Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
$0.14
$0.14Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4259
Current Rank
#4213
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher.
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More Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher VideosBackground Cards
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.
Raised by Giants
Passionate Archaeologist
Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage
Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Scion of Halaster
Cultist of the Absolute
Haunted One
Folk Hero
Shameless Charlatan
Hardy Outlander
Sword Coast Sailor
Street Urchin
Flaming Fist
Popular Entertainer
Dragon Cultist
Agent of the Iron Throne
Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dungeon Delver
Faceless One
Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan
Inspiring Leader
Master Chef
Veteran SoldierNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks.
Flow State+30% Synergy
$2.70
Muse Seeker+16% Synergy
$0.14
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Slagwurm Armor+43% Synergy
$0.97
Umbral Mantle+39% Synergy
$11.85
Prismite+35% Synergy
$0.14
Freed from the Real+31% Synergy
$9.62
Shore Up+28% Synergy
$0.22
Sting, the Glinting Dagger+28% Synergy
$4.04
Pemmin's Aura+28% Synergy
$10.87
Stonework Packbeast+26% Synergy
$0.20
Prophet of Distortion+26% Synergy
$0.23
Thassa's Ire+22% Synergy
$0.09
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks.
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+14% Synergy
$0.47
Fabricate+10% Synergy
$9.53
Resculpt+9% Synergy
$0.19
Swiftfoot Boots+2% Synergy
$1.95
Arcane Denial-2% Synergy
$2.01
Rapid Hybridization-8% Synergy
$0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse-12% Synergy
$2.27
Pongify-14% Synergy
$1.72
High Tide-18% Synergy
$1.73
Counterspell-22% Synergy
$3.67
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Force of Will+1% Synergy
$64.63
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$18.15
Rhystic Study-14% Synergy
$66.59
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Junk Diver+20% Synergy
$0.30
Loyal Inventor+20% Synergy
$0.33
Vizier of Tumbling Sands+19% Synergy
$0.27
Spectral Sailor+18% Synergy
$0.25
Ioreth of the Healing House+18% Synergy
$0.38
Cogwork Assembler+17% Synergy
$0.24
Magus of the Future+17% Synergy
$0.34
Sage of the Unknowable+17% Synergy
$0.09
Tymora's Invoker+17% Synergy
$0.10
Third Path Savant+17% Synergy
$0.05
Voltaic Construct+17% Synergy
$2.83
Trophy Mage+15% Synergy
$0.58
Memnarch+15% Synergy
$6.36
Aphetto Alchemist+14% Synergy
$3.37
Arcane Investigator+13% Synergy
$0.15
Vigean Graftmage+13% Synergy
$0.17
Trinket Mage+12% Synergy
$0.40
Stridehangar Automaton+12% Synergy
$2.02
Clever Conjurer+12% Synergy
$0.15
Workshop Assistant+12% Synergy
$0.31
Nick Valentine, Private Eye+12% Synergy
$0.28
Copycrook+12% Synergy
$0.26
Forecasting Fortune Teller+12% Synergy
$0.10
Corridor Monitor+11% Synergy
$0.17
Threefold Thunderhulk+11% Synergy
$0.33
Steelswarm Operator+11% Synergy
$0.24
Omen Hawker+10% Synergy
$0.36
Guidelight Optimizer+10% Synergy
$0.14
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant+10% Synergy
$0.22
Camera Launcher+10% Synergy
$0.07
Chrome Host Seedshark+9% Synergy
$0.28
Myr Retriever+9% Synergy
$3.41
Koilos Roc+9% Synergy
$0.05
Myr Scrapling+9% Synergy
$0.23
Transit Mage+8% Synergy
$0.36
Faerie Formation+8% Synergy
$0.44
Cemetery Illuminator+8% Synergy
$0.46
Sphinx of Magosi+8% Synergy
$0.17
Forensic Gadgeteer+7% Synergy
$1.57
Silver Myr+7% Synergy
$0.52
Tribute Mage+6% Synergy
$0.95
The Reality Chip+5% Synergy
$4.03
Master of Etherium+4% Synergy
$0.50
Hydroelectric Specimen+3% Synergy
$0.80
Triskaidekaphile+2% Synergy
$0.89
Sai, Master Thopterist+1% Synergy
$0.53
Etherium Sculptor0% Synergy
$0.59
Padeem, Consul of Innovation-1% Synergy
$2.64
Laboratory Maniac-2% Synergy
$1.63
Foundry Inspector-5% Synergy
$0.34
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher safe.
Triton Tactics+22% Synergy
$0.20
Cerulean Wisps+18% Synergy
$1.30
Return to the Sewers+14% Synergy
$0.07
Spell Pierce+13% Synergy
$0.24
Brackish Blunder+13% Synergy
$0.09
Glint+13% Synergy
$0.15
Essence Capture+12% Synergy
$0.21
Reality Ripple+12% Synergy
$0.29
Rime Chill+12% Synergy
$0.10
Mana Leak+11% Synergy
$0.36
Ripples of Potential+11% Synergy
$2.20
Curate+11% Synergy
$0.30
Deduce+11% Synergy
$0.29
Slip Out the Back+10% Synergy
$4.11
Cackling Counterpart+10% Synergy
$0.24
Run Away Together+9% Synergy
$0.14
Unsummon+9% Synergy
$0.06
Magic Damper+9% Synergy
$0.28
Geistlight Snare+9% Synergy
$0.20
Grip of Amnesia+8% Synergy
$0.23
Mirror Match+8% Synergy
$0.39
Bring the Ending+8% Synergy
$0.21
Stern Scolding+8% Synergy
$0.30
Catalog+8% Synergy
$0.06
Disperse+8% Synergy
$0.13
Whispers of the Muse+8% Synergy
$0.41
Consider+7% Synergy
$0.33
Mizzium Skin+7% Synergy
$0.27
Obsessive Search+7% Synergy
$0.15
Aetherspouts+6% Synergy
$0.77
March of Swirling Mist+6% Synergy
$5.73
Dive Down+6% Synergy
$0.11
Deliberate+6% Synergy
$0.19
Capsize+5% Synergy
$1.01
Dispel+4% Synergy
$0.29
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.44
Whir of Invention+1% Synergy
$5.36
Rewind+1% Synergy
$0.44
Opt-3% Synergy
$0.27
Blue Sun's Zenith-3% Synergy
$2.49
Dramatic Reversal-6% Synergy
$0.48
Muddle the Mixture-6% Synergy
$2.30
Frantic Search-9% Synergy
$1.10
Sink into Stupor-9% Synergy
$6.82
Aetherize-13% Synergy
$0.41
Reality Shift-13% Synergy
$0.26
Swan Song-14% Synergy
$8.00
Mana Drain-14% Synergy
$55.81
Negate-16% Synergy
$0.20
Brainstorm-19% Synergy
$1.39
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's game plan and control the board.
Here Comes a New Hero!+14% Synergy
$0.43
Ravenform+9% Synergy
$0.30
Step Through+8% Synergy
$0.21
Amass the Components+8% Synergy
$0.14
Silver Scrutiny+8% Synergy
$0.25
Stream of Thought+8% Synergy
$0.25
Temporal Fissure+8% Synergy
$0.23
Candlekeep Inspiration+7% Synergy
$0.31
Compulsive Research+7% Synergy
$0.27
Sleight of Hand+6% Synergy
$0.34
Personal Tutor+5% Synergy
$6.67
Ureni's Rebuff+5% Synergy
$0.11
Slip Through Space+4% Synergy
$0.30
Deep Analysis+3% Synergy
$0.27
Curse of the Swine+2% Synergy
$0.31
Reshape+2% Synergy
$4.51
Serum Visions-1% Synergy
$1.34
Solve the Equation-3% Synergy
$3.71
Preordain-6% Synergy
$0.50
Ponder-12% Synergy
$1.75
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ring of Evos Isle+21% Synergy
$0.46
Staff of Domination+20% Synergy
$10.37
Thousand-Year Elixir+18% Synergy
$14.81
C.A.M.P.+17% Synergy
$0.26
Sword of the Paruns+17% Synergy
$1.23
Vanguard's Shield+17% Synergy
$0.11
Spidersilk Net+16% Synergy
$0.27
Cathar's Shield+16% Synergy
$0.28
Accorder's Shield+16% Synergy
$0.17
Blackblade Reforged+13% Synergy
$3.53
Summoning Station+13% Synergy
$7.71
Chaos Wand+13% Synergy
$0.39
Ashnod's Transmogrant+13% Synergy
$5.74
Goblin Firebomb+13% Synergy
$0.13
Nimblewright Schematic+13% Synergy
$0.15
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+13% Synergy
$23.51
Animation Module+13% Synergy
$3.24
Mirror Shield+13% Synergy
$0.51
Servo Schematic+13% Synergy
$0.26
Boom Box+13% Synergy
$0.17
Kite Shield+12% Synergy
$0.19
Colossus Hammer+12% Synergy
$1.61
Magewright's Stone+12% Synergy
$8.12
Silver Shroud Costume+12% Synergy
$14.39
Lunatic Pandora+12% Synergy
$0.11
Thaumaton Torpedo+12% Synergy
$0.04
Thopter Fabricator+11% Synergy
$0.38
Semblance Anvil+11% Synergy
$7.05
Brotherhood Regalia+11% Synergy
$7.90
Moonsilver Key+10% Synergy
$1.09
Winged Boots+10% Synergy
$10.38
Worldwalker Helm+10% Synergy
$2.57
Jalum Tome+9% Synergy
$0.09
Mantle of Tides+9% Synergy
$0.07
Swashbuckler's Whip+9% Synergy
$0.17
Kitesail+9% Synergy
$0.07
Tamiyo's Immobilizer+9% Synergy
$0.10
Psychic Paper+8% Synergy
$0.38
The Temporal Anchor+8% Synergy
$0.33
Glaring Spotlight+8% Synergy
$1.89
Inverted Iceberg+8% Synergy
$0.17
Orazca Puzzle-Door+8% Synergy
$0.10
Scroll of Fate+8% Synergy
$0.32
The Millennium Calendar+7% Synergy
$3.32
Clock of Omens+7% Synergy
$4.76
God-Pharaoh's Statue+6% Synergy
$0.96
Sensei's Divining Top+3% Synergy
$47.41
Mystic Forge+3% Synergy
$2.81
Aether Spellbomb+1% Synergy
$0.36
Isochron Scepter0% Synergy
$13.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Crab Umbra+16% Synergy
$0.41
Oracle's Insight+13% Synergy
$0.08
Take Flight+13% Synergy
$0.05
Singing Bell Strike+13% Synergy
$0.04
Clan Crafter+13% Synergy
$0.80
Future Sight+11% Synergy
$0.38
One with the Multiverse+10% Synergy
$1.67
Cunning+9% Synergy
$0.06
Mirrodin Besieged+8% Synergy
$4.90
Sugar Coat+8% Synergy
$0.14
Curious Inquiry+8% Synergy
$0.23
Utter Insignificance+8% Synergy
$0.22
Kasmina's Transmutation+8% Synergy
$0.23
Primordial Mist+8% Synergy
$0.27
One With the Wind+8% Synergy
$0.06
Intruder Alarm+6% Synergy
$4.30
Power Artifact+6% Synergy
$187.61
Sidequest: Card Collection+6% Synergy
$0.16
Thopter Spy Network+5% Synergy
$0.82
Observed Stasis+5% Synergy
$0.24
Wizard Class+4% Synergy
$1.70
Aqueous Form+3% Synergy
$0.38
Training Grounds+2% Synergy
$7.26
Leyline of Anticipation0% Synergy
$8.43
Imprisoned in the Moon-3% Synergy
$0.25
Propaganda-10% Synergy
$3.11
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ugin, the Ineffable+7% Synergy
$1.76
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+19% Synergy
$0.38
Secluded Starforge+17% Synergy
$0.34
Forge of Heroes+17% Synergy
$0.40
Remote Isle+13% Synergy
$0.31
Arch of Orazca+13% Synergy
$0.33
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods+12% Synergy
$0.34
Hidden Cataract+12% Synergy
$0.17
Volatile Fault+12% Synergy
$0.27
Dark Depths+12% Synergy
$2.37
Arcane Lighthouse+11% Synergy
$1.21
Tyrite Sanctum+11% Synergy
$3.01
Fountainport+11% Synergy
$3.42
Field of Ruin+11% Synergy
$0.35
Desert of the Mindful+10% Synergy
$0.29
Underdark Rift+9% Synergy
$0.57
Thran Portal+9% Synergy
$0.78
Ice Floe+9% Synergy
$0.34
Lonely Sandbar+8% Synergy
$0.28
Halimar Depths+8% Synergy
$0.36
Temple of the False God+8% Synergy
$0.33
Hall of the Bandit Lord+8% Synergy
$20.73
Nephalia Academy+8% Synergy
$0.18
Ominous Cemetery+8% Synergy
$0.34
Arid Archway+7% Synergy
$0.54
Skyline Cascade+7% Synergy
$0.06
Guildless Commons+7% Synergy
$3.83
Crystal Vein+6% Synergy
$8.53
Saprazzan Skerry+6% Synergy
$3.24
The Gold Saucer+6% Synergy
$0.26
Coral Atoll+5% Synergy
$0.56
Maze of Ith+4% Synergy
$11.15
Academy Ruins+3% Synergy
$9.71
Avishkar Raceway+3% Synergy
$0.24
Buried Ruin+1% Synergy
$0.38
Terrain Generator+1% Synergy
$2.21
Minamo, School at Water's Edge-4% Synergy
$62.97
Mistrise Village-4% Synergy
$10.00
Castle Vantress-5% Synergy
$0.29
Reliquary Tower-13% Synergy
$2.94
Otawara, Soaring City-17% Synergy
$30.88
Mystic Sanctuary-33% Synergy
$0.85
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Urn of Godfire+43% Synergy
$0.17
Energy Refractor+43% Synergy
$0.16
Aetheric Amplifier+14% Synergy
$0.68
Agility Bobblehead+12% Synergy
$1.04
Victory Chimes+12% Synergy
$7.75
Phyrexian Atlas+9% Synergy
$0.22
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+8% Synergy
$1.44
Unstable Obelisk+8% Synergy
$0.26
The Mightstone and Weakstone+8% Synergy
$4.67
Solar Transformer+8% Synergy
$0.25
Sonic Screwdriver+8% Synergy
$3.37
Basalt Monolith+7% Synergy
$3.66
Midnight Clock+6% Synergy
$0.63
Liquimetal Torque+6% Synergy
$3.42
Patriar's Seal+6% Synergy
$5.44
Chromatic Orrery+6% Synergy
$33.78
Patchwork Banner+5% Synergy
$3.17
Starting Column+5% Synergy
$0.17
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.33
Everflowing Chalice-3% Synergy
$0.32
Thran Dynamo-4% Synergy
$4.53
Sky Diamond-9% Synergy
$0.30
Arcane Signet-17% Synergy
$1.10
Mind Stone-22% Synergy
$0.21
Sol Ring-28% Synergy
$1.13
Thought Vessel-34% Synergy
$2.51
Lands
The mana base foundation for Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Evolving Wilds+18% Synergy
$0.12
Talon Gates of Madara+14% Synergy
$35.38
Captivating Cave+13% Synergy
$0.22
Cave of Temptation+13% Synergy
$0.23
Voldaren Estate+13% Synergy
$0.33
Horizon of Progress+12% Synergy
$6.41
Abstergo Entertainment+12% Synergy
$2.18
Hall of Tagsin+12% Synergy
$0.39
Terramorphic Expanse+10% Synergy
$0.16
Hidden Grotto+8% Synergy
$0.27
Plaza of Heroes+8% Synergy
$8.76
Opal Palace+8% Synergy
$0.27
Crystal Grotto+8% Synergy
$0.29
Mirrex+7% Synergy
$0.88
Island+6% Synergy
$0.07
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.44
Hydroelectric Specimen+3% Synergy
$0.80
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.33
Sink into Stupor-9% Synergy
$6.82
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