Battlegear
+33% Synergy $0.07
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+33% Synergy $0.04
Mandibular Kite Mandibular Kite
+33% Synergy $0.03
Starforged Sword Starforged Sword
+33% Synergy $0.07
Batterbone Batterbone
+33% Synergy $0.13
Batterskull Batterskull
+33% Synergy $4.69
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+33% Synergy $23.74
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+33% Synergy $0.11
Candelabra of Tawnos Candelabra of Tawnos
+33% Synergy $1801.97
Flayer Husk Flayer Husk
+33% Synergy $0.09
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+33% Synergy $2.45
Helm of Kaldra Helm of Kaldra
+33% Synergy $3.57
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+33% Synergy $8.07
Mortarpod Mortarpod
+33% Synergy $0.16
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+33% Synergy $8.02
Sword of Kaldra Sword of Kaldra
+33% Synergy $18.00
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+32% Synergy $2.62
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+31% Synergy $0.52
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+31% Synergy $1.49
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+30% Synergy $0.98

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+33% Synergy $1.03
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+33% Synergy $0.10
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
+33% Synergy $0.14
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+33% Synergy $0.12
Veiled Ascension Veiled Ascension
+33% Synergy $0.08
Improvised Armor Improvised Armor
+33% Synergy $0.08
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
+33% Synergy $0.02
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+32% Synergy $7.16
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+31% Synergy $2.23
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+28% Synergy $4.29
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+26% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Vesuva Vesuva
+33% Synergy $3.90
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+33% Synergy $0.39
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+31% Synergy $7.03
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+31% Synergy $0.56
War Room War Room
+31% Synergy $3.03
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+30% Synergy $0.35
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+30% Synergy $0.72
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+28% Synergy $4.06
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+26% Synergy $1.17
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+26% Synergy $46.25
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+22% Synergy $10.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+22% Synergy $3.80
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+19% Synergy $1.86
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.31
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+18% Synergy $0.82
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Vessel of Endless Rest Vessel of Endless Rest
+33% Synergy $0.15
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+33% Synergy $6.16
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+33% Synergy $0.41
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+32% Synergy $2.74
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+31% Synergy $3.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.05
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-28% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-51% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+33% Synergy $0.57
Vivid Creek Vivid Creek
+33% Synergy $0.26
Vivid Meadow Vivid Meadow
+33% Synergy $0.30
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+33% Synergy $0.14
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+33% Synergy $0.25
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+33% Synergy $0.62
Study Study
+32% Synergy $0.33
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+32% Synergy $25.34
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+30% Synergy $0.55
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.20
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.38
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-5% Synergy $0.15
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-8% Synergy $13.51
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-13% Synergy $11.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-53% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier.

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Inspiring Leader Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Noble Heritage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Siani, Eye of the Storm Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Siani, Eye of the Storm Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Siani, Eye of the Storm // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Noble Heritage Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Noble Heritage
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Prava of the Steel Legion Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Prava of the Steel Legion
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Candlekeep Sage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Candlekeep Sage
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Clan Crafter Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Clan Crafter
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Dungeon Delver Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Dungeon Delver
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Feywild Visitor Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Feywild Visitor
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Shameless Charlatan Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Shameless Charlatan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Sword Coast Sailor Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Sword Coast Sailor
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Eighth Doctor Barbara Wright The Eighth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Eighth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Eighth Doctor Jo Grant The Eighth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Eighth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Eighth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Eighth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken

Other Available Backgrounds

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Folk Hero Folk Hero
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
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier